The boys of Sherwood High School didn’t just race Poolesville High School—they challenged the order of things. And for long stretches of the night, the Warriors didn’t blink, didn’t flinch, and absolutely refused to back down.

Relays That Roared

The meet opened with fireworks in the 200 Medley Relay, where Sherwood’s A relay came charging out of the gates and finished just three-tenths of a second behind Poolesville. Henry Ngo, freshman Till Kreitz, and senior brothers Bryce and Ayden Opima threw down a time that announced loudly: this is not a rebuilding year.

The 200 Freestyle Relay? Same energy. Sherwood’s top squad ripped off a 1:33.31, a Metro-qualifying swim that kept the heat on Poolesville and showed that Sherwood’s relay depth is no longer theoretical, it’s real, and it’s dangerous.

And when the night closed with the 400 Freestyle Relay, Sherwood nearly stole the whole show. The Warriors touched in 3:25.31, just three-tenths of a second behind Poolesville. If the walls were one inch closer, the story ends differently.

Liberty Leads the Charge

Junior Nicholas Liberty swam like a man possessed.

He won the 200 Freestyle outright in 1:45.00, setting the tone for the entire night. Then he doubled back in the 100 Freestyle, grabbing second place with another Metro-cut performance. Liberty wasn’t just scoring points, he was anchoring belief.

Kominski Owns the Distance

If the 500 Freestyle is a test of will, Tyler Kominski passed with honors.

The junior controlled the race from the opening lap and won the 500 Free in 4:47.00, a Metro-qualifying swim that reminded everyone why Sherwood owns the long events. Not done yet, Kominski returned to help anchor two relays and left the pool exhausted but victorious.

Diving Dominance: The Clean Sweep

While swimmers traded punches, Sherwood owned the diving well.

Luke Landreth won the 1-meter event with confidence and control. Chase Madison followed in second. Ryan Prudenti took third.

That’s a 1-2-3 sweep.

Breakout Performances Everywhere

• Mason Maready quietly stacked points in both the 200 IM and 100 Free, delivering clutch swims when Sherwood needed them.
• Caleb Alie surged to second in the 100 Breaststroke, with freshman Till Kreitz right behind him, proof the future is already here.
• Nick Pata and Calum Jagannathan battled through tough fields in butterfly and relays, grinding out points that matter in meets decided by inches.