Sunkist Swim-a-Thon 2013 final tally is a smashing success, way to get it done, TEAM! Sunkist would like to thank all our supporters for your generous contributions in support of our swimmers. We appreciate it and can't thank you enough.

T’was a record setting Sprint To Christmas with 245 swimmers participating in the first three day format of the popular Sunkist holiday meet. The festivities started off with spirited cheers and fast swims as swimmers of all ages competed in Open 25s. Holiday music filled the air throughout the meet and heat winners won a free peppermint chocolate chip milkshake from Chick-fil-A of Dogwood. Sunkist swam Christmas lights out all meet, breaking two state records, three team records and winning many high point awards. Most impressive swims came from the...

Over 100 Sunkist swimmers participated in this year’s Sunkist Swim-a-thon for a fun night of swimming to raise funds for the team. Swimmers in every group did their part to swim as many laps as they could in a two hour period, swimming over 400,000 yards during the event—which equals 227 miles! Great job of swimming to all our swimmers and extra props to all our parent volunteers that came out to help count laps and provide refreshments. THANK YOU! The team’s annual fundraising campaign is off to a terrific...

Sunkist makes a splash to win 3rd place visitors trophy out of 18 teams in Pensacola at GPAC's annual Gravy Bowl! Sunkist performed well in prelim/final meet with standout swims from Natalie Cox, Marlan McElroy, Kate Murphy, Eien McGee, Ralph Moore and Jack Smithson to win gold and Emma Sammons rocking all weekend to get her first of 3 sectional cuts! RESULTS Congrats to Sunkist high point winner: Eien McGee – 13-14 boys Super Congrats to Sunkist new meet records: Eien McGee – 100 back, 100 fly, 200 back, 100...

Sunkist feasts on fast swims at the BSL Cranberry Classic held in Birmingham at the new Crossplex natatorium. Birmingham Swim League hosted its largest meet in history with over 600 swimmers participating from all over the southeast. Sunkist swimmers posted lots of best times, new state times, team records and added a few sectional cuts with many impressive swims over the weekend. RESULTS New Sectional Cuts Achieved: Chikashi Kano – 100 fly, 400 IM, 200 fly, 100 back, 200 back, 200 IM Jessica Blanchard – 200 breast Bravo to team...

Congrats to Sunkist swimmers that swam Saturday at MHSAA state championships. Sunkist had 28 swimmers representing 6 schools and represent Sunkist did: 19 swimmers made it back to finals, 13 made it to the podium—and Sunkist had 5 state champions! RESULTS Super props to podium medal winners: GOLD: Jack Smithson (200 IM, 100 fly), Ralph Moore (100 breast), AK Mitchell (200 free), Chandler Carter (200 free relay), Paige Kessler (200 free relay) MHSAA STATE RECORDS: Jack, Ralph, Chandler and Paige~! SILVER: Anthony Santangelo (200 free, 100 back, 200 med relay,...

Sunkist is magnificent in Meridian at MSA Fall Invitational, breaking 12 state records and winning 11 of 12 high point awards. Sunkist swimmers blasted personal bests with over 60 swimmers in the meet, swimming best times in 412 out of 445 races for 92.58% best times. Way to shine, TEAM! RESULTS Congrats to Sunkist high point winners: Lily Sammons – 6&under girls John Michael Oliphant – 6&under boys Lauren Balfour – 8&under girls Michael Robinson – 8&under boys Caroline Oliphant – 9-10 girls Noah Derrick – 9-10 boys Ashton William...

On the evening of September 19th, Sunkist celebrated the past year at annual awards banquet dinner held at Reservoir Pointe. Swimmers and parents received recognition before cutting loose on the dance floor. New Board Members Elected: Directors: Kendra Oakley, Marty Thomas, Rusty Sammons President Elect: Shawn Oliphant 2013 Sunkist Team Award Winners: Kenneth A. Brown Award - LaVonda White Team Spirit Award - Marlan McElroy Rookie of the Year - Josh Williamson Most Improved Swimmer - Natalie Cox Swimmer of the Year Awards: 8&under - Lauren Balfour 9-10 - Noah...

Sunkist opens short course season with dominate win at fun home meet. Sunkist topped 100 swimmers competing in a meet for first time, hosting a total of 220 swimmers from Louisiana and Mississippi. Pelican Athletic Club took second place with impressive swims, racing for Coach Vic's sock monkey prizes. Meet heat winners won tasty waffle fries from sponsor Chick-fil-A of Dogwood. High point trophies for this year's classic were peachy keen. FINAL RESULTS Congrats to all high point winners: Lily Sammons - 6&under girls - Sunkist Charlie Harrell - 6&under...

Sunkist had a great showing at 2013 Gator Bait Endurance Challenge. Sunkist swimmers and coaches competed in open water swims and triathlon races at Eagle Lake in Vicksburg, winning lots of Gator trophies made of mummified heads and claws! RESULTS Congrats to our Open Water winners: Kate Murphy - Girls Open Water Mile Swim - 1st place Marlan McElroy - Boys Open Water Mile Swim- 1st place Emma Orr - Girls Open Water Half Mile Swim- 1st place Conner Shearer - Boys Open Water Half Mile Swim- 1st place Ralph...