He had matched the school record for most strikeouts in a single game with 18 against Eastern New Mexico University less than three weeks earlier on March 30, 1970.
For post-secondary education, Saavedra received two degrees from Eastern New Mexico University.
Eastern New Mexico University recruited Van to play for them when he graduated from high school.
The first was Greg Hyder, the all-time leading scorer for Eastern New Mexico University and a third-round selection by the Cincinnati Royals of the NBA in the 1970 NBA Draft.
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