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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...

Farrah Pitts outlasts a packed field of Sunkist Seniors and Juniors to win annual team competition. Holiday 500 is a tournament format of 500 freestyle races with brackets set up randomly by computer. Slower swimmers get a head start based on difference in best times with most races coming down to the last lap. Winners advance to the next round. 32 swimmers battled in this year's Holiday 500 with Farrah Pitts out-lasting all swimmers for 5 rounds to win $50 gift certificate to the movies! Congrats to runner-up Emma Sammons...

Sunkist swims fast in Memphis at the Gil Stovell BBQ Fest Invitational. Jack Smithson reaches the finals in the 50 Fly Shootout, just missing first by .02 to winner Sean Kirwan of Collierville Swimming. Lots of improved times as swimmers adjust to long course in this early season meet. Sunkist won 5 high points and broke 1 state record! Big Shout Out to Natalie Cox breaking the 10&under girls LC 100 breaststroke state record with a time of 1:28.12! Natalie breaks a record that was set over 26 years ago!...