CAREER

 

 

COLLEGE

 

"After an excellent career at Bremerton High School, where he was a two-time All-state selection, Soriano became a three-year starter for the University of Washington, where he was a terrific scorer for the Huskies. Their 1949 season was a disappointment (they had a 11-15 record; 6-10 in conference), but the following year, behind Soriano's leadership, the Huskies improved to 19-10 (8-8 in conference). That year, Soriano finished third in the North Division in scoring with 12.2 points per game (in conference play) and was named first team All-Pacific Coast Conference Northern Division. He was also named All-America honorable mention, averaging 17 points per game overall on the season.

 

In 1951, Louie helped lead the Huskies to a 22-5 record, a No. 15 ranking, and the Pacific Coast Northern Division regular season championship (11-5 in conference). They then defeated Southern Division champ UCLA in the PCC playoff championship and received an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament. Soriano scored seven points and had three rebounds in Washington's 62-40 first-round win over Texas A&M. In the West Regional Semifinal, he was held to only three points and one rebound as the Huskies lost to Oklahoma A&M, 61-57. In the West consolation game, Louie scored eight points and led his team to a 80-67 victory over BYU." (jewsinsports.org)

 

"In the book “The Glory of Washington,” authors Jim Daves and W. Thomas Porter wrote that the season “was a great one because of the scoring of junior Frank Guisness and sophomore center Bob Houbregs and the hustle and floor leadership of senior Louie Soriano" (Smith, Craig - Seattle Times - 2018, Feb. 28)

 

HIGH SCHOOL

 

Two-time All-State player for Coach Ken Wills at Bremerton High.

 

1946 STATE TOURNAMENT Bremerton Wildcats close in on the hoop as Don Ellis (24) back to the camera, catches a pass from Louis Soriano (7). No. 10 Rusty King, Bremerton ace. Anacortes Seahawk players in the picture include Rodney Dewar (33), Gene Lungard (55), John Jurkovich (88) and Robert MacCready (99). Bremerton won the game, 34 to 31. - Photo: Seattlepi.com file

 

Played for Coach Ken Wills on the 1945-46 BHS Boys Varsity team that finished 2nd in the state tournament.

 

Set the Cross-State League scoring record - The Sun (1988, Dec. 28)