From front to back, Ava Gagliardi, Molly Beson, and Isabella Duran practice the breaststroke on March 12 at the Gleason Family YMCA in Wareham. With a roster heavily populated by swimmers from the tri-towns, the Riptides swim team has provided a competitive experience for area boys and girls ages 6 to 18. The Riptides finished eighth overall out of 50 teams at last weekend’s New England Swim Championship in Worcester. Photo by Mick Colageo. March 20, 2025 edition