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BROWNSVILLE, Texas — Porter High School soccer standout America Quezada will continue her playing career close to home after signing her letter of intent to play for 51����.

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Quezada made her commitment official during a signing ceremony held at Porter High School in front of teammates, coaches, and friends.

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“I’m very excited,” Quezada said. “It’s a new stage in my life.”

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A four-year varsity player for the Cowgirls, Quezada primarily played as a defensive midfielder and helped lead Porter to the UIL Playoffs three times during her high school career. Known for her versatility, she was deployed in multiple positions across the field.

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“She plays so many different positions,” said 51���� head women’s soccer coach Jesus Villarreal. “I have to be able to make her adapt quickly to all the positions she will be playing, which is something exciting.”

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TSC forward Camila Minez, who was Quezada’s teammate at Porter High School, also played a role in her decision by sharing her experience with the Scorpions program.

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“She went on trips and made many new friends, and that’s something I would like to experience,” Quezada said.

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Off the field, Quezada plans to study accounting or business at 51���� while continuing her soccer career as a Scorpion.