This year, the Boys Swim team took the Portland Interscholastic League by storm. Placing second in PIL and winning the league in six different events is an incredible feat. The team’s performance highlighted the depth, consistency, and dedication of its top swimmers. Leading the pack is Eugene Fedetinov who won two individual events and helped two Cleveland relay teams win the league title as well.

In the 200-yard freestyle, senior Brent Welch placed second with a strong time of 1:48.38, while sophomore Gus Williams followed closely in third at 1:52.70. Cleveland also found major success in the 200-yard individual medley, where senior Simon Vanderwal captured first place in 2:03.58. Sprint events also favored Cleveland, as senior Eugene Fedutinov claimed first in the 50-yard freestyle with an incredibly fast time of 22.16.

Williams continued his strong meet in the 100-yard freestyle, earning second place with a time of 51.26. The long-distance event was led by Welch, who took first in the 500-yard freestyle in 4:54.72. Vanderwal added another podium finish in the same race, placing third in 5:09.15. Fedutinov capped off his individual success with a first-place finish in the 100-yard breaststroke, winning in 58.45.

Cleveland’s dominance extended into the relay events, where teamwork and chemistry played a key role. The quartet of Williams, Welch, Vanderwal, and Fedutinov secured first place in the 200-yard freestyle relay with a time of 1:32.61. The same group followed up with another victory in the 400-yard freestyle relay, finishing in 3:31.70 and solidifying Cleveland’s position at the top.

Team scoring reflected Cleveland’s overall consistency throughout the meet. Lincoln finished first with 297 points, narrowly edging out Cleveland, who placed second with 271 points. Cleveland’s second-place finish showed how competitive the meet was and how every race contributed to the final outcome.

Overall, the meet reflected the team’s hard work and commitment throughout the season. With standout performances from both upperclassmen and underclassmen, Cleveland showed that they are well-prepared for postseason competition. Their balance of individual talent and relay strength makes them a strong contender moving forward, and their results at districts demonstrate the program’s continued growth and success.