University of Minnesota Athletics
2025-26 Women's Rowing Roster
Franchino, Rachel
Rachel Franchino
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- Novice
- Height:
- 6-0
- High School:
- Eastview HS
- Hometown:
- Apple Valley, Minn.
Bio
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Eastview High School in 2025
• Competed on the Lightning Dance Team for head coach Taylor Varghese
• Won an overall conference championship as a senior in 2024-25
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Rob and Lisa Franchino
• Father, Rob, played basketball at The College of New Jersey between 1988 and 1991
• Has an older sister, Lauren, who was on the Gopher rowing team from 2013-14
• Also has an older brother, Mike
• Enjoys reading, playing pickleball, and spending time with her family and friends on the lake
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "the rowing staff was extremely welcoming and enthusiastic about the team and they got me excited to be a part of something bigger than just myself!"
• Graduated from Eastview High School in 2025
• Competed on the Lightning Dance Team for head coach Taylor Varghese
• Won an overall conference championship as a senior in 2024-25
PERSONAL
• Daughter of Rob and Lisa Franchino
• Father, Rob, played basketball at The College of New Jersey between 1988 and 1991
• Has an older sister, Lauren, who was on the Gopher rowing team from 2013-14
• Also has an older brother, Mike
• Enjoys reading, playing pickleball, and spending time with her family and friends on the lake
• Chose to attend the University of Minnesota because "the rowing staff was extremely welcoming and enthusiastic about the team and they got me excited to be a part of something bigger than just myself!"
Third Varsity Four Wins Again at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
Second Novice Eight Wins at B1G Invite
Monday, April 21
First Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19
Third Varsity Four Wins at B1G Invite
Saturday, April 19
