Sports Stories - Varsity Boys & Girls Swimming 2017-2018
Webb Closes Out High School Swim Career At States
March 2-4, 2018
EAST MEADOW, NY -- Collin Webb traveled to New York City over the weekend to compete in the New York State Public High School Athletic Association Federation Championship meet. Webb swam well and finished 44th and 57th in New York State in the 50 and 100 Free events, respectively. Congratulations go out to Webb for qualifying to swim at the State meet for the past 2 seasons and for setting new school records in the process.
Wagner, Webb, Jenks & Clementi Break 400 Free Relay School Record At Section VI Championships
February 15, 2018
AMHERST -- Adam Wagner, Collin Webb, Andrew Jenks, and Dominic Clementi traveled to the University at Buffalo and competed in the Section VI Swim Championship Preliminaries on Thursday night. Webb qualified for the New York State Meet for the second consecutive year. The four boys broke the school record in the 400 Free Relay and will return to UB for the finals in 5 events on Friday.
Webb Voted Swimmer Of The Meet At Section VI Class C Championships
February 10, 2018
CHEEKTOWAGA -- The Barker Raiders Swim team traveled to Maryvale High School on Saturday and competed in the Section VI Class C Championship meet. The team captured 3 individual championships and 2 relays for a total of 5 first place finishes and 1 second place finish. Collin Webb was victorious in the 50 Free and 100 Free while Andrew Jenks swam to first place in the 200 IM. Webb and Jenks teamed up with Dominic Clementi and Adam Wagner to win the 200 Medley Relay and the 200 Free Relay. The boys set a new school record in the 200 Medley Relay. Clementi swam a personal best time in the 100 Breastroke where he took second. Clementi also was 6th in the 50 Free.
Other results from the championships were: Adam Wagner - 7th in the 200 Freestyle; Ryan Santarsiero - 7th in 200 IM and 10th in the 500 Free; Alex Jenks - 13th in both the 50 Free and 100 Free; Joe Baronich - 8th in the 200 IM and 20th in the 100 Breaststroke; Michael Dalton - 24th in the 200 Free and Ryan Stevener 18th in the 100 Backstroke. Webb was voted Swimmer of the Meet by the coaches for his outstanding performance of 4 titles.
The team will compete in Sectionals on Thursday and Friday.
Menz & Gendrue Close Out Swim Careers At GR/N-O Crossover Meet
February 2, 2018
ROCHESTER -- The Girls Varsity Swim team competed in their last meet of the season on Friday at Gates Chili High School in the GR/N-O Championship meet. The team swam to a 6th place finish out of 14 teams. They were led by senior captains Natalie Menz and Sara Gendrue who both captured a third-place finish: Menz in the 50 Free and Gendrue in the 100 Breaststroke. The two also teamed up with Katrina Clare and Natalie Bruning to take third in the 200 Medley Relay. Bruning was 6th in the 100 Backstroke. Gendrue finished in 6th place in the 100 Individual Medley. Clare and Fazzolari had strong meets as they both recorded multiple season best times.
Gendrue Defends All League Title
January 26, 2018
NEWFANE -- The Girls Varsity Swim team traveled to Newfane on Friday and competed in the Niagara-Orleans League Championships. Barker's team broke one school record, captured one title, had two runner-up finishes and one third place finish. The quartet of Natalie Bruning, Sara Gendrue, Chloe Goodlander, and Natalie Menz started off the meet by setting a new school record in the 200 Free Relay while placing second.
Sara Gendrue defended her league title in the 100 Breaststroke and placed second in the 200 Individual Medley. Natalie Menz reached the podium as a second-place finisher in the 50 Freestyle and teamed up with Gendrue, Katrina Clare, and Bruning to place third in the 400 Free Relay. Additionally, Lena Fazzolari, Bruning, Clare, and Menz all had personal best times.
Webb Is Four Time N-O League Champion
January 24, 2018
AKRON -- The Barker Boys Swim team traveled to Akron on Wednesday night and competed in the Niagara-Orleans League Championships. Barker dominated the competition by winning 6 of 11 events. The quartet of Collin Webb, Dominic Clementi, Andrew Jenks, and Adam Wagner started the meet with a record breaking victory in the 200 Medley Relay.
It was just the beginning as Barker went on to win four of the next five events with Jenks capturing the title in the 200 Individual Medley and repeated as league champion in the 100 Butterfly. Webb became the only four-time league champion as he added to his 50 Freestyle winning streak. Webb also defended his 100 Freestyle title. Webb, Jenks, Clementi and Wagner teamed up again to win the 200 Freestyle Relay.
Wagner and Clementi reached the podium again with third-place finishes in the 200 Freestyle and 100 Breaststroke events, respectively. Other All League participants scoring personal best times were Ryan Sanntasiero, Michael Dalton, Drew Sandolfini, Zach Lawson, Ryan Stevener and Joey Baronich.
Boys Swimmers Stake Claim To Niagara-Orleans League Championship After 30 Year Wait
January 16, 2018
NEWFANE -- The Varsity Swim teams traveled to Newfane on Friday. The girls were anchored by seniors Natalie Menz and Sara Gendrue who teamed up with Chloe Goodlander and Natalie Bruning to win the 200 Medley Relay. Gendrue was also a double winner by taking the 100 Breaststroke and 200 Individual Medley. The Lady Raiders ended their season with an N-O League record of 3-7.
The boys had their way with the Newfane team en route to a victory over the Panthers and a 9-1 league record. The win secured the first Niagara-Orleans League Championship in 30 years. Barker finished the regular season as co-champions with Albion. The team was led by the senior trio of Adam Wagner, Andrew Jenks and Collin Webb who all recorded first place finishes. The Raiders also received solid performances from Dominic Clementi, Ryan Santarsiero, Joe Baronich, Michael Dalton, Zach Lawson, and Ryan Stevener.
Both teams enter All League competition looking to defend a combined 7 league titles. The boys will be in action on Wednesday, January 24th at Akron High School and the girls will compete on Friday, January 26th at Newfane. Both Niagara-Orleans League meets will start at 5:30 PM.
Santarsiero Wins 500 Free At Medina
January 17, 2018
MEDINA -- The Barker Swim teams traveled to Medina on Wednesday night, swam fast, and split with the Mustangs. The boys continued their winning ways behind the trio of Adam Wagner, Andrew Jenks, and Collin Webb who were all double winners. Ryan Santarsiero, in the 500 Free, was the lone single winner for Barker.
The girls came up two points short in their attempt to down the Mustangs. Sara Gendrue was a double winner: 200 IM and 100 Breaststroke. Natalie Bruning added a win in the 100 Backstroke for the Lady Raiders. Lena Fazzolari, Natalie Menz, Katrina Clare and Chloe Goodlander also contributed in the effort.
The last Niagara-Orleans League meet of the season is Friday at Newfane. The meet begins at 4:30 PM.
Barker Seniors All Pick Up First Place On Senior Night
January 11, 2018
BARKER -- On Thursday, the Barker Raiders hosted the Akron Tiger Sharks on Senior Night. The teams came away with a split on a night when the Barker team and fans celebrated the last home meet for the Barker seniors. The boys picked up the victory. The girls swam hard in defeat.
All the seniors were first place finishers: Sara Gendrue in the 200 Freestyle, Natalie Menz in the 50 Free, Collin Webb in the 50 Free and 100 Backstroke, Adam Wagner the 200 Freestyle, Andrew Jenks in the 200 IM and 100 Butterfly and Joe Baronich in the 100 Breaststroke.
Other best time performances were given by Michael Dalton, Chloe Goodlander, Nate Heidemann, and Samantha Mace.
The next meet is Wednesday at 4:30 at Medina High School.
Gendrue & Menz Each Place First At Home Against Roy-Hart
January 9, 2018
BARKER -- The Barker Swim teams hosted Roy-Hart on Tuesday night and came away with a split. The Barker boys continued their winning ways by swimming to a 96-73 victory over the Channel Cats. First place finishers for the Raiders were: Collin Webb, Andrew Jenks, Adam Wagner, and Dominic Clementi. Barker also won all three relays. Other contributors for the team were Michael Dalton, Ryan Stevener, Ryan Santasiero, and Nate Heideman.
Natalie Menz and Sarah Gendrue captured first place finishes for the Lady Raiders, but the depth of the Channel Cats team was too much to overcome. Katrina Claire, Natalie Bruning, Lena Fazzolari, and Ella Gooding, also had a solid effort.
The next meet is Thursday in Barker at 4:30 PM versus Akron. Senior Night is Thursday as all the Barker seniors will be recognized prior to their last career home meet.
Boys Swim Team Grabs Share Of First Place In N-O League
January 6, 2018
ALBION -- The Barker Swim teams traveled to Albion on Saturday morning and came away with a double win. The Lady Raiders won by a score of 63-21 and now have a league record of 3-3. The Raiders swam past the Purple Eagles by securing 10 of 11 first place events.
Winning for the Barker Girls were Carla Stoloski: 200 Free, Natalie Menz: 50 Free & 100 Backstroke, Sara Gendrue: 200 IM & 100 Breaststroke, Ella Gooding: 500 Free & Natalie Bruning: 100 Free. Barker also took first in all three relays.
The Barker boys avenged an earlier loss at home by grabbing a tightly contested vicotry, 48-46, over the Purple Eagles. Barker was again led by the trio of Collin Webb, Adam Wagner, and Andrew Jenks, who accounted for five 1st place finishes. Webb, Andrew Jenks, Alex Jenks and Dominic Clementi teamed up to win the 200 Medley Relay. Webb, Andrew Jenks, Wagner and Alex Jenks won the 400 Free Relay. The meet went back and forth with Barker prevailing in the final race to pick up the league tying victory. Barker is now 5-1 in the Niagara-Orleans League and now in a 1st place time with Albion.
The next meet is Tuesday when the teams host Roy-Hart at 4:30 PM.
Dauphinee and Stoloski Contribute Best Times Versus Newfane
January 3, 2018
BARKER -- The Barker Swim teams hosted the Newfane Panthers on Wednesday night and came away with a split. The boys tamed the Panthers behind the strong showing of double winners, Collin Webb and Andrew Jenks. A supporting cast of Ryan Stevener, William Goodlander and Alex Jenks added best times. The win places the team at 4-1 in league play, entering the second half of the season.
Led by double winner Sarah Gendrue, the girls team had a strong meet against the defending league champs by winning 5 events. Gendrue also teamed with Natalie Menz, Chloe Goodlander, Natalie Bruning and Katrina Clare to win 2 relays. Kaitlynn Dauphinee and Carla Stoloski also contributed with best times. Barker completed the first half of the league slate with a 2-3 record.
The next meet is scheduled for Friday at 4:30 PM in Albion against the Purple Eagles.
Clementi Has Strong Performance At Akron
December 19, 2017
AKRON -- The Raiders Swim teams traveled to Akron on Tuesday night and earned a split with the Tigers. The boys swimmers continued their winning ways behind strong showings by Colin Webb, Adam Wagner, Andrew Jenks, and Dominic Clementi. Barker took 9 of 11 first place finishes. Joe Baronich, Drew Sandolfini, Ryan Santarsiero, and Alex Jenks also contributed in the win.
The Lady Raiders were led by senior captains Sara Gendrue and Natalie Menz and also Natalie Bruning, Katrina Clare, and Chloe Goodlander. Ella Gooding, Lena Fazzolari, and Carla Stoloski provided strong efforts.
Barker Boys Defeat Roy-Hart For First Time In Over 15 Years
December 14, 2017
MIDDLEPORT -- The Raiders Swim teams traveled to Roy-Hart on Thursday night where the Barker boys scored a resounding win against last year's N-O League champs by a score of 93-75. Collin Webb, Andrew Jenks, and Adam Wagner all scored double wins for Barker. Overall, Barker took 8 first place finishes to defeat Roy-Hart for the first time in over 15 years.
The depth of the Roy-Hart team proved too much for the Lady Raiders as they fell to the Rams by a score of 102-64. First place finishes for Barker where Sara Gendrue and Natalie Menz. Natalie Bruning, Chloe Goodlander, Carla Stoloski and Katrina Clare teamed up with Menz and Gendrue to win in the 200 Medley and 200 Free Relays.
Both teams are now 1-1 in league play. Next up for the Raiders is Akron on Tuesday at Akron.
Menz Takes First In 200 IM and 100 Free
December 12, 2017
BARKER -- The Barker Swim teams hosted the Albion Purple Eagles on Tuesday for the opening of the N-O League season. Both teams combined for a total of 16 out of a possible 22 first place finishes. The Lady Raiders were led by double winner Natalie Menz in the 200 IM and 100 Free, and Sara Gendrue in the 50 Free and 100 Breaststroke. Natalie Bruning won the 100 Backstroke. The Lady Raiders combined to sweep all three relays and won the meet 98-69. Carla Stoloski added a second place finish in the 200 Free and 500 Free.
The boys came up a little short on an early season showdown with the Purple Eagles. Collin Webb won the 50 Free and 100 Free. Adam Wagner took first in the 200 Free and 500 Free. Andrew Jenks was victorious in the 200 IM. The trio combined with Dominic Clementi and Joe Baronich to win the 200 Free Relay and 200 Medley Relay. The avalanche of first place finishes could not hold off the depth of the Albion team. Barker is now 3-1 overall. The next meet is Thursday at Roy-Hart.
Gendrue Picks Up Lone Individual Girls Win At Attica
December 8, 2017
ATTICA -- The Varsity swim teams traveled to the Attica on Friday and came home with a split to finish non- league competition. Natalie Bruning, Sara Gendrue, Chloe Goodlander, and Natalie Menz captured the 200 Medley Relay and the 200 Free Relay for the Lady Raiders. Gendrue was the lone individual winner for the Raiders with a victory in the 50 Free. Barker will begin the Niagara-Orleans League portion of their season on Tuesday at 4:30. The boys team will also be in action that afternoon.
The boys finished their non-league schedule with a 3-0 record with their win over the Blue Devils. Ryan Santarsiero, Dominic Clementi, Andrew Jenks, and Adam Wagner won the 200 Medley Relay and Collin Webb, Jenks, Clementi and Wagner cruised to first in the 200 Free Relay. Individual winners were Santarsiero, 500 Free; Jenks, 50 Free and 100 Fly; Wagner, 100 Free; Clementi, 100 Breaststroke.
Wagner Grabs 2 Wins In Season Opening Victory Over Pembroke
November 28, 2017
BARKER -- The Barker swim teams hosted the Pembroke Dragons on Tuesday night for the first meet of the season. The girls dropped a close one to the Pembroke team by a score of 92-74. Sara Gendrue led the wau with first place victories in the 50 Free and 100 Breaststroke. Natalie Bruning won the 100 Backstroke. Gendure, Bruning, Lena Fazzolari and Natalie Menz teamed up to win the Medley Relay. Gendrue, Menz, Fazzolari, and Katrina Clare won the 200 Free Relay.
The boys team rode a wave of first place finishes to notch a 91-79 win over the Dragons. Double winners for the Raiders were Adam Wagner in the 200 Free and 100 Free, Andrew Jenks in the 200 IM and 100 Fly, and Collin Webb in the 50 Free and 100 Backstroke. Webb, Jenks, Joe Baronich and Dominic Clementi teamed up to win the Medley Relay. Jenks, Baronich, Clementi, and Wagner placed first in the 200 Free Relay. Sophomore Alex Jenks added a first place in the 500 Free.
The Raiders play host to Alexander Friday at 4:30 PM.