Tag: Doug Pickford
Gilroy boys water polo exemplifies the value of team work in...
Doug Pickford has had some talented teams in his nine seasons as the Gilroy High boys water polo coach, but he said this year’s...
Gilroy High’s Zoey Zeller nails two PRs to win two races...
Zoey Zeller got out of the pool, body aching, the pain visible on her face.
The Gilroy High junior had just won the 200 yard...
Gilroy High’s Zoey Zeller swims in the fast lane
Despite her swimming accomplishments, Gilroy High junior Zoey Zeller loves being just one of the girls. After the scheduling didn’t work out for her...
Christopher boys, Gilroy girls win in water polo rivalry contests
In the practices leading up to the Christopher-Gilroy boys water polo match on Oct. 5, the Cougars’ Charlie Wheat and Emiliano Grieco worked on...
Gilroy High boys, girls water polo teams tough as usual
Even after graduating 13 seniors combined from the boys and girls teams, Gilroy High water polo coach Doug Pickford has a solid group of...
Youth is served: Emma Van Laar paces Gilroy High swim team
Emma Van Laar admits the monotony of swimming lap after lap gets to her occasionally.
“I really do get bored of it at times, and...
Gilroy sweeps Christopher in water polo
Gilroy High goalie Emmitt Silva had already made two point-blank saves early in the fourth period when Christopher scored to cut its deficit to...
Gilroy water polo building success
Gilroy High water polo coach Doug Pickford has visions of building a program where both teams are consistent and competitive. The Mustangs are seemingly...
Cates a tour de force in the water
Despite not having a swimming background, Erika Cates tried out for the water polo team in her freshman year. When Cates made that decision,...
Christopher, Gilroy earn swim titles
For the ninth consecutive year and the 13th time overall, the Christopher High girls swimming team earned a Monterey Bay League title. The Cougars...
