Santa Ana Saints honor athletes receiving college offers; six sign letters of intent

Santa Ana High School athletes Wednesday were front row left to right Brianna Cortez, Diana Navarrete and Giselle Trujillo; middle row Joshua Villegas, Miguel Vaca, Joel Cortes, Pablo Perez and Pablo Rea and back row Anthony Gomez, Alejandro Mora, Angel Vega and Isaac Larriva. Not Pictured: Abrahan Hernandez. (Photo courtesy Santa Ana High School)

Thirteen Santa Ana High School athletes who have been offered scholarships including six who signed letters of intent, were honored in an outdoor ceremony on campus Wednesday.

“Santa Ana High is proud to announce a total of 13 student-athletes who have been offered scholarships to continue their academic and athletic careers at universities across the country,” said Santa Ana Athletic Director Brian Lillie.

“We have three girls soccer players, one boys soccer player and two football players signing today, as well as seven more Santa Ana High School Saint football players who have been offered multiple scholarships to continue their football and academic careers.

“We are working with the families of the rest to help them finish the paperwork that they must submit to their chosen colleges, which should be done very soon. Several of our student-athletes received additional offers from colleges just yesterday, which has made this process much more interesting for them.”

GIRLS SOCCER:

Midfielder Diana Navarrete signed with Westcliff University, goalkeeper Giselle Trujillo signed with University of Maine and midfielder/forward Brianna Cortez signed with Cal State Los Angeles.

BOYS SOCCER:

Goalkeeper Pablo Rea signed with Penn State New Kensington.

FOOTBALL:

Quarterback Angel Vega is considering offers from Clarke University, Whittier College and Hiram College.

Wide receiver Pablo Perez is considering offers from Greenville University, Saint Mary University and Lakeland College and also received new offers to consider, Lillie said.

Outside linebacker Alejandro Mora is considering offers from Ave Maria University, Missouri Valley College and Lake Forest College and also received new offers to consider.

Defensive end  Joel “JJ” Cortes has received an offer from Clarke University and school officials are working with him on paperwork.

Running back Miguel Vaca has received an offer from Clarke University and officials are working on paperwork.

Offensive lineman Abrahan Hernandez is considering offers from Puget Sound University, Whittier College, Chapman University and Allegheny University  and also received two new offers.

Wide receiver/cornerback Isaac Larriva is considering offers from Hamline University, Hiram College and Muskingum University  and just received two new offers to consider.

Middle linebacker Joshua Villegas signed with Clarke University (signed)

Wide receiver/defensive back/kicker Anthony Gomez  signed with Clarke University.

-Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone; timburt@ocsportszone.com