As we head into the Fourth of July weekend, let’s take a moment to recognize the incredible accomplishments of our Sharks this season!

The 2025 swim season has been one for the books — our athletes have set an unprecedented 31 new team records! From powerful relays to dominating individual swims, our Sharks continue to show what dedication, teamwork, and heart can achieve in the water.

Here’s a look at our record-setting performances from this season:

Boys 8 & Under

• 25 Freestyle – Gavin McCarthy – 19.48 (June 14 – SHARKS @ Glendale Heights)
• 50 Freestyle – Gavin McCarthy – 44.71 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)
• 25 Butterfly – Christian Potentas – 25.38 (June 28 – Woodridge @ SHARKS)
• 25 Backstroke – Gavin McCarthy – 23.15 (June 21 – SHARKS @ Carol Stream)
• 25 Breaststroke – Christian Potentas – 27.71 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)

Girls 9–10

• 200 Medley Relay – Ava Baumann, Zara Miljkovic, Natalia Aguilar, Anjali Khaliqdina – 3:58.05 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)
• 50 Freestyle – Zara Miljkovic – 36.25 (June 28 – Woodridge @ SHARKS)
• 100 Individual Medley – Zara Miljkovic – 1:35.14 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)
• 100 Freestyle – Zara Miljkovic – 1:21.61 (June 21 – SHARKS @ Carol Stream)
• 50 Butterfly – Zara Miljkovic – 50.13 (June 25 – SHARKS @ Roselle)
• 50 Backstroke – Zara Miljkovic – 47.54 (June 25 – SHARKS @ Roselle)
• 50 Breaststroke – Zara Miljkovic – 49.45 (June 28 – Woodridge @ SHARKS)
• 200 Freestyle Relay – Mia Widlo, Natalia Aguilar, Ava Baumann, Zara Miljkovic – 3:06.61 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)

Boys 9–10

• 200 Freestyle Relay – Liam Niklinski, Milio Espindola, Ray Welch, Calvin Takacs – 4:42.72 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)

Girls 11–12

• 200 Medley Relay – Emilia Bonilla, Lena Janas, Ava Kramer, Violet Plesnicar – 2:52.01 (June 28 – Woodridge @ SHARKS)
• 50 Freestyle – Lena Janas – 33.24 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)
• 100 Individual Medley – Lena Janas – 1:23.28 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)
• 100 Freestyle – Lena Janas – 1:18.67 (June 28 – Woodridge @ SHARKS)
• 50 Backstroke – Lena Janas – 39.48 (June 28 – Woodridge @ SHARKS)
• 50 Breaststroke – Lena Janas – 42.56 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)

Boys 11–12

• 50 Freestyle – Jason Potentas – 28.35 (June 14 – SHARKS @ Glendale Heights)
• 100 Freestyle – Jason Potentas – 1:02.85 (June 28 – Woodridge @ SHARKS)
• 50 Backstroke – Jason Potentas – 35.78 (June 14 – SHARKS @ Glendale Heights)

Girls 13–14

• 100 Freestyle – Sophia Janas – 1:07.18 (June 25 – SHARKS @ Roselle)

Boys 13–14

• 50 Freestyle – Nate Mauro – 26.93 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)

Women 15–18

• 200 Medley Relay – Bella Hanusiak, Veronica Losak, Emily Moy, Lexi Menich – 2:12.59 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)
• 50 Freestyle – Veronica Losak – 25.69 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)
• 100 Freestyle – Veronica Losak – 57.62 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)
• 50 Backstroke – Emily Moy – 34.28 (June 21 – SHARKS @ Carol Stream)
• 50 Breaststroke – Veronica Losak – 33.35 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)
• 200 Freestyle Relay – Emily Moy, Bella Hanusiak, Lexi Menich, Veronica Losak – 1:58.30 (July 2 – Bartlett @ SHARKS)

As we celebrate Independence Day, we also celebrate you — our athletes and families — for your dedication, teamwork, and spirit. Your passion has made this season unforgettable.

Congratulations, Record Setters. Go Sharks! 🦈💙