Surge Aquatics

Thank you to everyone who attended our 2026 Swim-A-Thon and Awards Ceremony!

We’re proud to recognize this year’s Team Values Award winners! Swimmers who consistently represented our team at a high level:

Speed – Kate, Olivia
Unity – Kai, Luke
Relentless – Gracelynn, Liana
Growth – Ruby, Zac, Jeremiah
Encouragement – Chris, Music, Beau

These athletes did an outstanding job living out what our team stands for, both in and out of the water.

Celebrating our Seniors!!
Sending them off with so much love from our Surge family! Proud of everything they have accomplished!
🖤🤍🩶

Kia Anderson

* continuing his swimming career at Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology
* studying electrical engineering
❤️🤍

Kate Govin

* continuing her swimming career at Texas Christian University
* planning to study to become an orthodontist or veterinarian
💜🤍

Kaitlyn Grover

* continuing her swimming career at University of St. Thomas
* studying business marketing
❤️💛

Emerson Ransom

* continuing his swimming career at Rhodes College
* studying business and finance
🖤❤️

Sam Skelton

* continuing his journey at Blinn College where he plans to study kinesiology
💙💙

Jason Hufford

* continuing his journey at Texas Tech University where he plans to study electrical engineering
❤️❤️

🏊‍♀️ Senior Spotlight: Kate Elizabeth Govin 🏊‍♀️

From her early days with Surge to her final high school season, Kate Elizabeth Govin has been a dedicated and driven athlete while representing Pieper High School. Over the past five years with Surge, she has developed into a strong competitor, bringing speed and excitement to every race she swims.

💥 Favorite Event:
• 50 Freestyle

🎓 Future Plans:
Kate plans to attend college, with her final decision still to be determined. She has big goals for her future and hopes to become either an orthodontist or a veterinarian.

🎶 Favorite Memory:
At the Round Rock meet, Kate was the #1 seed in the 50 Free and got to select the song for the super final. She chose “Fire the Cannons (1812 Overture),” making it a fun and memorable moment!

Kate’s determination, personality, and competitive spirit have made her an important part of the Surge family. We are so proud of her and excited to see where her journey takes her next!

👏 Congratulations, Kate! 👏

🏊‍♂️ Senior Spotlight: Kai Adam Anderson 🏊‍♂️

From his first days in the water to his final high school season, Kai has been a dedicated and spirited member of the SRG family while attending Hill Country College Preparatory High School. He has been swimming for 8 years and competing on SRG for 5, growing into a strong and determined athlete.

💥 Favorite Events:
• 200 Fly

🎓 Future Plans:
Kai will attend the Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology to study Electrical Engineering, where he also plans to continue his swimming career.

💭 Favorite Memory:
Kai will never forget one grueling punishment fly set, after which Coach K told him he was a future to 200 flyer. That moment has stuck with him and showed him that not only is he his capable of overcoming hard obstacles, but he can make them his strengths as well.

From mastering all Surge values to leading by example, Kai’s hard work, humor, and heart have made a lasting impact on SRG. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all you accomplish next!

👏 Congratulations, Kai! 👏

🏊‍♂️ Senior Spotlight: Jason Raephel Hufford 🏊‍♂️

From his very first race at just 3 years old to his final high school season, Jason Hufford has built a lifelong passion for swimming through dedication, growth, and perseverance. He began swimming summer recreation with the Brighton Green Gators in Richmond, Virginia, where he competed every summer through age 16. Along the way, he also swam for the Manchester Marlins YMCA team before joining Quest Swimming at age 11 in 2019, continuing there through age 15. He later spent a year with SwimRVA before moving to Bulverde and becoming part of the Surge Aquatics family.
Jason also competed at the high school level for Clover Hill High School in Richmond, Virginia during his freshman and sophomore years before transferring to Smithson Valley High School, where he completed his junior and senior seasons.

🎓 Future Plans:
Jason plans to attend Texas Tech University, where he will study Electrical Engineering. We are proud to have him as part of the Surge family and can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next!

👏 Congratulations, Jason! 👏

🏊‍♂️ Senior Spotlight: Andrew Coleman Young 🏊‍♂️

From his first days in the water to his final high school season, Andrew Coleman Young, born in Charlotte, NC and later moving to Texas in 2012, has been a dedicated and spirited member of the SRG family while attending Davenport High School. He began his SRG journey in 2019 at just 11 years old, diving into competitive swimming for the very first time with two practices a week, and has since grown into a strong and versatile swimmer.

💥 Favorite Events:
• Breaststroke (his specialty!)
• Sprint Freestyle & Sprint Butterfly, especially for relays

🎓 Future Plans:
Andrew will attend Baylor University this fall, where he plans to study Pre Law. He has been awarded the Baylor Distinction Award for his academic achievements, an incredible honor! He is also looking forward to staying active by joining a club swim team or triathlon club on campus.

🐾 Favorite Memory:
One of Andrew’s most cherished and funniest memories involves his beloved cat, Lilly. After practices, Lilly would curl up on his suits and towels, drawn to the chlorine scent and even perch right on his head! Though she passed away in September, she remains a special part of his journey and is deeply missed. ❤️

From his early days learning the basics to becoming a senior leader, Andrew’s hard work, humor, and heart have made a lasting impact on SRG. We are so proud of you and can’t wait to see all you accomplish next!

👏 Congratulations, Andrew! 👏

Congratulations to our 2026 Texas Age Group State swimmers: Paitly, Liana, and Luke.

All three advanced to finals and represented Surge incredibly well. A special congratulations to Liana on setting two TAGS records. Now the fastest 13–14 girl in Texas history in the 100 Butterfly and 200 Butterfly.

100 Fly- TAGS Record
200 Fly- TAGS Record and Summer Junior Nationals Qualifying Time

The process continues.

Marsh Madness Meet 💙 The final meet of the season and the best way to end it. So many personal bests, huge improvements, and hard work paying off. So proud of every swimmer and all the progress made this season 🌊🏊‍♀️

A huge thank you to our amazing team and meet sponsors Startz Vet, Smoothie King, Arena, Taproot Chiropractic, La Stem, Mixie Permanent Jewelry and Bright Smile Dental for supporting our swimmers all season long 🙌 Arena Bright Smile Dental Smoothie King NBTX - New Braunfels, TX Mixie Permanent Jewelry Taproot Chiropractic and Wellness