Fayette County Swimmers Compete At the State-Level Games of Texas

Fayette County swimmers made waves at the 2025 Games of Texas held in College Station, proudly representing Region 5 and the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation (TAAF). This annual state-level event showcases top athletes from across Texas who qualify through regional competitions in a wide range of sports, including swimming, track and field, soccer, and more.

TAAF, the Texas Amateur Athletic Federation, is a nonprofit organization that promotes and organizes athletic competitions for amateur athletes of all ages across the state. Their mission is to encourage healthy lifestyles and sportsmanship through community-based programs and events like the Games of Texas.

This year, dozens of local swimmers—ranging from 6 to 18 years old—earned the opportunity to compete after strong performances at the Region 5 TAAF Championship Meet in Bryan earlier this summer. Over four days of intense competition, Fayette County swimmers held their own against athletes from across Texas, many of whom train year-round.

“Our swimmers continue to impress us with their grit, sportsmanship, and passion for the sport,” said Coach Gretchen Ledwik. “Most of our team only trains for two months in the summer and still shows up ready to compete against kids who swim all year. That says a lot about their work ethic and determination.”

Coach Sequoya Janacek added, “These kids never back down from a challenge. Watching them drop time, cheer for each other, and walk away with smiles (and medals) makes all the early mornings and hot pool decks worth it.”

In addition to individual events, several Fayette County swimmers also competed in relays, earning medals and top finishes across multiple age divisions. Highlights included personal best times, podium finishes, and even a relay team qualifying for the 2026 National State Games of America in Pennsylvania.

The Games of Texas not only offer a chance for young athletes to test their skills at the state level but also promote camaraderie, confidence, and a lifelong love for sports.

Congratulations to all our local swimmers for representing Fayette County with pride!

State Meet Results – Fayette County Highlights Relay Results: ● 11–12 Boys 200 Medley Relay – 3rd place, 2:18.49 (Garrison Ulrich, Andy Wyatt, Harlo Mankin, and Stratton Masek) – Dropped 9.05 seconds ● 11–12 Boys 200 Medley Relay – 12th, 2:56.59 (Parker Basco, Braxton Ingram, Eli Vasquez, Curtis Toombs) ● 11–12 Girls 200 Medley Relay – 12th, 2:33.82 (Savannah DeMers, Brook Yearwood, Adalyn Emmel, and Adelina Patterson) – Dropped 6.42 seconds ● 13–14 Girls 200 Medley Relay – 13th, 2:30.07 (Makenna Emmel, Hannah Garza, Kalla Billeck, Mallie Toombs) ● 11–12 Girls 200 Freestyle Relay – 14th, 2:18.18 (Savannah DeMers, Adelina Patterson, AO Gowers, and Adalyn Emmel) – Dropped 5.40 seconds ● 11–12 Boys 200 Freestyle Relay – 16th, 2:24.07 (Parker Basco, Braxton In-gram, Eli Vasquez, Curtis Toombs)- Dropped 15.81 ● 13–14 Girls 200 Freestyle Relay – 12th, 2:08.48 (Makenna, Hannah, Mallie, Jayde) – Dropped 1.23 seconds ● 13–14 Boys 200 Freestyle Relay – 18th, 2:06.19 (Joshua Mick, Darion Pierce, Milam Giles, Kaleb Wedmeir)- Dropped 16.44 ● 9–10 Boys 100 Freestyle Relay – 15th, 1:13.97 (Daniel, David, Tyler, Wake) – Dropped 7.31 seconds ● 9–10 Girls 100 Freestyle Relay – 17th, 1:17.46 (Penny, Olive, Emerson, Emily) – Dropped 5.60 seconds Individual Highlights: 11–12 Boys: ● Garrison Ulrich – 6th in 50 Back (35.39), 12th in 50 Breast (41.43), 16th in 50 Fly (36.14), 18th in 50 Free (31.29) ● Andy Wyatt – 4th in 50 Breast (38.22), 11th in 50 Fly (35.71), 12th in 100 IM (1:21.32) ● Eli Vasquez – 8th in 50 Breast (40.31) 13–14 Boys: ● Josh Mick – 16th in 50 Back (38.69, -1.65s), 25th in 100 IM (1:21.72) 13–14 Girls: ● Makenna Emmel – 31st in 50 Back (37.95), 23rd in 50 Fly (35.40), 28th in 50 Free (32.40, -0.22s) ● Kalla Billick – 19th in 50 Fly (33.93, -0.02s), 23rd in 50 Free (31.16, -0.22s) ● Mallie Toombs – 25th in 100 IM (1:23.06) 11–12 Girls: ● Brook Yearwood – 15th in 100 Free (1:14.07), 17th in 50 Breast (43.95, -0.24s), 18th in 50 Fly (37.44) ● Adalyn Emmel – 20th in 50 Back (39.83, -1.00s) ● Adelina Patterson – 21st in 50 Back (39.86, -2.56s)

9–10 Age Group: ● Daniel Hromadka – 23rd in 25 Back (21.78, -1.07s) ● Penny Bartek – 24th in

25 Breast (22.99, -0.13s) ● Olive Vasquez – 20th in

25 Fly (19.88, -2.35s)

6 & Under: ● Grayson Gartman – 7th in 25 Free (21.19, -1.14s), 7th in 25 Back (25.94, -1.63s)

8 & Under: ● Cora Prichard-Jones –

5th in 25 Back (21.50, -1.18s),

11th in 25 Breast (26.70,

-0.36s)

15–17 Age Group: ● Adysen Janacek – 27th in 100 Free (1:06.14), 22nd in 50 Breast (39.25), 37th in 50 Free (30.26) ● Victoria Sherwood

– 34th in 50 Back (37.10,

-1.22s), 37th in 50 Fly (36.14),

57th in 50 Free (31.87, -0.37s) ● Benjamin Hayner – 47th in 50 Breast (56.29, -1.9s),

84th in 50 Free (40.41) ● Alex Rester – 33rd in 50 Breast (36.15, -1.11s), 69th in

50 Free (28.01, -0.08s)

18 & Over: ● Ryan Goodwin – 10th in 50 Back (32.14), 9th in 50 Breast (36.18), 9th in 100 IM

(1:12.47) ● Josh Cardarelli – 12th in 50 Back (34.37), 17th in 50 Fly (33.53), 14th in 50 Free

(29.45) ● Eric Wyatt (40 & Over)

– 11th in 50 Free (33.08)