By Bill Alden

Although her Princeton High girls’ swimming team suffered a lopsided defeat to WW/P-North last Thursday, Carly Misiewicz doesn’t view that result as a harbinger of things to come this winter.

“I don’t think today was the best demonstration or display of our potential and everything that we have,” said PHS head coach Misiewicz, noting that she was missing some key swimmers due to club commitments and a band trip as the Little Tigers fell to 2-2. “When everyone is here, that gives us a true showing of who we are and who we have.”

In the 112-58 loss to the Northern Knights, PHS got a good showing from freshman Rebecca Della Rocca, who prevailed in both the 200 and 500 freestyle events, and freshman Susannah Tuder, the winner of the 100 breaststroke.

In the view of Misiewicz, the Little Tigers feature plenty of swimmers with potential.

“Emily Curran has been a standout. She had some shoulder issues and didn’t get to swim last year, so it is nice to have her back as a senior captain” said Misiewicz.

“Nicole Saengtawesin has done very well for us; she is also a senior captain this year. An incoming freshman, Susannah Tuder, is a breaststroker and she did the individual medley for us today; she has been pretty solid. Becca Della Roca, Cammie Davis, and Sam Davis have all done well.”

As the winter unfolds, PHS has what it takes to do well. “We are definitely a team that can compete with everyone, and the team that we saw today, without a doubt,” said Misiewicz, whose squad hosts Steinert on December 14 before swimming at Robbinsville on December 19.

“I am excited for the season and counting on the day that we have everyone here and will be at full force.”