Four Falcons qualify for state swim meet

Albany High's 200 medley relay team

Four members of the Albany High School swimming and diving team qualified for the state championship meet after strong performances at the Section 2 meet Feb. 17-18.

Senior Louie Cassella will compete in three events at the state meet at Ithaca College on March 3-4, and senior Carson Engstrom qualified in two events.

Cassella finished second at sectionals in the 100-yard breaststroke (59.67 seconds) and the 50 freestyle (21.78 seconds). He also joined Engstrom on the Falcons’ third-place 200 medley relay team, along with senior Cosmo Martinelli and sophomore Ya’ir Sasson (1:39.70). The relay team (pictured) also advanced to the state meet.

Engstrom also will compete in the 100 backstroke at states after his third-place finish at sectionals (53.46 seconds). 

Congratulations to all of our student-athletes on their performances!