Women's Tennis Announces Pair of Signees

JACKSONVILLE, Fla. - North Florida women's tennis is excited to announce the signing of two incoming freshmen, including Costa Rica native, Nicole Alfaro, and in-state signee, Gabby Goyins.

Nicole Alfaro

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Grecia, Costa Rica
Height: 5-8
Intended Major: Undecided

Accolades

No. 1 in Costa Rica for six years in a row
Selected to play in the BJKC, representing Costa Rica
Highest ITF junior ranking, No. 342
Won three ITF tournaments in doubles play
Played in the Central American Games, reaching the quarters

Personal Info

Nickname: Nico, Ni and Nicky
Daughter of Maria Isabel Solis Castillo and Fred Mauricio Alfaro Rojas
Has one one sibling, Hilary, who played tennis at Seward County Community College
Born in Costa Rica
Also attended Citizens High School in Fleming Island, Fla.
Likes to try weird food, having ate crickets, turtle eggs and snails
Enjoys playing puzzles and trypophobia
Favorite tennis players are Ashley Barty and Roger Federer
Pre-game ritual includes listening to music and warming up and being active
Texts family and loved ones before matches

Gabby Goyins

Class: Freshman
Hometown: Pensacola, Fla.
Height: 5-7
Intended Major: Nursing

Accolades

2023 individual runner up as an individual
2023 team runner-up in the state
Played at Pensacola Catholic High School

Personal Info

National Honor Society student
Student council officer for four years
All-academic on multiple occasions
Has seven cats and three dogs
Favorite tennis player is Gael Monfils
Has three siblings, Sophie, Jacob and Sadie
Daughter of Josette and Gale Goyins

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