TCS Swim Team Is Making Waves!

By Samantha DePriest

As the final whistle blew signaling the end of an incredible season, our TCS swim team coach reflected on the hard work and dedication that carried the team through every practice and meet. With smiles on their faces and a sense of accomplishment in their hearts, these student athletes celebrated not just their personal bests, but their team spirit and growth that defined their journey. Though their season came to a close, the bonds formed and lessons learned will continue to impact each swimmer long after the last lap.

TCS Swim Coach Mr. Devin James shares, “Our season is over now but our vision was to develop athletes that represent both the school and Christ well, in and out of the pool. We had hoped for a second place finish or higher in the Coweta cup and a second place finish or higher for middle school state. The varsity did finish 2nd in the Coweta County Championship and the middle school team finished 2nd for the state so we were super happy about that.”

“Its amazing to see the development of our athletes both in the pool and in their faith. The swimmers have dropped an extraordinary amount of time from the beginning of the season. We really focused on faith and attitude this season and the swimmers have really embraced this and we have really seen a willingness to step into things that they normally wouldn't for the sake of the team. So many of our swimmers had to step into events that they normally dont swim, and their positive attitude toward this shows just as much about their personal development as it does their physical.“

“The men's team finished 12th overall for 1A-3A state. Frank Edwards, Bryce Ryan, and the 200 free relay team all had finishes in the top 10. Bryce Ryan podiumed for 3rd place in the 500 free, which I believe is TCS's first ever podium at GHSA state. Owen Osborne and Elliott Pabst finished top 20 in all their events as well.”

2025 GHSA State finishes

200 Medley team - Bryce Ryan, Owen Osborne, Frank Edwards, and Elliott Pabst - 14th place

200 Free - Bryce Ryan 4th and Frank Edwards - 8th place

50 Free - Owen Osborne - 15th place

100 Fly - Elliott Pabst - 15th place

500 Free - Bryce Ryan 3rd and Frank Edwards - 5th place

200 Free relay - Bryce Ryan, Frank Edwards, Elliott Pabst, and Owen Osborne - 9th place