Blake D'Souza

11 Blake D'Souza

  • Height:
    5-10
  • Weight:
    170
  • Year:
    Junior
  • Hometown:
    Granite Bay, Calif.
  • High School:
    Granite Bay
  • Position:
    Attacker

• Two-Time WWPA All-Academic
• Two-Time ACWPC All-Academic

A third-year member of the program who has seen action in 22 career games … has recorded 11 goals, six assists, 12 steals and 16 kickouts drawn through the 2020 season.

AS A JUNIOR (2020-played in spring 2021): Started all three games … totaled two goals, three assists, one steal and one kickout drawn … had a career-high three assists vs. San Jose State (Feb. 28) ... secured 'superior' distinction on the ACWPC All-Academic Team ... member of the WWPA All-Academic Team.

AS A SOPHOMORE (2019): Played in 19 games, all as a reserve … totaled nine goals, three assists and 11 steals … earned “superior” status on the ACWPC All-Academic Team … member of the WWPA All-Academic Team … accumulated two field blocks and 15 kickouts drawn … had a career-high three goals and four kickouts drawn against Austin College (Sept. 21).

AS A FRESHMAN (2018): Served a redshirt season.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Granite Bay High School in Granite Bay, California … led team to Sierra Foothill League (SFL) Championship in his last three seasons, including a Sac Joaquin Section (SJS) DI Championship in 2016 … as a senior, named first-team All SJS, first-team All SFL, team MVP, and team captain … led team in goals with 96, assists with 47, and steals with 62 as a … named USA Water Polo Academic All-American … as a junior, named second-team ALL SFL.

PERSONAL: Parents are Kevin and Melanie D’Souza … has a younger brother, Cole … enjoys traveling, watching sports, playing basketball, and Fortnite ... active volunteer at local church … scholar athlete for four years in high school … majoring in finance.

CAREER HIGHS (through 2020 season):

  • Goals: 3 vs. Austin College (Sept. 21, 2019)
  • Assists: 3 vs. San Jose State (Feb. 28, 2021)
  • Steals: 2, 3 times (last: Iona, Oct. 26, 2019)
  • Kickouts Drawn: 4 vs. Austin College (Sept. 21, 2019)