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4worldlovers: TEMPE, Ariz. -- Arizona State University and Sun Devil Athletics today announced that construction is already underway of a new Sun Devil Beach Volleyball facility, which will host university and community events and serve as the home for the Sand Devils. Located north of the Sun Devil Soccer/Lacrosse Stadium and east of Farrington Softball Stadium, it will be ready in spring 2022.

The Sun Devil Beach Volleyball Facility was designed by Lloyd Sports + Engineering and is being built by Woodruff Construction. It will have four full courts fit to host NCAA beach volleyball competition and is on track to be ready to host beginning in the 2022 season.

"We are thrilled that the construction of this project, a collaboration between the University (EOSS) and Sun Devil Athletics, is under way," Vice President for University Athletics Ray Anderson said. "This is yet another example of how our university departments work together to greatly benefit all students, while delivering a championship-caliber facility that will elevate our beach volleyball program in terms of recruiting, athletic development, and performance."

With flexible seating, fans can bring their beach chairs to watch the action. The courts will also be available to host open tournaments, intramural sports and other events and activities.

"We could not be more excited to have our home courts on campus," head coach Brad Keenan said. "This would not be possible without the support of the university and our administration. The new courts show our administration's commitment to the team's success and will certainly help in recruiting future high-level student-athletes. We believe the design and sand that will be in the new facility will generate a true home-court advantage for us."

The Sand Devils have been playing at PERA Club in Tempe since beach volleyball's inception at Arizona State back in 2014. Since the program began, ASU has practiced and hosted games at the facility.

"We'd be remiss if we didn't take this opportunity to thank our great friends at PERA Club for their tremendous support and hospitality over the past eight years," said Scott Nelson, Senior Associate Athletics Director, Executive Director of the Sun Devil Club. "Their longstanding support of Sun Devil Athletics and the Sun Devil Club was never more evident than when they opened their doors to our Sand Devils in 2014. We can't thank them enough and we look forward to continuing our longstanding relationship moving forward."

4worldlovers: In 1964, the City purchased the land from the Birchett family for the grand sum of $47,500. In 1967, the City hired the firm of Kemper and Michael Goodwin to design the park plan. The plan was approved and adopted by the Parks Board in February, 1968.

That spring, construction of the plan designed by the Goodwin’s for the improvements to the park was done and park equipment was purchased from Joe Selleh. Once all of the improvements were done, there was a need for landscaping. At that time Tempe had begun a “Trees for Tempe” program to plant trees throughout the community. Escalante Park was the recipient of 60 trees from many generous donors.

The Tempe Community Action Agency, has been a long-time tenet of the Escalante Center. Their staff in 1971 was George A. Leon, Lupe Esquer, Donna Valenzuela, Irene Lara and Irra Arietta (Lupe Esquer’s extended family was recently honored with the naming of Esquer Park).

While Tempe has grown considerably since Escalante Park was purchased and developed, the names of Tempe past continue to resonate in its future. Through visionary and caring individuals like the Birchett’s, Goodwin’s, Selleh’s, and Esquer’s Tempe has grown and prospered.

The park and center, however, is actually named for three individuals, 2 brothers and a cousin, who paid the ultimate price while fighting to defend their country and freedom during World War II. The brothers, PFC Cipriano R. Escalante and PFC George R. Escalante and their cousin PFC Gabriel V Escalante all fought and died in the Pacific Theater during the war. Cipriano died in March, 1945 during the battle on Iwo Jima while his brother George died in Luzon during the battle for the Philippine Islands in July, 1945. Their cousin, Gabriel, was the first Escalante who died in service to his country in late 1944.

The news of these three Tempeans being lost in service was not lost on the community. For years, many wondered how to appropriately recognize their sacrifice. In July, 1965 shortly after acquiring the park property from the Birchett family, Tempe received a resolution from the League of United Latin American Citizens that read in part:

Whereas, the work and sacrifices on many persons, both within and without of the City is required to complete a successful City and in appreciation of the sacrifices made by those that gave their lives in defense of their country in her hour of need,

Now, therefore be it resolved by the City of Tempe of the State of Arizona, this 8th day of July, 1965, that we acknowledge with grateful thanks the supreme sacrifices made by the three Escalante Boys on three different beaches in the Pacific Theater of Operations while serving in the United States Marine Corps, and be it further Resolved, that the New City Park adjacent to Flora Thew School be named Escalante Park in their Honor, and copies of this resolution be presented to the Mayor and members of the City Council of the City of Tempe, Arizona.

Shortly after receipt of the request from LULAC, the Tempe City Council passed a similar resolution which has forever memorialized the ultimate sacrifice paid by the Escalante family. Today, a memorial of the three Escalante men stands guard at the entrance to the Escalante Community Center. The bust of brothers Cipriano and George along with cousin Gabriel rise in tribute and recognition of their service to community.