Gainesville, FL

Blanca Garcia is this week's Santa Fe Saints UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine Tuesday Teammate of the Week!

Garcia enters her first season with Santa Fe Women's Basketball. The 5'8 guard is from Murcia, Spain and played at IES San Juan Bosco before coming to the United States.

So far this season, Garcia has appeared in every game for the Saints and is averaging 2.4 points along with 6.2 rebounds per game off of 66.7% shooting. She has tallied double digit rebounds vs Edward Waters JV in their 105-28 point win.

Garcia has made herself at home thus far with the Saints, being a constant light for Women's Basketball and bringing laughter into every conversation. She is always in good spirits and is constantly uplifting her teammates both in practice and during games. Garcia has certainly stood out as a team leader and her hard work ethic has not gone unnoticed. 

She is pursuing a degree in Physical Education and participated in track and field in high school; winning two silver medals at their state championship. 

UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine sponsors a "Teammate of the Week" selection from all five Santa Fe Saints sports teams. The Student-Athlete Advisory Council (SAAC), the SF sport specific coaches, and the athletic director nominate deserving Saints for this weekly award.  Teammates of the week will embody the character qualities the SAINTS (Seek, Aware, Integrity, Noble-Minded, Thankful, and Safe) emphasize and value.  SF Student-Athletes who impact their team, community, classmates, and families for the better are the best candidates for this weekly award hosted by proud SF partner UF Health Orthopaedics and Sports Medicine.