Gavin Willits

Our Athlete of the Week is Gavin Willits. This Castro Valley native has been swimming most of his life. He competes for the Chabot Swim Club Marlins. His four years at Castro Valley High saw him as the top butterfly-stroke swimmer in his senior year. He was also excellent at other swimming strokes throughout his high school career. He qualified for the CIF-North Coast Section in the 100 butterfly and the relays he swam on. Willits has taken his honors grades and swimming talents to Chabot College. At the recent college's League Championships, Gavin won the 50 freestyle and 100 freestyle and placed 4th in the 100 breaststroke—all personal best times. He also anchored the 200-freestyle relay, which won first place. Gavin's next stop is the State Swimming Championships, where he'll be on three Chabot relays that qualified.