SAN ANTONIO (July 24, 2012) -- The Hispanic Sports Foundation for Education, Inc. and Our Lady of the Lake University (OLLU) entered into a partnership in 2009 to annually award scholarships to deserving student-athletes from the San Antonio area. This past Saturday, six incoming OLLU freshmen received their awards from the foundation during its annual National Hispanic Heritage Hall of Honor banquet. During the award ceremony, OLLU Athletic Director Jack Hank renewed the partnership, now in its fourth year.

The scholarship recipients are as follows:
  

Soccer: Alex Diehl Judson High School 3.571 GPA; 25-5A All-District First Team; Major: Criminal Justice
Volleyball: Alexandria Cruz La Vernia High School Academic All-District; Player of the Year
Women's Basketball: Alyssa Browne Brandeis High School Leading Scorer in Brandeis' History; Ranked in Top 25% of Her Class
Cross-Country: Marianna Hurtado Madison High School Multiyear UIL Regional IV Qualifier
Tennis: Estanislado G. Martinez Jr. Carrizo Springs High School Four-Time Regional Champ; Ranked in Top 15% of Class; Major in Business Accounting
Volleyball: Claire LaHue La Vernia High School District 28-3A All-District Second Team