{"id":531845,"date":"2023-06-27T06:08:35","date_gmt":"2023-06-27T13:08:35","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/?p=531845"},"modified":"2023-07-06T02:39:09","modified_gmt":"2023-07-06T09:39:09","slug":"texas-strikes-gold-with-verbal-from-garrett-gould","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.swimmingworldmagazine.com\/news\/texas-strikes-gold-with-verbal-from-garrett-gould\/","title":{"rendered":"Texas Strikes Gold With Verbal From Garrett Gould"},"content":{"rendered":"

Texas Strikes Gold With Verbal From Garrett Gould<\/strong><\/p>\n

NEW COMMIT:\u00a0<\/strong>The University of Texas has added yet another impressive verbal commitment for the 2024-25 season and beyond from Junior National qualifier Garrett Gould <\/strong>of Basking Ridge, New Jersey.<\/p>\n

He will join\u00a0Tyler Quarterman<\/strong><\/a>, Landon D\u2019Ariano<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Max Hatcher<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Kyle Peck<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Jeremy Kelly<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Luke Stibrich<\/strong><\/a>,\u00a0Brayden Taivassalo<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>and\u00a0Cooper Lucas<\/a>\u00a0<\/strong>as a member of the Longhorns\u2019 Class of 2028.<\/p>\n

Regarding his commitment, he said:<\/p>\n

“I\u2019m honored to announce my verbal commitment to the University of Texas to continue my academic and athletic career. I\u2019d like to thank Coaches Eddie and Wyatt for this amazing opportunity, as well the incredible support of my family, friends, teachers and coaches who have helped me thus far. Hook \u2018em!”<\/strong><\/span><\/p><\/blockquote>\n

Gould does his club swimming with Greater Somerset County YMCA and last competed at YMCA Nationals in April where he earned six best times and gabbed the bronze medal in the 100 fly. Last summer, he finished third in the 100m fly at YMCA LCM Nationals before racing two events at Junior Nationals.<\/p>\n

His best times include:<\/p>\n