The RAYS swim team, based in Londonderry, was well represented at the New England Regionals, which took place earlier this month.

More than 1,000 swimmers were in competition at four venues. In order to compete at the regionals, swimmers had to have qualifying times.

Local swimmers placing in the top 6 in individual and relay events for the RAYS were:

15-Over boysMichael Clark - 6th in 500 Free

13-14 BoysNick Bergstrom, Derry - 6th in 100 Back, 5th in 200 Free, 3rd in 200 Breast, 3rd in 200 IM, 5th in 100 Fly

8-Under girlsGillian Connors, Derry - 6th in 25 Back

11-12 Girls Brianna Nowicki, Londonderry - 2nd in 50 Free

9-10 GirlsMackenzie Donovan, Londonderry - 5th in 50 Back

13-14 GirlsJessica Martin, Derry - 5th in 100 Breast

13-14 Girls

200 yard Medley Relay - 6th place - Julia Bushell, Julia Enos (Windham), Jessica Martin, (Derry), and Ellen Courtemanch, (Londonderry)

8-Under Girls

100 yard Medley Relay - 3rd place - Halle Hamilton, Ally Gillespie, Madison Martin, (Londonderry), Emily Martsolf, (Windham)

9-10 Girls

200 yard Free Relay - 6th place - Mackenzie Donovan, (Londonderry) Bridget Soreghan (Litchfield), Jenna Breautl, (Hudson) and Sara Muller (Derry)

13-14 Girls

200 yard Free Relay - 2nd place - Julia Bushell, Julia Enos (Windham), Katie Soreghan, (Litchfield) and Jessica Martin (Derry).

Other local swimmers achieving personal best times include: Emily Houston, Allison McCarthy, Tori Claverie, Sara Muller, John Rodgers, Nate Thompson, Cassie Clark, Ethan Doherty, and Lauren Courtemanche .