Against the current: Cadence Johnson's road to UCLA

Against the current: Cadence Johnson's road to UCLA

At just one year old, Cadence Johnson began her first swim lessons, splashing in the water like any toddler. By the time she reached Bellaire High School, those early lessons had led to record-breaking performances, including a state title in the girls’ 100-yard butterfly with a time of 53.87 seconds, a runner-up finish in the 200-yard individual medley, an offer to UCLA, and a reputation as one of Houston’s top swimmers. Now a senior, Cadence i…