WORCESTER, MASS — The Sacred Heart women's swimming and diving team opened the Gompei Invitational in impressive fashion, winning five of seven events on the first day of competition.

The Pioneers set the tone early in the 800 Free Relay, where Maeve English, Charlotte Kaduson, Brooke Labarge, and Laura DeGennaro powered SHU to a commanding victory. Maddie Goret delivered one of the standout performances of the day, winning the 200 Breast and finishing top-three in the 200 IM. Her times also rewrote the program record book — she now ranks second all-time in the 200 Breast (2:20.04) and third all-time in the 200 IM (2:07.17).

Maggie Holland added to the surge with a milestone day of her own, taking second all-time in the 200 IM (2:06.14) and third all-time in the 200 Breast (2:22.02), along with winning the 200 IM. Kaduson continued her strong meet by moving up to fourth all-time in the 500 Free (5:03.41) while also claiming second place in the event.

Sophia Velleco made history with a record-breaking swim in the 100 Fly, setting a new school mark at 55.80. She also picked up event wins in both the 100 and the 500 Fly. Emma Davis rounded out the top performers with a runner-up finish in the 50 Free.

Sacred Heart returns to the pool tomorrow, December 6, for Day Two of the Gompei Invitational at WPI.