Three Port Jefferson student-athletes placed at the New York
State Public High School Athletic Association’s swimming and diving
championships recently. Earl L. Vandermeulen High School senior Kyra
Sommerstad was the Suffolk County champion in the 200-yard Individual
Medley and the 100-yard backstroke. At the state championship, she
finished first in the 200-yard IM and second in the 100-yard backstroke.
Sophomore Kate Sommerstad finished seventh at the state
championships in the 500-yard freestyle and 21st in the 200-yard
freestyle. Freshman Olivia Schlegel qualified for the 100-yard
backstroke and swam her best time of the season at the NYSPHSAA
championships. Congratulations!