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2024 Men's Water Polo Roster

Ricky Esparza
Ricky Esparza

12 John Grasso

12 John Grasso

  • Position:
    Center Defender
  • Height:
    6-5
  • Class:
    Senior
  • Hometown:
    Brea, CA
  • Last School:
    El Dorado HS

Summary

Biography

2023
• Helped his team to a 4-0 WWPA Championship Title 
• Netted 34 goals and logged 16 assists
• Recorded three hat tricks 
• Netted eight goals in five games 
• Was one of two Eagles to record 10 field blocks 
• Tallied 21 steals on the season 
• Picked up season-high three steals against Santa Clara on 10/7
• WWPA All-Defensive Team 

2022
• Was a standout center defender in 2022 
• Grabbed 29 steals and seven field blocks
• Netted 18 goals and 18 assists with a .295 shot percentage
• Offered his best game against Chapman with four goals on five shots to go along with two assists
• Logged at least one steal in 20 games and reached a season-high of three against UC San Diego

2021
• A part of Biola's inaugural men's water polo team
• Played in 25 matches where he scored 11 goals and tallied three assists
• Scored a season-high of two goals in two matches
• Contributed a goal and an assist against Westcliff

HIGH SCHOOL
• Prepped four varsity seasons at El Dorado HS in Placentia, Calif.
• Helped the Golden Hawks to back-to-back Century League Championships
• Earned all-league honors and most improved in 2019
• Spent seven years as part of the OCWPF Water Polo Club, under Bryan Swarm

PERSONAL
• Born June, 12, 2003 to Katie Grasso
• Has one sibling, Jenna
• Plans to major in business administration and become a business owner
• He enjoys surfing and golfing
• Favorite Bible Verse: Psalms 118:14
• Why I Chose Biola: "I chose Biola because it gives me the opportunity to make history as part of the inaugural team."

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Historical Player Information

  • 12

    2021Freshman

    Utility
    6'3"
    12
  • 12

    2022Sophomore

    Center Defender
    6'4"
    12
  • 12

    2023Junior

    Center Defender
    6'5"
    12
  • 12

    2024Senior

    Center Defender
    6'5"
    12
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