Tasia Ortiz, center, has signed her letter of intent to Roberts Wesleyan College. Her father, Carmelo, and mother, Rose flank her high school coach, Mike Mayer, future college coach Bob Seagave and AAU coach Tim Jackson stand behind the family. Provided photoTasia Ortiz, a 5’ 10” senior from Churchville-Chili, signed her letter of intent to become a member of the Roberts Wesleyan women’s basketball team. Ortiz, who played power forward for the Saints and will most likely move to small forward/guard for the Redhawks, will major in biology at the Rochester college.
“Tasia will fit into the style that we play with her strong inside skills and versatility,” said Roberts Wesleyan Head Coach Bob Segave. “She has a tremendous work ethic and we will continue to develop her outside game and unlock even more potential. She’a great rebounder and we look forward to having her.”
Ortiz’s high school coach Mike Mayer described her as intense, hard working and an indivudal that always wants to succeed, both academically and on the court. Ortiz’s AAU coach Tim Jackson was also in attendance at the signing.
Ortiz is the daughter to Carmelo and Rose Ortiz.
Roberts Wesleyan will make its debut competing at the NCAA Division II level this fall.
