Sunkist swimmers were honored in Vicksburg on September 6 at the annual Mississippi Swimming Top 5 Awards Banquet and treated to an inspiring speech by Olympian Jason Lezak. Swimmers from across the state were recognized for their achievements over the past year. Over 40 swimmers swimming for Sunkist last year received Top 5 awards in multiple events and four swimmers were honored as Most Outstanding Swimmer for their age group. Sunkist state record breakers were also recognized with 52 state records broken. Sunkist Head Coach David Orr was honored as...

August 28th, Sunkist celebrated an awesome year at annual awards banquet held at Reservoir Pointe. New Team Captains: Marlan McElroy and Sarah Kathryn Berry New Junior Captains: Noah Derrick and Emily Herrington 2014 Sunkist Team Award Winners: Kenneth A. Brown Award – Sherra Shearer Team Spirit Award – Sunkist Parents Rookie of the Year – Grayson Edwards Most Improved Swimmer – Autumn DeHuff Swimmer of the Year Awards: 8&under – Bella Ward Lorence 9-10 – Natalie Cox 11-12 – Emily Herrington 13-14 – Mallory Dickey Senior – Anna Katherine Mitchell...

Sunkist collects bonanza of mummified heads and claws at 2014 Gator Bait Endurance Challenge. Sunkist swimmers, parents and coaches competed in open water swims and triathlon races at the annual event at Eagle Lake in Vicksburg. RESULTS Congrats to our Open Water winners: Mallory Dickey- Girls Open Water Mile Swim - 1st place Emma Orr - Girls Open Water Mile Swim- 2nd place Autumn DeHuff - Girls Open Water Mile Swim - 3rd place Conner Shearer - Boys Open Water Mile Swim - 1st place Cameron Fowler - Boys Open...

Sunkist once again surpass team high for state records broken in a year with 52 STATE RECORDS broken in 2013-2014 short course and long course seasons! Last year, 41 state records were broken, which smashed the previous year's total of 16 state records. In the past 3 years, Sunkist has broken 109 state records. Way to reach new heights, TEAM! 9-10 girls LCM 50 breast – Natalie Cox (LC State) 9-10 girls LCM 100 breast – Natalie Cox (SPA 4th of July) 9-10 girls LCM 50 breast – Natalie Cox...

Sunkist senior swimmers Anthony Santangelo, Marlan McElroy, Reed Mitchell, Jack Smithson, Josh Williamson, Sarah Berry, Chandler Carter, Jessica Blanchard and Mallory Dickey competed in the end of summer 2014 Southern Zone Senior Champs meet held in Fort Myers, Florida. Despite some challenging weather conditions, our swimmers swam fast all week, rocking finals with numerous personal bests and team records. Great trip to end a great season! RESULTS

Sunkist swimmers AK Mitchell, Khameron Glass and Ralph Moore traveled to San Antonio, TX, to compete for Team Mississippi at the 2014 Southern Zone Age Group Championships. They swam a combined 13 of 16 new personal best times with AK going 6 for 6 for 100% individual bests and a new team record on her 50 back relay lead-off! Way to represent, AK, Kham and Ralph!! RESULTS

Sunkist head coach David Orr named MS Swimming Age Group Coach of the Year for the 2013-2014 short course and long course seasons. Congrats to Coach David!

Sunkist wins Swim Columbus Summer Splash for 2nd straight year! Swimmers took a break from long course swimming to enjoy some short course fun at the new pool on the campus of the MUW. Swimmers enjoyed a fun time at the pool party and cookout at Coach Chain's house after the meet. Congrats to Sunkist high point winners: Lily Sammons, John Michael Oliphant, Bella Ward Lorence, Michael Robinson, Emma Sammons, Matthew Robinson and Kate Murphy! RESULTS Go Sunkist!

Sunkist traveled to Atlanta Father's Day weekend for SCAT's annual Swim With Dad Invitational held at Georgia Tech's Olympic pool. The meet featured chase starts and two to a lane for the distance races. Sunkist swimmers posted some great times despite the crowded conditions. Super Congrats to Anna Kate Bertolet swimming her first state meet qualifying time in the 100 free! RESULTS Go Sunkist!

Sunkist wins Stamm Family Invitational in Vicksburg for third straight year! Stormy weather didn't dampen spirits as Sunkist swimmers dominated tje competition from start to finish, winning multiple high points in the short course and long course competitions. Sunkist also claimed victory in the Splash For Cash competition, donating the $500 cash prize to Afton Strong Foundation in support of VSA swimmer Afton Wallace's fight with cancer. Sunkist stands strong with Afton, keeping her in our thoughts and prayers. SC RESULTS LC RESULTS Short Course High Point: 6&under Lily Sammons...