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Madison Blanco - Women's Volleyball - University of New Mexico Lobos Athletics
Position

L

Height

5-7

Class

RS-So.

Hometown

El Paso, Texas

Previous School

Franklin HS

SOPHOMORE | 2023-34: Did not play due to injury.

FRESHMAN | 2022-23: Played in 13 matches and 32 sets… finished with one kill, three assists, five service aces, 30 digs… had a season-high 14 digs at Nevada… finished with two assists against Northern Arizona…. named MW Scholar-Athlete and to the MW All-Academic Team.

HIGH SCHOOL
Graduated from Franklin High School… District 1-6A champions from 2019-21… bi-district champions in 2018, 2020 and 2021… featured setter on Prep Dig Texas… No. 9 in the state of Texas for total career assists and No. 12 in the nation for total career assists… record holder for total career assists at Franklin High School… named El Paso Times’ All-City Setter… all-district setter for District 1-6A for three consecutive years (2018-21)… earned a varsity letter all four years… named team co-captain from 2019-21… named Franklin High School’s All-Franklin Girl… made the Under Armour All-American watchlist… member of the Key Club, Student Council and Captain’s Club… completed over 100 hours of community service through the National Honor Society.

CLUB
Played for Texas Performance and Wolfpack.

PERSONAL
Born Oct. 11 in El Paso, Texas… parents are Natalie and Gabriel Blanco… has one sibling, Lauren… intends to major in business and accounting.

ON WHY UNM: I chose UNM because of the competitive environment and amazing people. My coaches, teammates, and teachers inspire the best out of me both on and off the court. This is the type of program capable of making history and I am proud to be a part of it.