The South County and West Springfield High School varsity Swim & Dive teams participated in the South Run RECenter Toys for Tots campaign prior to their meet against each other on Dec. 10. Photo by Tim Peterson.
Lorton — The South County and West Springfield High School varsity Swim & Dive teams donated gifts for the South Run RECenter Toys for Tots campaign prior to their meet against each other on Dec. 10.
RECenter Fitness Coordinator Laurie Strickland said she came in the morning of Dec. 12 to see the toy drive bins overflowing, with toys stacked on the floor and under the nearby table.
Strickland estimated between 500 and 550 toys were collected as part of the drive, which began Nov. 21.
“I’m very happy [about the drive],” she said, adding that the total was an improvement over last year. South County head coach Tom Verdin said there was definitely more participation from his squad over 2015.
The two teams gave together last year as well, as their dual meet coincided with the end of South Run’s toy drive.