“Neither snow, nor rain, nor heat, nor gloom of night stays these couriers from the swift completion of their appointed rounds.” Herodotus (484 – 430 BC)
Those powerful, ancient Greek words have modern meaning for the brawny Bradshaw Barracudas.
The swimmers’ first encounter with the Laurel Brooke Lightning team was cut short as a pair of tornadoes swept through the county…
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…and their Cherokee Summer Swim Association rematch 4 days later would be shortened too, this time due to lightning.
But the Barracudas would get enough time in the pool to pull out a victory, extinguishing the Lightning, 376 to 256.
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These are the Barracudas’ high-point swimmers:
Anna Beth Potter was best in the Girls (15-18) 50 Breaststroke & 50 Freestyle.
Kamryn Carter was fastest in the Girls (13-14) 50 Breaststroke & 100 Freestyle.
Ansley Davis captured the Girls (13-14) 100 IM & 50 Freestyle.
Rachel Renner won the Girls (11-12) 100 IM & 50 Freestyle.
Jordan Weems was tops in the Girls (11-12) 50 Breaststroke & 100 Freestyle.
Nolan Tully captured the Boys (9-10) 25 Breaststroke & 25 Freestyle.
Morgan Carter was best in the Girls (9-10) 100 IM & 25 Freestyle.
Isabella Tedesco won the Girls (9-10) 25 Breaststroke & 50 Freestyle.
Laurel Blase was victorious in the Girls (7-8) 100 IM & 25 Freestyle.
Lainey Blase was the fastest swimmer in the Girls (6/Under) 25 Backstroke & 25 Freestyle.
On June 27th, the Barracudas host the Woodmont Wahoos in both teams final meet of 2013.
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