High school varsity swimmers John Pawelko and Brandon Peskett, both seniors, broke records competing at the Suffolk County championships held at SUNY Brentwood, earning All-County awards and qualifying to participate in the recent New York State championship swim competition in Rochester.

With an outstanding time of 146.96, Pawelko broke the Deer Park High School record when he earned first place in the 200-yard freestyle at the Suffolk County championship, qualifying him for the state championship swim meet. He also qualified for the county competition and made All-County in the 100-yard butterfly.

At the county meet, Peskett broke his prior school record in the 100-yard backstroke with a time of 54.01, according to boys swim coach Craig Mangio. Peskett’s backstroke performance also earned him All-County and qualification for the state meet.