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Meet of Champs

By Annie Blaylock McQueen, Staff writer | August 27, 2025

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Chance Monroe, Markus Patterson, Gaines Bradshaw, Parker O’Connor

Chance Monroe, Markus Patterson, Gaines Bradshaw, and Parker O’Connor

A big shoutout to the Plaza Oaks Piranhas for a fantastic swim season this summer. This crew of 7-8-year-olds had a blast at the Meet of Champs at W. W. Emmons Natatorium, racing together in the 100-yard freestyle relay. Pictured (from left) are Chance Monroe (8), Markus Patterson (7), Gaines Bradshaw (8), and Parker O’Connor (8). These Rummel Creek Elementary friends learned a lot and had a ton of fun. They were led by Piranhas head coach Stephanie Mosley, who has coached the team for more than 15 years, along with assistant coaches.

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