Successes in the Pool and on the Ice Highlight Busy Week for Burlington Athletics

Burlington athletes were tested across multiple fronts this week, with close finishes, record-breaking swims, and gritty efforts defining another active stretch of the winter season.

Boys’ swimming opened the week with a hard-fought 91–76 win over Stoneham/Melrose, a meet that came down to the final events. Captains Woodbury and Ruiz, along with Cullen, delivered key first-place finishes, while Costa and Fitzgerald continued impressive streaks of dropping multiple seconds in their events. Turnquist debuted in the 200 Free, and Floyd added valuable points with multiple top-three finishes.

On Thursday, Burlington fell 53–40 to Arlington, but the meet produced a major highlight as the 200 Medley Relay of Alba, Woodbury, Ruiz, and Floyd broke the school record with a 1:51.19. Several swimmers logged personal bests, highlighting the team's steady progress.

On the ice, boys’ hockey dropped a tough 2–1 match to Woburn in overtime, with Ulmschneider scoring and MacLeod stopping 25 shots in a strong effort. The girls delivered one of the week’s signature moments, rallying from a 2–0 deficit to defeat Masconomet 4–2. Costa netted her first career goal, Kocur added a momentum-shifting tally, and Cleary scored twice to power the comeback.

Wrestling rounded out the week with a 45–25 loss to Woburn, highlighted by pins from Shvartsman, Ho, and Tonani, plus bonus-point wins from Leavitt and Bonnell. Despite the setback, the Red Devils showed resilience against tough opposition as the season continues.

Friday Schedule

Basketball against Watertown

• Wrestling at Silver Lake Regional at 4:00
• Freshmen at home at 4:00
• JV at Watertown: Boys play at 5:30; girls play at 7:00
• Varsity at Watertown: Girls at 5:30; boys at 7:00

Saturday Schedule

Hockey

• JV boys at Stoneham at 8:30
• Varsity girls vs. Winchester at 2:15
• Varsity boys vs. Winchester at 4:15

Sunday Schedule

• JV boys' hockey vs. Winchester at 4:30