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The South Western Championship Swim Meet was held on Saturday, July 25, 2015 at the Morgantown City Pool.
Allen County Sea Dragons, Barren County YMCA Killer Whales, Morgantown-Butler County Barracudas, Portland Sting Rays, and Southland Family Swim Club Sharks competed for Regional Championship bragging rights. 

For the first time in the history of the swim team the Morgantown-Butler County Barracudas won the championship.
“We are very excited for the kids as this has been a goal of the team for the last 4 years and we were finally able to obtain that goal,” said Coach Josh Henderson.

Several local swimmers set new records for the Barracudas. 
The girls relay team (Kursten Chinn, Adrianna Joiner, Mattie Smith, Bella Akers)
New record for the 11-12 100 Medley Relay
New record for the 11-12 100 Free Relay

The girls relay team (Gracie Deel, Mattie Smith, Lauren Tyree, Adrianna Joiner)
New record for the 15-16 Medley Relay

• Adrianna Joiner set the record for Girl's 11-12 100 IM

• Cameron Joiner set the record for the Men's 15-16 100 IM

• Adrianna Joiner set the record for the Girl's 13-14 50 Butterfly

• Cameron Joiner set the record for the Men's 15-16 50 Butterfly

• Cameron Joiner set the record for the Men's 15-16 50 Backstroke

• Foster Desmond set the record for the Men's Open 50 Breaststroke

• Mattie Smith set the record for the Girl's 11-12 50 Freestyle

• Cameron Joiner set the record for the Men's 15-16 50 Freestyle

High Point Earners
Boys 6 & Under Graham Smothers of the Southland Sharks
Girls 6 & Under Kate Neal of the Southland Sharks
Boys 8 & Under Ryan Wolfe of the Scottsville Core Seadragons
Girls 8 & Under Ali Greenwell of the Southland Sharks
Boys 10 & Under Ethan Luis of the Southland Sharks
Girls 10 & Under Hannah Winchel of Morgantown Butler County Swim Team

Boys 12 & Under Conner Glass of Morgantown Butler County Swim Team
Girls 12 & Under Hannah Doyle of Barren Co YMCA
Boys 14 & Under Connor Creek of Southland Sharks
Girls 14 & Under Kara Robertson Portland Swim Team
Men 15-16 Cameron Joiner of Morgantown Butler County Swim Team
Women 15-16 Kate Chaudoin of Southland Sharks
Men Open Harry Griffin of Scottsville Core Seadragons
Women Open Kennedy Ludwig of Barren Co. YMCA

“We would like to thank the mayor, pool staff, and city crew for getting the pool prepared for the event. We would also like to thank the lifeguards of the pool for participating with us throughout the year,” added Henderson.