Six La Salle Lancers Sign National Letters of Intent
Six student-athletes from La Salle High School signed National Letters of Intent on April 12, to their respective universities.
Brandon Jenkins has been on the varsity baseball team for four years, accumulating an Earned Run Average of just over 2.0 with over 75 strikeouts, as well as earning Second Team All Del Rey League Honors his sophomore year. He made his decision this past fall to attend Haverford College in Pennsylvania, an academic decision as much as a baseball decision.
Lauren Rewers is a three-year varsity outside hitter and opposite for the Lancers’ volleyball team. She was named 1st team all-league in her junior year and team Captain her senior season. Some of her stats included 47 aces, 143 digs and 211 kills. Lauren will be attending St Olaf University in Minnesota where she is slated to play outside hitter.
Jacqueline Torrez has had a sensational four-year career in the Lancer swimming program. She is a four-time 1st team all-leaguer and three-time varsity captain. She led the Lancers to a top 10 CIF finish last year as well as swimming in the finals of both of her CIF individual events. Jackie will be swimming for Division I George Washington University in Washington DC with an emphasis on the individual medley and breaststroke for the Colonials.
Joel Brown is a two year varsity starter playing right field and as a relief pitcher on the Lancers’ baseball team. He received the silver slugger award as a freshman for hitting just under .500 and earned 2nd team All Del Rey league as a junior. Joel has committed to Chapman University for baseball as their top outfield prospect. His main priority right now is to lead the Lancers to a league championship this season.
Brianna Steger has been the rock of the La Salle girls golf team for four seasons. She is the first ever-female golfer to advance to the CIF finals in school history. She signed with The Matadors of California State University, Northridge (CSUN).
Vanessa Dwyer is a four-year varsity softball player and a three-year starting pitcher and first baseman. Vanessa signed with Vanguard University where she will focuses on pitching in college.
La Salle High School, 3880 East Sierra Madre Blvd., Pasadena, (626) 351-8951 or visit www.lasallehs.org.
