Press Release courtesy of New Mexico Athletics
The University of New Mexico women’s swimming and diving team added two signees during the early signing period, including swimmer Raine Gavino (pictured to the right) and diver Daphne Scheck (pictured to the left).
Gavino, originally from the Philippines, broke eight Junior National records in her home country, almost exclusively in breaststroke. Her most recent record was in the 16-18 age group in the 50-meter breaststroke. Gavino also swam in the FINA Junior World Championships in the summer of 2017. Her top 100-yard breaststroke time is 1:05.58, while her top 200-yard breaststroke time is 2:21.16.
“I chose to become a Lobo because of their prestigious business program and the positive environment of the swim team, which I believe will allow me to grow both as a swimmer and as a person,” Gavino said about her commitment to UNM. Click here to see SwimSwam’s article on Raine Gavino.
Scheck is from Spring, Texas, and currently attends Oak Ridge High School. Scheck competes for the Conroe Diving Club and her primary dive is the one-meter dive.
“She is a caring individual who loves to help people when she can,” said head diving coach Julie Weddle. “She did a lot of community service after the major flooding hit Houston. She is looking forward to becoming a Lobo as she already feels part of the family. She is excited to begin her journey and to be a successful student athlete.”
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