Girls’ Swimming

Program Overview

In 1977, the Poly Prep Girls’ Swim team began competing for the first time. From the home base of their historic pool, the Poly girls have had an impact in the Ivy Prep League, Easterns Championships, and NYSAIS competitions over the years. Fiona Greig ’97 established records that stood for years before heading off to Stanford, while Courtney Nolan ’08 pushed the team to an Ivy Prep League title with a thrilling last-second victory as a senior. The girls placed second in the Ivy Prep League in 2020.

• Mary Quin Roller ‘22 – Double Champion in the 50 and 100 Freestyle. Mary Quin set up a new Poly Prep record on 100 Freestyle as well
• Samantha Chan ‘21, Malia Freedhand ‘20, Olivia Harrison ‘21, and Mary Quin Roller ‘22 – 3rd place in the 200 Medley Relay
• Elektra Urbatsch ‘23 – Finalist in the 100 Free in the final and finals in 50 Free
• Maia Steiner ‘24 – Finalist in the 50 Free and the 100 Fly Final
• Naomi Levey ‘20 -3rd Place in the 500 Free
• Max Coplin ‘20 – Finalists in the 500 Free
• Bess Hort ‘23 – Finalists in the 500 Free
• Emily Fountaine ‘20 and Darby Steininger ‘21 – Finalist in the 100 Back Final
• Malia Freedhand ’20 – Finalist on 200 IM and 100 Breaststroke
• Eliza Manny ’23 – Finalist in the 200 Free

Girls’ Swimming Coach

Briana Vega
Head Coach

Business Phone: (718) 836-9800
Education: Long Island University (LIU), Brooklyn, B.S.; Wagner College

Briana Vega has been swimming for over 20 years. She started her athletic journey on swim club teams such as the LaGuardia Twisters. She excelled in sprint swimming which led to a scholarship for the Division 1 swimming team at LIU Brooklyn. In her college swimming career, Briana has received many accolades for events such as NEC Champion in the 50 Freestyle in her sophomore year, ECAC Champion in the 50 Free in 2018 and 2019. In addition, she has achieved many 2^nd and 3^rd place finishes in the 50 free and 100 freestyle at NEC Championships and ECAC Championships. She received MVP at the LIU’s Athletic Banquet in her sophomore and junior years. While swimming at LIU Brooklyn, she earned her Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Exercise Science & Wellness, which also inspired her to pursue a career in athletics. She coached the swim team at Wagner College for 2 years during which time she also earned her Master’s degree in Media Management. At Wagner College,  her team placed 3^rd and 5^th at the NEC Conference meet. She continues to be motivated by her love of the sport and enjoys working with young swimmers to hone their skills and reach their goals.

Swimming Facilities

The Poly Prep Boys’ and Girls’ Swim teams train in our on-campus pool.