The Ware County Gators Swim Team delivered an impressive showing on Tuesday, December 9, 2025, as they hosted a competitive multi-team meet at the Waycross YMCA. With standout individual performances, relay success, and personal milestones achieved, the Gators continued to build momentum in their 2025 - 2026 campaign.
Junior Josh Smith set the tone early for Ware County, powering his way to a 1st-place finish in the boys 200-yard Individual Medley.
In the girls 200-yard Individual Medley, sophomore Kate Thorderson turned in a strong performance of her own, earning a 2nd-place finish and adding valuable points to the Gators’ overall total.
Senior distance standout Matthew Davis dominated the boys 500-yard Freestyle, claiming 1st place with a commanding swim.
Freshman Chloe Wyatt continued her breakout season with a 1st-place finish in the girls 100-yard Butterfly, cementing herself as one of the brightest young talents in the program.
The evening wrapped up with a strong team effort in the girls 400-yard Freestyle Relay, where the quartet of Chloe Wyatt, Bailey Wyatt, Karmyn Jones, and Kate Thorderson raced to an impressive 3rd - place finish against a deep field of competition.
One of the most celebrated moments of the night came from J’Mariyus Burn, who set a personal record in the boys 50 - yard Freestyle, breaking the one-minute mark for the first time.
At the end of the meet, the Gators finished 5th overall, a solid showing as the team continues to grow, improve, and prepare for championship season.
Next Up for the Gators
Valdosta High School Meet
Saturday, December 13, 2025
Valdosta State University (VSU)
1300 Sustella Ave.
Valdosta, GA
The Ware County Gator Swim Team returns to action this Saturday as they travel to Valdosta for another competitive slate of events. Go Gators!
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