Lewis University Athletics

2004: Deans[apos] List student both semesters ... starting middle blocker ... in MIVA matches only, ranked sixth in the league in hitting percentage, 19th in kills per game, fifth in blocks per game and 15th in points per game ... in overall matches, ranked eighth in the conference in hitting percentage, 20th in kills per game and 10th in blocks ... had at least 10 kills 15 times ... had at least five blocks 11 times ... posted career highs of 21 kills and 12 blocks (three solo, nine assists) vs. USC (Feb. 7) ... had 12 kills, six blocks and a career-high four aces against Mercyhurst (Jan. 30) ... posted 18 kills and three blocks vs. IPFW (Jan. 28) ... had 16 kills and five blocks vs. Penn State (Jan. 17) ... tallied 15 kills and four blocks vs. Ball State (May 1) in the MIVA Tournament championship ... notched seven blocks against Ball State (Apr. 4) ... had 13 kills, hit .579 and recorded six blocks vs. Loyola (Apr. 14) ... had eight blocks against Cal Baptist (Mar. 6) ... had 10 blocks in three games against Clarke (Feb. 10). 2003: Spring Deans[apos] List student ... played in 18 matches and 28 games with one start ... reserve middle blocker ... also worked briefly as an outside hitter ... started against Clarke (Mar. 18) and posted 12 kills, an ace and three digs in two games ... had seven kills against Lindenwood (Jan. 19) ... recorded five blocks and three kills vs. William Woods (Jan. 17) ... had career-high seven digs against Clarke (Feb. 10). High School: Earned two varsity letters ... named to the all-tournament team at the Junior Olympics in 2001 ... voted [quote]best server[quote] at 2002 NORCECA continental championship ... chosen team MVP as a sophomore and senior ... helped team to four conference championships ... also was an accomplished tennis player; was the Puerto Rican 14-under national champion in 1998 and the team MVP as a junior and senior. Personal: Son of Enrique Escalante and Elina DeJesus ... marketing major.