Escalante Signs With Pacific Lutheran University
Sophia Escalante is moving on to the next level after signing her letter of intent to attend Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma, Washington.
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Sophia Escalante has signed a letter of intent to join the Pacific Lutheran University Lutes this Fall.
The sophomore guard from Kennedy High averaged 11.7 points, 5 rebounds and 2.8 assists over two seasons with the Dons while earning All-Orange Empire Conference honors twice.
"Sophia has been the best representative of our program, culture, and most importantly of what a student-athletes is," said SAC Head Women's Basketball Coach Flo Luppani. "She's been our captain for two years, she's made herself a great player by putting in the work and she deserves everything she is getting, and then some."
Escalante was also named the 2023 Santa Ana College Female Student-Athlete of the Year as well as an 2023 Orange Empire Conference Character Champion.
"I'm going to miss her leadership, work ethic, and confidence. Pacific Lutheran is getting a great player and person," said Coach Flo.
Pacific Lutheran University is an NCAA Division III school in Tacoma, Washington.
