April 25, 2006

ALBUQUERQUE, N.M. - The University of New Mexico women's swimming head coach Tracy Ljone has announced the signing of four new swimmers to join the Lobos in the 2006-07 season. These four recruits make the incoming freshman class a total of five thus far.

"We are very excited about this recruiting class," Ljone said. "All of these young ladies should be able to step right in and be scorers in our conference. They cover all strokes and events which is another plus allowing us to grow in all directions. Not only are all of the signees great swimmers, they fit in with our team so well! I am really excited for the fall season."

2006 Swimming Recruits

Theresa Rogers, Bear, Del. - Homeschooled • Breaststroke, Individual Medley, Sprint Freestyle • 2004 Sectional Qualifier: 100- and 200-yard breast, 50-yard free, 200-yard IM (finalist) • Fourth place at USA Swimming Delaware State Meet • 2003 Western Zone Qualifier

Ashley Grisdale, Gig Harbor, Wash. • Butterfly, IM • 2006 Jr. National Qualifier • 2006 Sectional Qualifier

Micaela Hoglund, Toronto, Ontario (Canada) - St. Joseph Secondary School • Sprint, Middle and Distance Free, Fly, Backstroke

Lisa Toelle, Elm Grove, Wis. - Brookfield East High School • Breast, Back, IM • 2004 USA Swimming Scholastic All American • 2004 All State Honorable Mention • 2003 Coaches Award • 2002-03 MVP • 2003 Wisconsin State Champion - 200-yard breast • 2003 Wisconsin State Champion - 400-yard IM • Jr. National Qualifier: 100- and 200-yard breast, 100-yard back, 200-yard IM * 4.0 GPA in high school - member of National Honor Society * Academic Interest: Health Science, Physical Therapy

Jennifer Patterson, Albuquerque, N.M. - Sandia High School * Fly, Free, IM * 2006 100-yard fly State Champion * 2006 New Mexico High School Championships - 2nd place in 200- yard free * 4.1 GPA in high school - ranked 23 in class * Academic Interest: Medicine