Bradshaw Farm Barracudas

You've worked hard all season! Congratulations Barracudas! At our end of season banquet we have a great dinner, awards are handed out, we watch the end of season video, and our swimmers receive their gifts!  Our sponsors and team leads receive gifts, too! Then, we hop in the pool together one last time for the season! So get ready for a night of celebration!

Bradshaw Farm Barracudas finish 2022 Summer Swim Season strong at 4-1, tied for 2nd place in Cherokee County!

These swimmers were honored at the team's season-ending banquet:

Coach's Award: Macie Euratte & Quincy Thompson
Extra Mile Award: Ella Kate Wood & Zavier Reinhart

High Point Award:
6/U Holden McCarthy & Ellie Rose Street
High Point Award:
7/8 Imogene Cutts & Harry Brookshire
High Point Award:
9/10 Henry Cutts & Sophie Stephens
High Point Award:
11/12 Katie Lee Cutts & Grant Stephens
High Point Award:
13/14 Grant Harrison & Bridget Mills
High Point Award:
15-18 Laurel Blase & Logan Geoghagan

Most Improved Swimmers: Emma Lindsey, Brecken Maxwell, Lauren Noble, Patrick Mills, Rylan Jane McCarthy, Max Silverman, Sophia Hude, Micah Andrew, Abby Hude, Dalton McKeone

Record Breaker: Girls15 & Up 100 Individual Medley -- Laurel Blase
Record Breaker: Girls 15 & Up 200 Medley Relay -- Kelsey Jackson, Laurel Blase, Lainey Blase, Isabel Harper
Record Breaker: Boys 7/8 100 Medley Relay -- Harry Brookshire, Alex Mracna, Zaine Reinhart, Austin Morris

Spirit Award: Gabe Moreno & Gabrielle Turner

Ten Year Award: Kelsey Jackson, Ally Williams & Clara Williams

Graduating Senior: Sydney Struchtemeyer

Bitty Barracudas: Mattie Awesome, Ava Buchholz, Adeline Butterworth, Teagan Campbell, Katherine Edwards, Noelle Hardie, Paige Henney, Emma Lindsey, Reilly Meeks Julia Moore, Elly Mracna, Sarah Nixon, Natalie Silverman, Jolene Srok, Lily Starner, Ellie Rose Street, Haley Thompson, Piper Waters, Geoffrey Blackstock, Ollie Gonzalez, Parker Malucci, Brecken Maxwell, Everett Maxwell, Holden McCarthy, Hunter Selander, Davis Sweazey, Hank Vogel, Luke Wiger

UNDEFEATED!

A BIG BRADSHAW FARM SHOUT-OUT to our 2021 BARRACUDAS SWIM TEAM, awarded as ATLANTA SWIM ASSOCIATION'S DUAL MEET CHAMPIONS!

Here are this summer's special award winners, announced at the team banquet:

Coach's Award
Ryan McWhorter & Matthew Blackstock

Extra Mile Award
Lillian Falter, Simon Mills & Ian Sweazey

Spirit Award
Lydia Edwards & Hunter Sample

High Point Award -- 6 & under
Gabrielle Turner & Harry Brookshire
High Point Award -- 7 & 8
Matthew Blackstock/Ethan McFadden & Sophie Stephens
High Point Award -- 9 & 10
Elle Iverson & Grant Stephens
High Point Award -- 11 & 12
Grant Harrison & Gianna Williams
High Point Award -- 13 & 14
Lainey Blase & Ian Sweazey
High Point Award -- 15 - 18
Eli Brinkman & Laurel Blase

Most Improved -- 6 & under
Riley Fake & Paxton Reagin
Most Improved -- 7 & 8
Will Mosley & Addie Falls
Most Improved -- 9 & 10
Annie White & James Gilreath
Most Improved -- 11 & 12
Gabe Moreno & Blair Hutson
Most Improved -- 13 & up
Jaelyn Lantz & Parker McKi

10 Year Award
Tristan Barber, Nate Johnson, Audrey Crose, Brett Lowry, Lainey Blase & Hunter Sample

Bitty Barracuda Award
Ollie Gonzales, Charlotte Edwards, Wes McFadden, Katherine Edwards, Paxton Reagin, Riley Fake, Ximena Jimenez, Bella McWilliams, Hunter Selander, Noelle Lowry, Davis Sweazey, Audrey Plotkin, Mark Seals, Jolene Strok, Hayes Wright, Ellie Rose Street, Gabrielle Turner

Team Record Breakers
Laurel Blase/15-18 Girls - 50 Back 28.53
Grant Davis/15-18 Boys - 50 Free 23.06 & 50 Fly 25.75
Eli Brinkman/15-18 Boys - 50 Back 25.84

The team is so proud of head coach Ansley Davis for being named the Atlanta Swim Association 2021 Coach of the Year! Ansley has given her heart & soul to the team through hard work, determination, and laughter! Ansley, enjoy your "retirement" after all those years of commitment to the team as a swimmer and as a coach. 

Good luck & heartfelt thanks as well to our Cuda graduating seniors: Thomas Lovin, Caroline Bagwell & Grant Davis. Once a Barracuda always a Barracuda....Icky La Boomba!!! 

Thanks again to all our fantastic sponsors!

** Due to the pandemic, we did not have a 2020 summer season **

Bradshaw Barracudas Celebrate an Undefeated 2019 Summer Swim Season!

In the county’s inaugural season in the Atlanta Swim Association, the Barracudas captured the Cherokee Division Championship. The team capped the stellar season with our team banquet and awards:

High-Point Award
6/U: Brennan Lyle & Sophie Stephens
7/8: Rylan McWhorter & Grant Stephens
9/10: Dalton McKeone & Addy Blalock
11/12: Lainey Blase & Cash Kremer
13/14: Logan Geoghagan & Laurel Blase
15/U: Maddy Rogers & Grant Davis

Coach’s Award
Ella Waters & Jake Posey

Extra-Mile Award
Asher Troskie & Sophia Wood

Spirit Award
Ana Stone & Atticus Diaz

Ten-Year Award
Suzy Rogers & Laurel Blase

Graduating Seniors
Molly Kate Bagwell, Tanner Baird, Daniel Ergle & Maddy Rogers

Record Breakers
7/8 Boys 25 Fly: Grant Stephens
11/12 Girls 50 Free: Lainey Blase
13/14 Girls 50 Back: Laurel Blase
13/14 Girls 50 Fly: Laurel Blase
13/14 Girls 200 Free Relay: Kelsey Jackson, Paige Wolosiewicz, Suzy Rogers, Laurel Blase
13/14 Girls 200 Medley Relay: Kelsey Jackson, Paige Wolosiewicz, Laurel Blase, Suzy Rogers
13/14 Boys 50 Free: Logan Geoghagan
13/14 Boys 50 Fly: Logan Geoghagan
15/18 Girls 50 Back: Maddy Rogers
15/18 Boys 50 Back: Grant Davis
15/18 Boys 100 Free: Grant Davis
15/18 Boys 100 IM: Grant Davis

Most-Improved
6/U: Bella Hass & Ethan McFadden
7/8: Vivi Preston & Jacob Randall
9/10: Sophia Swanson & Elijah Hass
11/12: Eliana Baardson & Brandon Palmer
13/14: Amelia Buynoski & Cainan Curtis
15/U: Lydia Crose & Adam Hall

Bitty Barracudas
Savannah Campbell, Carleigh Cato, Harper Dierdorff, Charlotte Edwards, Isabella Hass, Olivia Lopez, Elsa Maxwell, Audrey Posey, Sophie Stephens, Piper Taylor, Addie Troskie, Arlene Upchurch, Tatum Waters, Ella Kate Wood, Graham Johns, Brennan Lyle, Ethan McFadden, Lawson McWhorter, Finnigan McWhorter, Will Mosley, Boyd Selander

Congratulations to the Bradshaw Farm Barracudas on a Fantastic 2018 Summer Swim Season! 

High-Point Award 
Macie Euratte, Tripp Upchurch, Gianna Williams, Grant Stephens, Addy Blalock, Cash Kremer, Lainey Blase, Clint Schuler, Laurel Blase, Grant Davis, Maddy Rogers & Daniel Ergle

Coaches' Award 
Ryan Peters & Sydney Struchtemeyer

Extra-Mile Award 
Luke Griffies & Gracie Summers

Spirit Award 
Anika Kumar & Luca Lopez

Ten-Year Award 
Molly Kate Bagwell, Caroline Bagwell, Lydia Crose, Claire Crose, Anthony Cangemi & Katie Sarkady

Graduating Seniors 
Claire Crose
Ansley Davis

Record Breakers
Grant Davis: Boys 13-14 50 Free, 50 Back, 100 Free, 100 IM, 50 Fly 
Boys 13-14 200 Free Relay (E. Brinkman, N. Johnson, L. Geoghagan, G. Davis
Boys 13-14 200 Medley Relay (G. Davis, L. Geoghagan, E. Brinkman, N. Johnson)
Maddy Rogers Girls 15-18 50 Back
Chad Morrow Boys 15-18 50 Back

Most-Improved Swimmers 
Harper Dierdorff, Lawson McWhorter, Rylan McWhorter, Chason Shepherd, Ann Brannan Upchurch, Michael Buckle, Mimi Griffies, Lincoln McKeone, Paige Wolosiewicz, Brett Lowry, Claire Wallace & Caleb Struchtemeyer

Bitty Barracudas 
Kaylee Cesnik, Harper Dierdorff, Macie Euratte, Sophia Geoghagan, Elsa Maxwell, McKenna Nettuno, Sophia Stephens, Addie Troskie, Graham Johns, Lawson McWhorter, Finnigan McWhorter, Jaxson Montgomery, Will Mosley, Mason Summers, Owen Thompson, Quincy Thompson, Sean Thompson & Tripp Upchurch

Barracuda Swimmers on District 5 “Cherokee Cyclones” Team 
Addison Blalock & Carter Blalock
Ally Williams, Clara Williams & Gianna Williams

Bradshaw Barracudas are proud of their outstanding team for Summer 2017!

Coach’s Award
Delana Schmidt & Ian Blum

Spirit Award
Lainey Blase & Ian Sweazey

Extra Mile Award
Sara Rogers, Troy Scott & Adam Hall

High Point Awards
Ally Johnson, Carter Blalock, Elana Dagostino, Ian Blum, Sophie Taylor, Cash Kremer, Laurel Blase, Clint Schuler, Morgan Carter, Grant Davis, Jordan Weems, Chad Morrow

Most Improved Swimmers
McKenna Nettuno, Asher Troskie, Halley Jurnack, Luke Griffies, Reece Harper, Parker Ingram, Triniti McKellar, Cainan Curtis, Franchesca McKellar, Daniel McCrobie, Grace Bishop, Nick Janflone

Record Breakers
Grant Davis: Boys 13-14 100 Free (56.21) & 100 IM (1:01:12)
Jordan Weems: Girls 15-18 50 Back (31:04)

10 Year Award
Grant Davis, Sara Rogers, Morgan Carter & Adam Hall

Graduating Seniors
Kamryn Carter & Daniel Palmer

Bitty Barracuda Award
Carter Blalock, Anthony Dagostino, Drexel Iverson, Jack Johnston, Blake McWhorter, Jack Sample, Grant Stephens, Mason Summers, Asher Troskie, Lydia Edwards, Hailey Edwards, Gabriella Hass, Elle Iverson, Ally Johnson, Rylan McWhorter, McKenna Nettuno, Jaycee Srok & Taylor Throne

District Team
Chad Morrow and Addy Blalock

Barracudas' Summer Swan Song:  The Bradshaw Farm Barracudas wrapped up their Cherokee Summer Swim Association 2016 season by honoring their athletes.

The Barracudas recognized their 2016 swimmers with these accolades:

Coach's Award-- Mac McCloskey & Kylie Mullings

Extra Mile Award-- Charlie Upchurch, Gigi Williams & Cash Kremer

Spirit Award-- Carter Blalock & Addison Jones

Bitty Barracuda Award-- Hailey Harmon, Ally Johnson, Rylan McWhorter, Gracie McCrobie, Gigi Williams, Carter Blalock, Brennan Maxwell, Jack Samples, Brayden Howard & Blake McWhorter

High Point Award-- Brayden Howard, Addy Blalock, Cash Kremer, Lainey Blase, Laurel Blase, Grant Davis, Clint Schuler, Kamryn Carter, Nick Duclos, Emma Gellatt, Anthony Cangemi & Ally Johnson

Ten Year Award-- Kristina Friedrichs, Victoria Ergle, Maddy Rogers, Trey Johnston, Katherine Johnston & Connor Johnston

2016 Record Holders-- Clint Schuler Boys 9-10 25 Free, Grant Davis Boys 11-12 50 Free, 50 Back, 50 Fly, 100 Free, 100 IM, Grant Davis/Gavin D'Ambrosio/Nate Johnson/Nick Castel Boys 11-12 200 Free Relay, Kamryn Carter Girls 15-18 50 Fly, 100 IM, Kamryn Carter/Jordan Weems/Kristina Friedrichs/Maddy Rogers Girls 15-18 200 Medley Relay

Most Improved Award-- Hailey Harmon, Brennen Maxwell, Addison George, Parker Ingram, Mimi Griffies, Ian Sweazey, Reilly Almy, Calvin Crose, Sara Rogers, Lukas Baardson, Abby George, Trey Johnston

District Team-- Clint Schuler, Audrey Crose, Addy Blalock, Ellen McWhorter, Emily Zeigler

The Bradshaw Farm Barracudas swim team finished the Cherokee Summer Swim Association 2015 season undefeated with a victory over the River Green Rays, 599 to 250. This summer, the ‘Cudas also beat the Woodmont Wahoos, Arbor View Devil Rays, Orange Shoals Otters and the Laurel Brooke Lightning.

The Barracudas celebrated by honoring team members...

The Coaches’ Award went to Max Derman and Victoria Ergle.

Mimi Griffies and Nate Johnson were recognized for their Barracuda Spirit.

The Extra Mile Award was presented to Tristan Barber, Trey Johnston & Jake Young.

The Barracudas’ High Point Award winners:
6 & Under – Addy Blalock & Ian Blum
7 & 8 – Pearson Jones & Lainey Blase
9 & 10 – Laurel Blase & Gavin D’Ambrosio
11 & 12 – Grant Davis & Morgan Carter
13 & 14 – Emma Gelatt & Connor Johnston
15 & Up – Jack Garnham & Ansley Davis

These are the Barracudas’ Most Improved Swimmers:
6 & Under – Gracie Summers & Braden Howard
7 & 8 – Charlie Upchurch & Haylee Johnson
9 & 10 – Delana Schmidt & Clay Tucker
11 & 12 – Caden Summers & Ashlyn George
13 & Up – Abby George & Dominick Mattia

These swimmers received the Ten Year Award for their decade on the team: Bethany Palmer, Jack Murray, Daniel Ergle & Ansley Davis.

Seven ‘Cudas were honored for breaking team records:
Kamryn Carter (Girls 15-18) 50 Backstroke & 50 Breaststroke
Grant Davis (Boys 11-12) 50 Backstroke & 100 Freestyle
Lainey Blase (Girls 7-8) 25 Butterfly & 100 IM
For Girls (13-14) 200 Freestyle Relay – Kylie Mullings, Maddy Rogers, Jordan Weems & Emma Gelatt

Here are the Bradshaw Farm 6 & Under “Bitty Barracudas” who were recognized:
Addie Kate Black, Addy Blalock, Juliana Mathews, Gracie McCrobie, Anna Kate McNeal, Ella Grace Moores, Gracie Summers, Gigi Williams, Ian Blum, Atticus Diaz, Luke Griffies & Braden Howard

Finally, there was a fond farewell to the Barracudas’ graduating seniors: Trey Ergle, Jack Garnham,Trace Kloeblen & Alston Tucker.

The Bradshaw Farm team is proud to be sending 18 of its swimmers and Co-Head Coach Pam Hess to the upcoming GRPA District 5 Swim Meet on July 11th at the Cherokee County Aquatic Center.

Barracudas Undefeated!

The Bradshaw Farm Barracudas claimed their third straight summer swim championship with victories over Woodmont, Orange Shoals (parts 1 & 2), Laurel Brooke and Arbor View.

The season climaxed with a celebration of the team’s sensational swimmers.

These swimmers were cited as the team’s “High Point” honorees:
6 & Under – Natalie Melton & Cash Kremer
7 & 8 – Clare Mills & Mac McCloskey
9 & 10 – Laurel Blase & Grant Davis
11 & 12 – Emma Gelatt & Connor Johnston
13 & 14 – Ansley Davis & Luke Palmer
15 – 18 – Kamryn Carter & Ben and Jack Syers

Recipients of the “Coaches’ Award” were Maddy Rogers & Carson Duffy

“Spirit Award” winners were Kelsey Jackson & Daniel Ergle

The “Most Improved” swimmers were:
6 & Under – Sophia Maxwell & Ethan Zeigler
7 & 8 – Addy Sandt & Brett Piskorz
9 & 10 – Avery Glover & Kobe Valone
11 & 12 – Isabella Valone & Peter Van der Blom
13 & Up – Claire Crose & Ethan Eltz

These swimmers were cited for going the “Extra Mile”…
Kyra Larson, Adam Hall & Tyler Sandt

The Barracudas had a boat load of Record Breakers in 2014:
Kamryn Carter (15 – 18) 100 Freestyle, 50 Butterfly, 100 IM
Grant Davis (9 & 10) 50 Freestyle, 25 Butterfly, 100 IM, 100 Freestyle Relay
Ben Syers (15 – 18) 50 Freestyle
Jack Syers (15 – 18) 50 Backstroke
Kylie Mullings (11 & 12) 50 Backstroke
Laurel Blase (9 & 10) 25 Freestyle
Braeden Larson (9 &10) 100 Freestyle Relay & 100 Medley Relay
Nate Johnson (9 & 10) 100 Freestyle Relay & 100 Medley Relay
Conner Gelatt (9 & 10) 100 Freestyle Relay & 100 Medley Relay
Liam Mills (9 & 10) 100 Medley Relay
Carson Duffy (11 & 12) 200 Freestyle Relay
Anthony Cangemi (11 & 12) 200 Freestyle Relay
Nicholas Janflone (11 & 12) 200 Freestyle Relay
Conner Johnston (11 & 12) 200 Freestyle Relay

Five swimmers celebrated their 10th anniversary with the team:
Kamryn Carter, Daniel Palmer, Luke Palmer, Rachel Renner & Jordan Weems

These were the 2014 “Bitty Barracudas” –
Addie Kate Beck, Audrey Crose, Emmalyn DeBaker, Jolie Gutmann, Haylee Johnson, Sophia Maxwell, Grace McCrobie, Elizabeth McWhorter, Natalie Melton, Ella Grace Moores, Olivia Shaw, Lauren Stephens, Gigi Williams, Ian Blum, Britt Gonzi, Parker Ingram, Cash Kremer, Maddox Singleton, Cameron Thompson, Kolton Valone & Ethan Zeigler

The team said goodbye to its Seniors:
Josh Bath, Madeline Janflone, Joe Murray, Ben Syers, Jack Syers & Emma Williams.

There were fond farewells, too for the Barracudas’ longtime coordinator, Anne Davis. The team is relieved that although she’s stepping down as coordinator, she’ll still be with the Barracudas next summer.

Finally, tears were shed with the departure of Jonny Balchus. Jonny started swimming for the team 12 summers ago and for the past six served as head coach.

Before Jonny swam off into Barracuda immortality, he led his fishies one last time in a rousing rendition of “Icky La Boomba!”

Barracudas = Back-to-Back Champs

The Barracudas undefeated season means the swim team from the Bradshaw Farm subdivision in Hickory Flat are 2013 champions of the Cherokee Summer Swim Association's "B" division. Last summer, the Barracudas were champs of the former Red League.

This summer, the Barracudas out swam the Arbor View Devil Rays, Orange Shoals Otters, Laurel Brooke Lightning & Woodmont Wahoos.

The Barracudas capped their championship season with awards for their outstanding swimmers:

High Point Awards
6 & Under - Pearson Jones & Lainey Blase
7 & 8 - Brock Freeman & Laurel Blase
9 & 10 - Nate Johnson & Morgan Carter
11 & 12 - Connor Johnston & Rachel Renner
13 & 14 - Trey Johnston & Ansley Davis
15 – 18 - Kyle Renner & Madeline Janflone

Record Breakers
Laurel Blase – (Girls 7-8) 25 Backstroke & 25 Butterfly
Ansley Davis, Kristina Friedrichs, Kamryn Carter & Sarah Young – (Girls 13-14) 200 Medley Relay

Coach’s Award
Katherine Johnston & Daniel Palmer

Spirit Award
Katie Sarkady & Jackson Taylor

Extra Mile Award
Jenna Marinelli & David Hall

Most Improved
6 & Under - Maddox Singleton & Clara Williams
7 & 8 - Christopher Search & Abbi Laczko
9 &10 - Nicholas Castel & Mackynze Williams
11 & 12 - Ian Hathcock & Kyra Larson
15 – 18 - Mikayla Miller

10 Year Award
Amanda Sarkady, Daniel Clark, Michael Vogel & Joe Murray

Bitty Barracuda Award
Ava Blum & Drew Harmon

For some Barracuda swimmers, the competition continues. These swimmers were selected for the Cherokee County all-star swim team to compete in the upcoming GRPA 5th District Swim Championship in Marietta:

Caroline Bagwell, Molly Kate Bagwell, Tafton Barber, Tristan Barber, Josh Bath, Walker Beck, Hannah Becker, Laurel Blase, Anthony Cangemi, Morgan Carter, Kamryn Carter, Ansley Davis, Grant Davis, Max Derman, Hayley Domangue, Nick Duclos, Brock Freeman, Kristina Friedrichs, Jack Garnham, Connor Gelatt, Emma Gelatt, Jackie Hill, Jessica Hill, Brittni Hoover, Kelsey Jackson, Nicholas Janflone, Madeline Janflone, Nate Johnson, Connor Johnston, Katherine Johnston, Alyssa Kirby, Ella Kloeblen, Adam Laselva, Brett Lowry, Brent Mascheri, Mac McClosky, Lauren McClosky, Chad Morrow, Kylie Mullings, Alana Neely, Anna Beth Potter, Kyle Renner, Rachel Renner, Maddy Rogers, Sophie Roy, Katie Sarkady, Allison Sparkman, Ben Syers, Jack Syers, Isabella Tedesco, Kelci Verdon, Michael Vogel, Blake Wallace, Jordan Weems, Austin Yapp & Sarah Young.

Winners in the District meet can advance to the GRPA State Championship later this summer. Barracuda Head Coach Jonny Balchus was selected to be the Cherokee County state team’s assistant coach.

Barracudas’ Best

The Bradshaw Farm Barracudas capped their 2012 Cherokee County Summer Swimming Championship by honoring their best performers.

These are the “High Point” Award winners:

15-18
Boys – Jack & Ben Syers
Girls – Mallory Metraw

13-14
Boys – Landon Ballard
Girls – Kamryn Carter

11-12
Boys – Michael Minozzi
Girls – Kristina Friedrichs

9-10
Boys – Luke Roness
Girls – Kylie Mullings

7-8
Boys – Grant Davis
Girls – Laurel Blase

6 & Under
Boys – Mac McCloskey & Max Derman
Girls – Lainey Blase

Nearly half of the Barracuda swimming records were broken during the 2012 season. These record-breakers were honored:

Laurel Blase, Grant Davis, Evan Sengstock, Nathan Johnson, Brock Freeman, Connor Gelatt, Luke Roness, Sam Minozzi, Connor Johnston, Austin Yearout, Nicholas Janflone, Jaclyn Hill, Ansley Davis, Jordan Weems, Kristina Friedrichs, Sophie Roy, Kamryn Carter, Sara Young, Lindsey Ballard, Kyle Renner, Landon Ballard, Nick Duclos, Michael Vogel, Anna Beth Potter & Kristina Kosloski