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Cadence Johnson from Houston, Texas has announced her commitment to continue her academic and athletic careers at UCLA beginning in fall 2027.
“I am beyond excited to announce my verbal commitment to continue my academic and athletic career at UCLA! First, I want to give all glory to God for blessing me with this opportunity and guiding me throughout my journey. Thank you to Coach Jordan and Coach Graham for believing in me and providing me with this amazing opportunity! I would also like to thank my coaches on Houston Bridge Bats and my supportive teammates. I am extremely grateful to my family for their love, support, and encouragement every step of my swim journey. I’m ready to take on this next chapter, continue to grow, and pursue my goals! GO BRUINS!!! — “4’s Up””
Johnson swims for Houston Bridge Bats and most recently competed at Justin Sectionals where she had a huge meet swimming lifetime bests in all of her events. She most notably won the 100 fly in a 53.84, shaving 0.03 seconds off her best time. She also made the ‘A’ final of the 100 back (54.38, 3rd) and 50 back (25.20, 5th).
She is in her junior year at Bellaire High School and swam to a 6A State title in the 100 fly back in February. She won the 100 fly in a 53.87 and was 2nd in the 200 IM with a 2:00.23. Her 200 IM sits as her lifetime best.
Johnson’s Best SCY Times Are:
- 200 IM: 2:00.23
- 100 fly: 53.84
- 200 fly: 2:01.18
- 100 back: 54.38
- 100 free: 50.63
The UCLA women finished 7th out of 14 teams at the 2026 Big Ten Championships. Rosie Murphy led the team with 83 individual points including 2nd place finishes in the 200 IM (1:51.52) and 400 IM (4:04.08). Murphy went on to the ‘A’ final in both events at the 2026 NCAA Championships including a lifetime best 4:02.22 in the 400 IM during prelims.
Based on her best times, Johnson would have already made the ‘C’ final of the 200 IM at the 2026 Big Ten Championships. It took a 53.24 in the 100 fly and a 2:00.07 in the 200 fly to earn a 2nd swim. Murphy was the team’s only finalist in the 200 IM and will graduate this spring, so the team will look to rebuild in the event.
Johnson will arrive in fall 2027 as a member of the class of 2031 Alison Su, Karina Conover Hui, Andi Taylor, Alicia Budacsek, and Lilla Kapinya.
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