Sunshine State Showcase: Florida’s Fastest 14 & Under Swimmers Face Off In An All-Star Showdown

2026 Sunshine State Showcase 

• March 27-28, 2026
• Fort Pierce, Florida
• Anne Wilder Aquatic Complex at Indian River State College (IRSC)
• Hosted by Florida Swimming and Florida Gold Coast Swimming LSCs
• Short Course Yards (25 yards), Timed Finals
• Meet Mobile: “2026 Sunshine State Showcase”
• Results

Age group swimmers from across Florida came together for two days of high-energy racing at the Sunshine State Showcase, in a unique setup that combined top performers from both of the state’s LSCs.

Swimmers qualified for the Showcase based on their recent performances at their respective Age Group Championships. The top six finishers from the FGC Age Group Champs, along with the top six combined finishers from Florida Swimming’s two FLAGs meets, earned eligibility for the event. 

A draft-style selection then mixed athletes from both LSCs into four competitive teams: Gators, Barracudas, Sharks and Stingrays, which can all be found lurking in Florida’s waters. The combined format fueled fast and furious racing while fostering friendships with fellow swimmers from across the state. The weekend combined camaraderie with competition, offering icebreakers, team-building activities, group photos, spirited cheers, and a pizza party for all participants.

Racing ran from Friday evening through Saturday afternoon, closing with awards, accolades, and proof that age group talent runs deep in the Sunshine State.

13/14 MVPs Shane Feehan and Lola Dice. Photo courtesy of Tommy Feehan

10 & Under MVPs, Michael Navarro and Angelica Jochims-Mann with “Coach Q”. Photo courtesy of Ulyana Navarro

Multi-Event Winners

13-14 Girls

Gia Euseppi, 14, Barracudas

Gia Euseppi brought her best for the Barracudas, reeling in four event victories.

• Girls 13-14 400 Yard IM, 4:38.73
• Girls 13-14 200 Yard IM, 2:10.58
• Girls 13-14 200 Yard Freestyle, 1:56.02
• Girls 13-14 200 Yard Backstroke, 2:06.74

Reese Garland, 14, Sharks

• Girls 13-14 100 Yard Breaststroke, 1:07.21
• Girls 13-14 200 Yard Breaststroke, 2:27.26

Braelyn McCall, 13, Gators

• Girls 13-14 50 Yard Freestyle, 24.59
• Girls 13-14 100 Yard Butterfly, 58.32
• Girls 13-14 200 Yard Butterfly, 2:10.56

13-14 Boys

Shane Feehan, 14, Stingrays

Shane Feehan put the “sting” in Stingrays, sweeping all six of his individual events, displaying versatility across strokes and distances. 

• Boys 13-14 100 Yard Backstroke, 53.42
• Boys 13-14 400 Yard IM, 4:12.59
• Boys 13-14 200 Yard IM, 1:57.70
• Boys 13-14 200 Yard Freestyle, 1:47.15
• Boys 13-14 200 Yard Backstroke, 1:55.81
• Boys 13-14 500 Yard Freestyle, 4:48.49

Ricky Kaneaster, 14, Gators

• Boys 13-14 100 Yard Breaststroke, 1:01.63
• Boys 13-14 200 Yard Breaststroke, 2:11.21

David Thorne, 13, Barracudas

• Boys 13-14 50 Yard Freestyle, 22.50
• Boys 13-14 100 Yard Butterfly, 55.32

11-12 Girls

Ashley Lotano, 12, Gators

Ashley Lotano showed some teeth for the Gators, demonstrating dominance in free and fly.

• Girls 11-12 50 Yard Backstroke, 28.46
• Girls 11-12 100 Yard Freestyle, 53.55
• Girls 11-12 50 Yard Freestyle, 24.95
• Girls 11-12 100 Yard Butterfly, 59.15
• Girls 11-12 200 Yard Freestyle, 1:57.94
• Girls 11-12 50 Yard Butterfly, 26.65

McKenna Brice, 12, Gators

• Girls 11-12 100 Yard Breaststroke, 1:08.73
• Girls 11-12 50 Yard Breaststroke, 32.42

Emma Lynch, 12, Sharks

• Girls 11-12 200 Yard IM, 2:16.44
• Girls 11-12 100 Yard IM, 1:02.42
• Girls 11-12 500 Yard Freestyle, 5:13.12

11-12 Boys

Hunter Bloomstine, 12, Barracudas

Hunter Bloomstine brought some big-time bite for the Barracudas, besting the rest in each of his races. 

• Boys 11-12 100 Yard Freestyle, 52.96
• Boys 11-12 200 Yard IM, 2:07.66
• Boys 11-12 100 Yard IM, 58.35
• Boys 11-12 100 Yard Butterfly, 59.09
• Boys 11-12 100 Yard Backstroke, 58.87
• Boys 11-12 50 Yard Breaststroke, 29.61

Jaxon Bonney, 12, Sharks

• Boys 11-12 100 Yard Breaststroke, 1:06.80
• Boys 11-12 50 Yard Butterfly, 26.80

10 & Under Girls

Addie Farrier, 10, Stingrays

Addie Farrier was on a roll for the ‘Rays, netting six wins in as many events.

• Girls 10 & Under 100 Yard Freestyle, 58.00
• Girls 10 & Under 200 Yard IM, 2:21.70
• Girls 10 & Under 100 Yard IM, 1:07.24
• Girls 10 & Under 100 Yard Butterfly, 1:02.63
• Girls 10 & Under 100 Yard Backstroke, 1:04.94
• Girls 10 & Under 50 Yard Butterfly, 27.99

Moriah Steward, 10, Sharks

• Girls 10 & Under 50 Yard Freestyle, 27.14
• Girls 10 & Under 200 Yard Freestyle, 2:13.51

10 & Under Boys

Isen Wolfe, 10, Barracudas

Kudos to Isen Wolfe, who carried water for the ‘Cudas, capturing four individual event wins.

• Boys 10 & Under 200 Yard IM, 2:20.58
• Boys 10 & Under 100 Yard IM, 1:05.07
• Boys 10 & Under 200 Yard Freestyle, 2:05.15
• Boys 10 & Under 100 Yard Backstroke, 1:05.68

Taha Awad, 10, Sharks

• Boys 10 & Under 50 Yard Backstroke, 31.25
• Boys 10 & Under 100 Yard Butterfly, 1:03.76

Josh Gilbert, 10, Stingrays

• Boys 10 & Under 100 Yard Breaststroke, 1:21.21
• Boys 10 & Under 50 Yard Breaststroke, 35.84

Jayson Zayas, 10, Barracudas

• Boys 10 & Under 100 Yard Freestyle, 56.78
• Boys 10 & Under 50 Yard Freestyle, 26.06
• Boys 10 & Under 50 Yard Butterfly, 28.33

More Event Winners

Sarah Fiama, 13, Sharks

• Girls 13-14 100 Yard Backstroke, 58.55

Denise Paul, 14, Gators

• Girls 13-14 100 Yard Freestyle, 53.29

Maya Ramthun, 13, Stingrays

• Girls 13-14 500 Yard Freestyle, 5:17.33

AJ Marino, 14, Barracudas

• Boys 13-14 200 Yard Butterfly, 2:07.53

Leonard Podushkin, 14, Sharks

• Boys 13-14 100 Yard Freestyle, 49.38

Kaylie Smith, 11, Stingrays

• Girls 11-12 100 Yard Backstroke, 1:03.28

Sims Bracken, 12, Gators

• Boys 11-12 50 Yard Freestyle, 24.95

Caleb Gilliam, 12, Sharks

• Boys 11-12 50 Yard Backstroke, 27.77

Ian Mejia, 12, Stingrays

• Boys 11-12 200 Yard Freestyle, 2:00.49

Benjamin Titkemeier, 12, Stingrays

• Boys 11-12 500 Yard Freestyle, 5:25.82

Alexandra Cowley, 10, Stingrays

• Girls 10 & Under 100 Yard Breaststroke, 1:21.51

Vera Kation, 10, Sharks

• Girls 10 & Under 50 Yard Backstroke, 31.92

Adriana Logan, 10, Stingrays

• Girls 10 & Under 500 Yard Freestyle, 5:44.74

Khloe Morse, 10, Stingrays

• Girls 10 & Under 50 Yard Breaststroke, 37.98

Michael Navarro, 10, Gators

• Boys 10 & Under 500 Yard Freestyle, 5:46.38

Sunshine State Bragging Rights: The Sharks circled the waters, surging to victory on the girls side, while the Barracudas came up big for the boys. But the Stingrays ultimately ruled the pool, capturing the overall combined team title.

Combined Team Scores:

1. Stingrays 952.5
2. Sharks 934.5
3. Barracudas 934.5
4. Gators 843.5

Women’s Team Scores:

1. Sharks 436
2.  Stingrays 430.5
3. Gators 396.5
4. Barracudas 366

Men’s Team Scores:

1. Barracudas 466.5
2. Stingrays 400
3. Sharks 368.5
4. Gators 357

Alexandra Cowley, Girls 10 & Under 100 Breast Winner. Photo courtesy of Carlos Pino

Stingray Shane Feehan and Barracuda Amaya Ballesteros, with IRSC swimmer Arnas Monkelis. Photo courtesy of Tommy Feehan

“Gator Relay:” Eli Savitski, Cameron Ehrlich, Michael Navarro, Roman Euseppi

Two Gators and a Shark: Ivar Kostowicz, Valentina Pino, Annie Lai. Photo courtesy of Carlos Pino

Michael Navarro, Boys 10 & under 500 Free winner and MVP, Photo courtesy of Ulyana Navarro

Meet Warmup Mayhem and Handstand Contest. Photo Courtesy of Ulyana Navarro

Officials from both FGC and Florida Swimming also formed a winning team. Photo courtesy of Steven Goldman

Shark, Gators, Barracudas and Stingrays together on land. Photo courtesy of Ulyana Navarro

Sharks, Gators, Barracudas and Stingrays sharing the water. Photo courtesy of Ulyana Navarro