The Mid-Carolina High School Swim Team finished up their regular season on September 29 with a home meet versus Newberry, Richland Northeast, Brookland-Cayce, Airport, and Newberry Academy. Graduating seniors, William Folk and Sam Hawkins, were recognized for being part of the varsity team for 6 years. Personal best times were achieved by Cassidy Price in the 500 freestyle, Ashleigh Bunce in 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle, Jorja McGee in 100 freestyle and 500 freestyle, William Folk in 200 freestyle, Grant Smith in 200 freestyle, and Braedon Connelly in 100 breaststroke.
For the season, 5 swimmers achieved individual consideration times to swim at the state meet.
Jorja McGee: 200 freestyle, 200 Individual Medley, 100 freestyle, 500 freestyle
Cassidy Price: 500 freestyle
Sam Hawkins: 200 freestyle, 100 backstroke, 500 freestyle
Grant Smith: 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle, 100 butterfly, 50 freestyle, 500 freestyle
Rhett Smith: 200 freestyle, 100 freestyle
The boys 200 medley relay, boys 200 freestyle relay and the boys 400 freestyle relay teams achieved consideration times. The relays are made up of Braedon Connelly, William Folk, Sam Hawkins, Will Hawkins, Grant Smith, and Rhett Smith.
Sam Hawkins also received automatic qualifying times in 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle.
The 3A Girls State Swim Meet will be held on Saturday, October 9 at the North Charleston Aquatic Center. Jorja McGee will be competing in the 200 freestyle and the 100 freestyle. Cassidy Price will be competing in the 500 freestyle.
The 3A Boys State Swim Meet will be held on Monday, October 11 at the North Charleston Aquatic Center. Rhett Smith will be competing in the 200 freestyle. Grant Smith will be competing in the 100 butterfly and the 500 freestyle. Sam Hawkins will be competing in the 50 freestyle and the 100 freestyle. All three boys relays will be competing, as well.