Pictured, from left, are: Aiden Solarz, Jack Colburn, Aiden Dearman and Ashley Solarz. Submitted photo

BUFFALO — Southwestern’s high school sailing team competed for the MASSA Silver Championship on Saturday and Sunday. This invitation hosted teams from New York, New Jersey, Maryland and Virginia.

Sailing for A Division was Aiden Dearman skippering with Aiden Solarz as crew. B Division was Jack Colburn skippering with Ashley Solarz.

“We are incredibly proud of our sailors who participated in the largest event of the fall season against some of the top programs in high school sailing,” said Hunter Farris, director of sailing.

The first day was moderate to high winds with temperatures in the mid-50s and occasional light rain. Sailors completed 12 races total throughout the day, ending at 6 p.m. The team returned bright and early the next day to light and variable conditions to finish out four races.

“Southwestern showed great progress in their starts and maintaining position in the pack for the first half of the races,” Farris said. “Moving forward, the team is encouraged with the improvements they have gained this season and look to increase specific skills in the spring.”

The team will close the fall season with the Daylight Savings Regatta on Saturday in Rochester.