Sophomore forward/midfielder Ernesto Osornio (Ironwood HS) signed his letter of intent to continue his education and collegiate soccer career at Butler University, an NCAA Division I school in Indianapolis, Indiana. Osornio was a two-time NJCAA All-American and two-time All-ACCAC and All-Region I, Division II player at Pima (2022) and Phoenix College (2021). Photo by Raymond Suarez
Sophomore forward/midfielder Ernesto Osornio (Ironwood HS) signed his letter of intent to continue his education and collegiate soccer career at Butler University, an NCAA Division I school in Indianapolis, Indiana. Osornio was a two-time NJCAA All-American and two-time All-ACCAC and All-Region I, Division II player at Pima (2022) and Phoenix College (2021). Photo by Raymond Suarez
Posted: Dec 14, 2022

Two-time NJCAA All-American Ernesto Osornio commits to Butler University

Pima Community College men's soccer player Ernesto Osornio (Ironwood HS) will move on to play at the NCAA Division I level.

  • Osornio, a sophomore forward/midfielder, signed his letter of intent to play at Butler University in Indianapolis, Indiana. The Bulldogs play in the Big East Conference.
  • Osornio made the most of his junior college experience as he was named a two-time NJCAA Division II second-team All-American, a two-time first team All-ACCAC and first team All-Region I, Division II player. He earned a spot on the 2022 United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division II Men's All-American Team.
  • He played in 16 games this season; making 14 starts and was second on the team with nine goals, eight assists and 27 points. The Aztecs finished 10-4-3 overall and earned their sixth straight trip to the NJCAA National Tournament.
  • As a freshman at Phoenix College in 2021, he played in 17 games; making 16 starts. He had 13 goals, four assists and 30 points.