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Hope International University

2025 Softball Roster

(C) Liza Rosales
(C) Liza Rosales
Liza Rosales
Liza Rosales

3 Samantha Villanueva

  • Height 5-6
  • Class Junior
  • Bats/Throws R/R
  • Position INF
  • Hometown Santa Ana, CA
  • Major Psychology
  • Prev School Santiago Canyon CC

Biography

Junior (2025) - Appeared in 44 games...averaged .311...Earned 19 runs...Earned 18 RBI's...8 stolen bases.

Sophomore (2024) - Appeared in 48 games starting in 46...Earned 23 runs off of 43 hits...Recorded 3 Home Runs and 28 runs...

Santiago Canyon College - Competed with the Hawks for 3 seasons under Head Coach Lisa Camarco...During this time she earned a batting average of .412 while bringing in 4 home runs, 53 RBI - 53, OBP- .478, LG- .613 and recorded 11 stolen bases. Villanueva lead her team to a Regional Championship title in 2022, was named CCCAA Player of the week and eared an 1st Team All Conference title. 

Godinez HS- Graduated in 2019...Competed with the Grizzly Bears for 4 seasons under Head Coach Edward Medina... During her time competing in the Orange Coast League, she was named an All League Player 2016-2019 and defensive player of the year...Academically, she earned a spot on Honor Roll... During her free time, she volunteered with Toys for Tots. 
 
Personal - Born on 9/5/2001... Parents are Veronica (Mother) and Eduardo (Father)...Siblings are Lalito (30) and Aaron (27)...Decided to attend HIU for the environment, academics and competitive athletics...Favorite Bible Verse is 1 Corinthians 13:4...Favorite Professional Athlete is Shohei Ohtani...Favorite food is Aguachiles...Favorite movie is Remember the Titans...Studying Psychology and would like to pursue a career helping students grow and develop through counseling and leadership.

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Season:
2025

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Historical Player Information

  • 3

    2024Sophomore

    INF
    5'6"
    3
  • 3

    2025Junior

    INF
    5'6"
    3