Caleb Espinoza committed to Cleveland State on Wednesday, and in the process became the first-ever Palmer boys lacrosse player to pledge to a Division I college program.
Espinoza, a senior goalie, announced his decision on Twitter.
Very humbled and excited to announce that I've committed to play division 1 lacrosse at Cleveland state university. pic.twitter.com/kwBi0t8KUv
— Caleb Espinoza (@espo_caleb33) September 2, 2015
“He is a great kid,” said Palmer lacrosse coach Sequoia Brown, who added that he was the program’s first Division I commit.
Espinoza was a second-team all-state pick in Class 5A last season after going 8-6 with a 6.2 goals-against average. He had a save percentage of .700, and notched one shutout.
Espinoza has been starting since he was a freshman, and now has a career record of 25-17.
Cleveland State is a new program which is set to begin play in the 2016-17 season.
Espinoza is the 13th known in-state boys lacrosse player to commit from the 2016 class to date.