Mystic Valley's Christian Antonucci sets meet record at Division 2 boys' swimming

The senior broke a four-year old record in the 100-yard breaststroke, and Wayland repeated as team champion.

Published on Feb. 16, 2026

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At the MIAA Division 2 boys' swimming championship, Mystic Valley senior Christian Antonucci broke a four-year old record in the 100-yard breaststroke. Wayland High School repeated as the team champion, led by strong performances from junior Luke Kroncke and senior Kevin Jia. Other individual winners included Cole Falk of Wilmington/North Reading in the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle, and Grant Dwyer of Salem in the 200 IM and 500 freestyle.

Why it matters

The Division 2 boys' swimming championship showcased the top high school talent in Massachusetts, with several swimmers setting personal bests and breaking long-standing records. Wayland's repeat victory demonstrates the program's continued excellence, while Mystic Valley's strong showing highlights the depth of swimming talent across the state.

The details

Christian Antonucci of Mystic Valley broke the four-year old record in the 100-yard breaststroke with a time of 56.34 seconds. Wayland won the team title with 291 points, led by junior Luke Kroncke's wins in the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle, and senior Kevin Jia's runner-up finishes in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke. Other individual champions included Cole Falk of Wilmington/North Reading in the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle, and Grant Dwyer of Salem in the 200 IM and 500 freestyle.

  • The MIAA Division 2 boys' swimming championship was held on February 15, 2026.

The players

Christian Antonucci

A senior at Mystic Valley who broke a four-year old record in the 100-yard breaststroke.

Luke Kroncke

A junior at Wayland High School who won the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle events.

Kevin Jia

A senior at Wayland High School who finished runner-up in the 200 IM and 100 breaststroke.

Cole Falk

A junior at the Wilmington/North Reading co-op who won the 100 butterfly and 200 freestyle.

Grant Dwyer

A junior at Salem High School who won the 200 IM and 500 freestyle.

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What they’re saying

“I'm very happy right now. You have to be ready. You can't think before you race. You just have to go.”

— Christian Antonucci (Boston Globe)

“They didn't give up this year. We had a large group of seniors who were why we won last year. And this year's group of seniors really had the rest of the team believe it's not over yet.”

— Mike Foley, Wayland coach (Boston Globe)

“I've been working hard all year. I did swim in the fall, lots of lifting. I've just given my all at practice, no matter how I feel.”

— Luke Kroncke, Wayland junior (Boston Globe)

The takeaway

The Division 2 boys' swimming championship showcased the depth of talent across Massachusetts, with several swimmers setting personal bests and breaking long-standing records. Wayland's repeat victory demonstrates the program's continued excellence, while Mystic Valley's strong showing highlights the rising talent in the state.