Jake Wilson and Matt Violette each won a pair of individual events to lead Westbrook’s boys swim team to victory Friday at South Portland.

The boys topped their hosts, 91-71, while the Lady Blazes came up short against the Red Riots, 111-67.

The match-up had some added significance because the coach across the pool, Rob Card, headed up the Westbrook swim program for 19 years prior to taking over at South Portland this winter.

“It’s been a good experience,” said Card. “All the kids came over and talked to me before the meet.”

Wilson won the 100 butterfly and the 200 individual medley. He also swam the first leg for a pair of victorious relay teams: the 200 medley relay and the 400 freestyle medley.

A junior, Wilson is happy about the way his team has developed this season.

“At first we didn’t have the numbers, but as we went on we started winning some meets and I got excited about it,” he said. “It’s been pumping me up, and I go faster every meet.”

Violette touched the wall first in the 50 freestyle and the 500 freestyle. He was also part of the 200 medley relay team.

Westbrook freshman Kyle Goan finished first in the 100 breast stroke and swam the anchor leg on the 400 freestyle relay. Nick Adriance and Ian Levinsky joined Goan and Wilson on that quartet, and Adriance was also part of the 200 medley relay, as was Kalin Lancaster.

“The kids are great, and they’re really working hard,” said Blazes coach Dana Barrows. “They’re investing a lot of time and energy. They believe in the program and that gives me a real boost and confidence builder. Everybody’s chipping in.”

Kelly Smith (50 freestyle) and Leah Grabarz (100 breast stroke) won individual events for the girls team. The duo also teamed up with Stephanie Lamson and Kayla Kelly, the only senior on either Westbrook squad, to win the 400 freestyle relay.

“Kayla Kelly has excellent leadership skills,” Barrows said. “She’s helped us become a tight-knit group.”

Barrows was an assistant coach under Card before taking over this year. He said that the transition has been smooth.

“It makes it a lot easier for me when I have good kids,” he added.

His swimmers seem to be enjoying themselves as well.

“I like how the team has come together as one team, not individuals,” said Kelly. “We’re one big happy family.”