AT GOSHEN: 2016: Second-team all-conference ... Started all 18 games, one of two players in the lineup to do so ... finished season with five shutouts, including three in a row to close regular season ... backstopped a defense that did not allow a goal for 405 consecutive minutes, the longest shutout streak by the Maple Leafs since 1981 ... named Crossroads League Defensive Player of the Week Oct. 24 after third straight clean sheet ... stopped all 22 shots he faced during the streak ... finished season with 89 saves for average of 4.94 per game ... allowed 0.92 goals per 90 minutes ... career-high 9 saves 8/23 at Siena Heights, earning Springer Design Maple Leaf Athlete of the Week. 2015: Played in five games and made three starts as a freshman, picking up a win and making 21 saves ... first career victory and shutout came August 25 in 1-0 win vs. Siena Heights.
HIGH SCHOOL:
Played for coach Fabio Silva at Freedom High School.
PERSONAL:
Born on March 29… parents are Herman Escalante and Jeanette Gonzalez… has a brother, Christopher… chose Goshen because “coach Patrick believed I could really make a difference on the team … he made my decision really easy on coming here” … little-known personal fact is “I used to play basketball before I played soccer” … admires his dad and his club coach, Fabio Silva, because “they started from the bottom and have worked incredibly hard to set themselves up to be able to not only support their families but help them thrive” … best athletic moment was saving a penalty with eight minutes left in the regional finals to send his team to state.
QUICK FACTS:
MAJOR: Nursing
FUTURE GOALS: win every honor possible, individually and as a team
HOBBIES: playing soccer (indoor, outdoor and FIFA)
FAVORITES:
ATHLETE OR TEAM: Orlando City
VACATION SPOT: Sarasota, Fla.
TV SHOW: Dexter
MOVIE: Fast 7
