Sports Stories - Varsity Boys & Girls Swimming 2011-2012

Swimmers Take Five Top Fives At All League
February 7, 2012
AKRON -- The Boys Varsity Swim competed in the All League Meet at Akron on Tuesday night and came away with five top five finishes. Phil Schumacher rallied the team and pushed the guys to three personal best times. Top five finishers were Brian Alt - fourth in the 100 Fly and third in the 100 Backstroke; Schumacher - third in the 100 Breaststroke, and the team of Alt, Schumacher, John Stansbury, and Zach Shaft finished third in the 200 Medley Relay and fourth in the 200 Free Relay.

Barker showed they have a bright future in the pool as freshman Tyler Swann posted his best time in the Breaststroke and sophomore Tim Flint posted his personal best time in the 500 Free as well. The boys will now be competing at the Class C Championships this Saturday at Maryvale High School. 

Taylor And Gendrue Place Fourth At All League Meet
January 31, 2012 
AKRON -- The Girl’s Varsity Swim competed in the Niagara Orleans All League meet on Tuesday night and swam away with nine personal best times. Top five finishers for the Lady Raiders were: Ruth Gendrue - fourth in the 200 IM and fourth in the 500 Free and Dillynn Taylor - fourth in the 100 Backstroke. Fifth place finishers were: Brooke Targus - 200 IM, Stephanie Pyra - 100 Fly and Rachel Anderson - 100 Backstroke.
 
The team earned third place in the Niagara Orleans League this year. With a solid foundation of young swimmers and veteran team members, the future looks bright for Barker Swimming.

Gendrue And Alt Are Double Winners
January 26, 2012
ALBION -- The Barker Swim teams traveled to Albion on Thursday night to close out their regular season. The girls won for the fifth time in league competition by posting eight first place finishes. Captain Ruth Gendrue was a double winner in the 200 IM and 500 free. Other first place finishers were Stephanie Pyra - 100 Fly, Dillynn Taylor - 100 Back, and Haley Richbart - 100 Breaststroke.
 
The boys meet came down to the last relay as Albion edged out the fast charging Barker team. Captain Brian Alt was a double winner in the 200 IM and 100 Backstroke. Additional first place finishers were Zach Smolinski - 50 Free, and Phil Schumacher - 100 Breaststroke.
 
Both Barker teams took all but one relay. 17 personal best times were achieved.
 
The next meet is Tuesday at Akron for the Girls All League Meet.

Senior Night In The Pool
January 24, 2012
BARKER -- The Barker Raiders Swim teams had a fantastic meet ending in a split on Tuesday night with the Newfane Panthers on Senior Night. The boys swam to victory while the girls swam fast, but were edged out in a loss to the league leaders. Together the two Barker teams swam 20 personals best times. John Stansbury moved to 17th and Alonzo St. Louis 22nd on the Top 25 all time list in the 100 Butterfly. The teams recognized Rachel Anderson, Stephanie Pyra and Phil Schumacher as they swam their last home meet. Their work ethic, commitment to the team and willingness to assist the younger swimmers in improving their stroke has already reaped huge dividends for the teams.

The next meet is Thursday at Albion.

Swim Teams Split With Medina
January 19, 2012
BARKER --The Barker Swim teams played host to Medina on Thursday and took a split. The girls won going away by a score of 104-66 in large part by winning all eleven first place finishes. The boys team lost a close meet, but won the majority of the events. Overall, the teams produced 17 personal best times and Stephanie Pyra moved up to seventh place all time with her finish in the 100 Fly.

Both teams are showing lots of improvement with Madison Dryburgh and Melissa Pestinger shattering their personal best times in the 50 Free and 500 Free respectively. Tyler Swan, Donnie Haag, Alonzo St. Louis and Tim Flint swam best times as well.

The next meet is home on Tuesday for Senior Night.

Jenks And Haag Swim Personal Best 50 Time For Relays
January 11, 2012
BARKER -- The Raiders swim teams played host to rival Roy-Hart on Tuesday and recorded many best times. The boys Medley Relay of Brian Alt, Phil Schumacher, John Stansbury and Zach Smolinski swam their fastest time of the year. Freshman Donnie Haag and eighth grader Emma Jenks swam their personal best 50 Free as the anchors in their respective relay. Also recording personal bests were Brooke Targus - 200 IM, John Stansbury - 100 Fly, Robert Walter - 100 Breast Stroke and 50 Free, and Kolby Greenwald - 200 Free.

The team will host Akron on Friday at 3:30.

Boys And Girls Swim Teams Defeat Albion
January 5, 2012
BARKER -- The Barker Swim teams hosted the Albion Purple Eagles on Thursday and swam away with two victories. The girls team won by a score of 99–68. Ruth Gendrue was the lone double winner for the girls. Other winners included Rachel Anderson and Stephanie Pyra. Personal best times included Emma Jenks, Sabrina Harris, Phoebe Elter and Allison Austin.

The boys meet came down to the last relay and in dramatic fashion Barker won enough points to secure the victory by a score of 87-82. Nolan Bouchane's come from behind finish allowed Barker to capture first and second place in the 100 Breaststroke and set the stage for the last relay heroics. Best times by Kolby Greenwald, Robert Walters, Alonzo St. Louis and Tim Flint also helped to secure the win.

Swim Teams Combine For 16 Of 22 First Place Finishes
December 20, 2011
MEDINA -- The Varsity Swim teams traveled to Medina to take on the Mustangs Tuesday night. The Lady Raiders team really showed their depth as they took nine of 11 first place finishes. Leading the charge for Barker were Rheanne Levy with four firsts, Ruth Gendrue and Renee Levy with three and Rachel Anderson with two. Also contributing points to the win were Erin Greenwald, Emma Jenks and Christianna Carestia.

On the boys side the team took seven of 11 firsts. Double winners for the guys were Brain Alt, Phil Schumacher and Zach Shaft. Also contributing to the effort were John Stansbury, Alonzo St. Louis and Nick Isreal.

Both teams are continuing to improve and earning many personal best times.

Richbart Wins 100 Breast Stroke At Akron
December 15, 2011
AKRON -- The Barker Swim teams traveled to Akron on Thursday night to take on the Tiger Sharks. After eleven grueling events the girls team ending up in an 85-85 tie. First place finishers for the girls were 100 Breast - Haley Richbart, 100 Fly - Stephanie Pyra, and 200 Free - Renee Levy. The girls also won the 200 Free Rely and 200 Medley Relay.

The boys had first places finishes by Brian Alt in the 200 IM and 100 Back, and Phil Schumacher in the 100 Breaststroke. The boys also won the 200 Medley Relay.

Both Swim Teams Take 200 Free Relay At Roy-Hart
December 13, 2011
MIDDLEPORT -- The Barker Swim teams traveled to Roy-Hart on Tuesday and continued to improve as both teams began league play. The girl’s team had many personal best times led by Sabrina Harris, Meghan Menz, Phoebe Elter and Renee Levy. First place finishers in the 200 Free Relay were Brooke Targus, Rheanne Levy, Menz and Ruth Gendrue.

The boys also had season best times posted by Donnie Haag, Phil Schumacher and Tyler Swann. First place finishers in the 200 Free Relay were Brian Alt, Zach Shaft, Zach Smolinski and Schumacher.

Both teams travel to Akron on Thursday to take on the Tigers. 
 
Pyra And Shaft Both Pick Up Wins Against Wheatland-Chili
December 8, 2011
SCOTTSVILLE -- The Barker Swim teams traveled to Wheatland-Chili on Thursday night and came away with two wins. The girls team won by a score of 102-63 while the boys team brought home a 93-52 victory. Double winners for the girls were Ruth Gendrue - 200 IM and 500 Free, and Rheanne Levy in the 50 and 100 Free. Double winners for the guys were Phil Schumacher 100 Fly and 100 Breaststroke, and Brian Alt in the 200 IM and 100 Back.

Single winners were Stephanie Pyra - 100 Fly, Renee Levy – 200 Free, Haley Richbart - 100 Breaststroke, and Zach Shaft - 200 Free. Both teams share a record of 3-1.
  
Pyra And Gendrue Reach Top 25 List
December 2, 2011
ATTICA -- The Varsity Swim teams traveled to Attica on Friday and took on the strong Attica Blue Devil teams. The Raiders swam extremely well with many personal best times. The girls first place finishers were Renee Levy - 200 Free and Ruth Gendrue who was a double winner in the 200 IM and 100 Breast Stroke. Stephanie Pyra and Ruth Gendrue put their mark on the Top 25 list in the 100 Fly and 100 Breast Stroke, respectively.

The boys swam extremely well. First place finishers were: Brian Alt, Robert Walters, John Stansbury and Zack Smolinski - 400 Medley Relay, Zach Shaft - 200 Free, Alt - 200 IM, Smolinski - 50 Free, Stansbury - 100 Fly, Alt, Stansbury, Shaft, and Smolinski - 200 Free Relay and Alt - 100 Back. Many more best times were recorded as well.
  
Swimmers Off To Great Start Against Byron Bergen
November 29, 2011
BARKER -- The Varsity Swim teams started the season with non league wins over visiting Byron Bergen on Tuesday. The girls won by a score of 88-69 while the boys came out on top with a 93-74 decision. Both teams benefited from strong performances by the veteran swimmers, as well as quality contributions by the newcomers. First place finishers for the ladies were: 200 Medley Relay - Brooke Targus, Haley Richbart, Stephanie Pyra and Ruth Gendrue, 200 IM and 100 breaststroke - Gendrue, 100 Fly - Pyra, 100 Free - Rheanne Levy, 200 Free Relay - Richbart, Meghan Menz, Rheanne Levy, and Gendrue, 400 Free Relay - Pyra, Renee Levy, Rheanne Levy, and Targus.

First place finishers for the boys: 200 Free - Zach Shaft, 200 IM and 100 Back - Brian Alt, 100 Fly - John Stansbury, 100 Free - Zack Smolinski, 200 Free Relay - Smolinski, Stansbury, Griffen Raymond and Shaft, 100 Breaststroke - Raymond, 400 Free Relay - Shaft, Stansbury, Tim Flint and Alt.

The next meet is Friday at Wheatland-Chili.