Elk Lake Stuns Scranton Prep, Snapping 73-Meet Streak with Thrilling Victory
By: Brad Loff | Sportzwire | January 9, 2025 | Photo courtesy Elk-Lake School
Elk Lake’s girls’ swim team delivered a statement victory on Wednesday night, defeating Scranton Prep 98-84 in one of the most anticipated meets of the Lackawanna League season. The win ended Scranton Prep’s dominant streak of 73 consecutive dual-meet victories, a run that dated back to 2016.
Hannah Howell was a key contributor for Elk Lake, winning the 200-yard freestyle (2:13.78) and 500 freestyle (6:06.62). Elk Lake sealed the overall victory in the final race of the night, the 400-yard freestyle relay, with a time of 4:05.60, narrowly outpacing Scranton Prep’s 4:08.12.
The Lady Warriors also gained a significant edge in the diving events, where Lily Rauch (187.95), Saddie Smith (186.75), and Taylor States (131.90) swept the top three spots. This dominance provided crucial points that Scranton Prep couldn’t overcome, despite their strong performances in other events.
Scranton Prep’s talented roster produced several individual wins. Eva Kaszuba captured first in the 200 individual medley (2:28.14) and 100 breaststroke (1:10.74), while Rebecca Oakes took the 50 free (25.74) and 100 free (56.64). The team also excelled in the 200 medley and 200 free relays. However, Elk Lake’s depth and consistency across events proved to be the deciding factor.
With the victory, Elk Lake improved to 4-0 this season, while Scranton Prep dropped to 3-1. The meet highlighted the competitive spirit and talent within the league and marked a turning point for Elk Lake, as they solidified their place as a top contender.
Photo Description: Elk Lake’s swim team erupts in celebration moments after their dramatic victory over Scranton Prep. The post-win excitement reaches its peak as the coaches, soaked from being tossed into the pool, join in the jubilant atmosphere with their team. Smiles, cheers, and pure joy radiate from the athletes, capturing the unforgettable energy of the historic night.
Recap:
Girls 200-Yard Medley Relay
• 1st Place: Scranton Prep (2:04.00) – Team: Galko, Kaszuba, Millett, Hrotur.
• 2nd Place: Elk Lake A (2:10.29) – Team: Puterbaugh, Grosvenor, Nieto, Howell.
• 3rd Place: Elk Lake B (2:35.33) – Team: States, Rauch, Howell, Tewksbury.
Boys 200-Yard Medley Relay
• 1st Place: Scranton Prep (2:07.84) – Team: Iannone, Abdu, DeVitto, Jones.
• 2nd Place: Elk Lake A (2:30.07) – Team: Christian, Bernard, Dilmore, Buffington.
Girls 200-Yard Freestyle
• 1st Place: Howell (Elk Lake) – 2:13.78
• 2nd Place: Greeley (Scranton Prep) – 2:24.89
• 3rd Place: Hrotur (Elk Lake) – 2:26.85
Boys 200-Yard Freestyle
• 1st Place: Kessler (Scranton Prep) – 1:55.72
• 2nd Place: Buffington (Elk Lake) – 2:38.05
• 3rd Place: Abdu (Scranton Prep) – 3:02.98
Girls 200-Yard Individual Medley
• 1st Place: Kaszuba (Scranton Prep) – 2:28.14
• 2nd Place: Grosvenor (Elk Lake) – 2:35.64
• 3rd Place: Millett (Scranton Prep) – 2:38.64
Boys 200-Yard Individual Medley
• 1st Place: DeVitto (Scranton Prep) – 2:21.44
• 2nd Place: Jones (Elk Lake) – 2:25.86
Girls 50-Yard Freestyle
• 1st Place: Oakes (Scranton Prep) – 25.74
• 2nd Place: Warriner (Elk Lake) – 25.82
• 3rd Place: Grosvenor (Elk Lake) – 27.35
Boys 50-Yard Freestyle
• 1st Place: Walsh (Scranton Prep) – 25.50
• 2nd Place: Jones (Scranton Prep) – 32.55
• 3rd Place: Bernard (Elk Lake) – 42.39
Girls 100-Yard Butterfly
• 1st Place: Galko (Scranton Prep) – 1:08.56
• 2nd Place: Grosvenor (Elk Lake) – 1:25.07
• 3rd Place: Puterbaugh (Elk Lake) – 1:28.89
Boys 100-Yard Butterfly
• 1st Place: Iannone (Scranton Prep) – 54.79
• 2nd Place: Buffington (Elk Lake) – 1:14.25
Girls 100-Yard Freestyle
• 1st Place: Oakes (Scranton Prep) – 56.64
• 2nd Place: Warriner (Elk Lake) – 1:02.03
• 3rd Place: Grosvenor (Elk Lake) – 1:04.31
Boys 100-Yard Freestyle
• 1st Place: Walsh (Scranton Prep) – 59.54
• 2nd Place: Dilmore (Elk Lake) – 1:08.75
• 3rd Place: Jones (Scranton Prep) – 1:16.71
Girls 500-Yard Freestyle
• 1st Place: Howell (Elk Lake) – 6:06.62
• 2nd Place: Millett (Scranton Prep) – 6:24.45
• 3rd Place: Kopa (Elk Lake) – 6:29.44
Boys 500-Yard Freestyle
• 1st Place: Jones (Elk Lake) – 5:39.67
• 2nd Place: DeVitto (Scranton Prep) – 5:54.19
Girls 200-Yard Freestyle Relay
• 1st Place: Elk Lake (1:48.11) – Team: Warriner, Grosvenor, Howell, Greenley.
• 2nd Place: Scranton Prep (1:58.46) – Team: Warnero, Kerr, Nieto, Greeley.
Boys 200-Yard Freestyle Relay
• 1st Place: Scranton Prep (1:39.69) – Team: Iannone, Kessler, Walsh, DeVitto.
• 2nd Place: Elk Lake (2:07.75) – Team: Bernard, Jones, Buffington, Dilmore.
Girls 400-Yard Freestyle Relay
• 1st Place: Elk Lake (4:05.60) – Team: Warriner, Greenley, Howell, Grosvenor.
• 2nd Place: Scranton Prep (4:08.12) – Team: Oakes, Millett, Purcell, Kopa.
Boys 400-Yard Freestyle Relay
• 1st Place: Scranton Prep (4:18.21) – Team: Kessler, Walsh, Jones, Abdu.
• 2nd Place: Elk Lake (4:30.56) – Team: Jones, Christian, Buffington, Dilmore.
Team Rankings
• Girls:
1. Elk Lake – 98
2. Scranton Prep – 84
• Boys:
1. Scranton Prep – 84
2. Elk Lake – 44
This meet was a testament to the hard work and dedication of both teams. Elk Lake dominated the girls’ events, while Scranton Prep showcased depth and power in the boys’ competitions. Fans left with high anticipation for the upcoming season.
