A Massachusetts girls swim team kept its long winning streak alive Friday despite what some parents have called unequal competition. The Wellesley High School girls won their 71st consecutive meet, and they did it against a co-ed team from Milton that has 10 boys. The Bay State Conference allows co-ed swim teams if a school can’t field enough athletes of…
A Massachusetts girls swim team kept its long winning streak alive Friday despite what some parents have called unequal competition.
The Bay State Conference allows co-ed swim teams if a school can't field enough athletes of one gender. After intense competing, coaching and cheering, a show of sportsmanship came in the form of an exchange of handshakes before the final scores were read.
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