Ashland Barracudas

he Len Everett Sportsmanship Award was established in 1984 by the Greater Richmond Aquatic League (GRAL) to honor the memory of a man who was instrumental in the founding and structuring of the League. Leonard Everett, from Hungary Creek Recreation Association, stood for the highest ideals of fair competition and good sportsmanship. A plaque is awarded every year to one club in each division whose swimmers, coaches, and parents have best exhibited these qualities.

Since entering the league in 1995, Ashland has won the Len Everett Award nine times:

1995, 1997, 1998, 2002, 2003, 2007,

2008, 2023, and 2024.