Grace Middle School Swimmers Rise at Grace Invitational Meet
October 6, 2025 – This past weekend, the Tyler Grace Community Cougars made a strong impression at the 9th Annual Grace Community Invitational Meet held at East Texas Aquatics. The middle school swim team secured an impressive third-place finish overall, scoring a total of 103 points. Competing schools included Hubbard Middle School, Birdwell Middle School, Moore Middle School, Three Lakes Middle School, Caldwell Middle School, Brook Hill Junior High, Kings Academy Junior High, and Longview Christian School.
Throughout the meet, the Grace Cougars displayed remarkable heart, unity, and perseverance. Every swimmer contributed significantly—whether in relay events, individual races, achieving personal bests, or supporting teammates from the deck. The meet was not only about accumulating points but also about developing skill, courage, and determination.
Girls Individual Events
- Evelyn Buess: 6th in 50 Free, 5th in 50 Breast
- Isabella Martin: 4th in 50 Breast
- Lydia Martinez: 2nd in 100 IM, 1st in 50 Butterfly
- Larken Meads: 5th in 50 Free, 13th in 50 Back
- Audrey Stephenson: 2nd in 50 Free, 3rd in 50 Back
Boys Individual Events
- Christopher Allgaier: 1st in 50 Back, 2nd in 50 Breast
- William Martin: 11th in 50 Free, 11th in 50 Breast
- Noah Newton: 2nd in 50 Free, 3rd in 50 Breast
Girls Relay Results
- Girls 200 Medley Relay (Stephenson, Martin, Martinez, Meads): 2nd place
- Girls 200 Free Relay (Stephenson, Martin, Meads, Martinez): 2nd place
The Cougars’ performances this weekend demonstrate their ongoing commitment to excellence and teamwork as the season progresses.