Fans of Santa Barbara High School aquatics in the ’80s and ’90s will remember Gerry McManigal. The Santa Barbara paterfamilias, who died on October 17 at age 81, cheered three children through the Dons water polo and swimming programs without missing a game or meet. At one point, wunder-coach Nan Verkaik spied an opportunity. Handing McManigal a microphone, she made him a permanent announcer at swim meets — those chaotic confabs filled with nervy athletes, starting guns, and chlorinated hair. McManigal took up the charge with duty and diligence, like he approached most things in life.
Mr. Espinoza is representing the Dons in lane six…
Next year, Ms. Falzone will be swimming for Princeton…