Braedan Jacobs commits to William Carey

               GPAC senior Braedan Jacobs has been offered and has accepted a roster spot on the inaugural William Carey University swim team for the 2024-25 season. Jacobs becomes the third senior in the class of 2024 to make plans to swim collegiately next season.

               “I am super excited to announce my commitment to swim for William Carey University in Biloxi,” Jacobs said.  “My long-term goal is to be a High School math Teacher and swim coach.  This scholarship affords me the opportunity to make those dreams come true.  I am very thankful for the friends and family who have supported me the past 10 years; especially my mom who gave so much of her self getting me where I need to be and keeping me on track with my school work.”

               William Carey University, an NAIA athletic institution, green-lighted its co-ed swimming and diving program only in May 2023, so Braedan will be one of the founding members of the team. Braedan is a multi-year Southeastern Swimming championship qualifier, and was the SES champion in the 500-yd freestyle in 2021. He is also a three-time Sectional qualifier and was also a member of the GPAC NCSA national team in 2023.

               As one of the first recruits for the new team, Braedan should add great function to the team’s freestyle corps, as he is competitive in the 50 all the way up to the 1650-yd freestyle. He also has a solid secondary stroke in the 100-yd butterfly races.

               “I am delighted that Braedan has found a great fit in William Carey University,’ said GPAC head coach Greg Johnson. “I think the school will offer him what he needs academically, and that should be the main focus for student-athletes. But this opportunity also offers him a chance to be part of a brand-new team, and that is very unique. I know he will be very successful at WCU.”