What has transpired this season for the Barnegat High School boys swim team really began last year, when the Bengals were winning meets far more than losing them and former star Parker Teliszewski had become one of the big names among Shore Conference swimmers.

“Last year, we had a wonderful season,” said senior Dan Koser following the Bengals’ 105-65 victory over Cedar Creek in the NJSIAA South Jersey Public C quarterfinals at St. Francis Aquatic Center on Feb. 10.