Cougar Swimmers Impress in Second Meet of the Season

September 15, 2025 – The Grace Community School swim team made a powerful statement at their second meet of the season, held Thursday at the Tyler ISD Aquatic Center. Competing against strong teams from Legacy High School and Nacogdoches High School, the Cougars delivered a performance full of energy, focus, and fast swims.

Despite being early in the season, Grace swimmers recorded best times in 23 out of 31 events, a remarkable indicator of the team’s hard work and progress. Three of the four relays also posted best times, a strong sign of the team’s depth and cohesion.

Leading the way for the girls were Ella Buess and Natalie Jenks, both of whom delivered high-scoring performances across multiple events. On the boys’ side, Will Means and Daniel Minick set the pace for Grace, contributing valuable points and demonstrating leadership in the pool.

Coaches and fans praised the team’s energy, discipline, and early-season form—suggesting that the Cougars are on track for a strong year as they prepare for TISCA, Regionals, and State.

The next competition for the Grace Natadores will be Thursday, September 18, at the Tyler ISD
Aquatic Center beginning at 5:15 PM. Come cheer on the swim team as they race toward another strong showing!

Girls Individual Results:

  • Georgia Atkinson – 8th in 100 IM, 11th in 50 Breaststroke
  • Ella Buess – 4th in 50 Breaststroke, 6th in 100 Freestyle
  • Cora Castle – 5th in 100 IM, 8th in 50 Butterfly
  • Audrey Green – 17th in 50 Breaststroke, 19th in 100 Freestyle
  • Natalie Jenks – 4th in 50 Backstroke, 6th in 100 IM
  • Addie Lybrand – 12th in 200 Freestyle, 15th in 100 Freestyle

Boys Individual Results:

  • Mateo Agudelo – 7th in 100 IM, 14th in 50 Butterfly
  • Will Means – 6th in 50 Breaststroke, 9th in 50 Backstroke
  • Daniel Minick – 5th in 100 IM, 9th in 50 Butterfly
  • Eli Murphy – 12th in 100 IM, 17th in 50 Butterfly
  • Leonardo Rubio – 4th in 50 Butterfly, 11th in 100 Freestyle
  • Isaac Stephenson – 9th in 50 Breaststroke, 13th in 100 Freestyle
  • Micah Wilson – 14th in 50 Backstroke, 26th in 100 Freestyle