2013 Season: Jose started in 18 out of 20 games played for the Golden Lions. Two of Jose’s six goals were game winners for Dowling.
Previous School: Graduated from Park View High School in 2011 where he played soccer and was named captain for two years.  He was a three time District Player of the Year and a two time Regional Player of the Year.  Was named 2010-2011 Athlete of the Year and MVP in 2010. Was a member of the All State Team and participated in the Virginia High School All-Star Game. Eared the Sportsmanship Award.  
Academics: Majoring in Criminal Justice…member of the Athletic Director’s Honor Roll.
Community/life: Participated in Keep Islip Clean and Make-A-Wish.
Getting to know: Lists his father as his role model… Favorite professional sports team is FC Barcelona… HIs favorite professional athete is Lionel Messi… His favorite sports movie is Goal… His favorite TV show is SportsCenter… Son to Santos Ramirez and Daysi Mendoza…. Brother to Oscar and Antonio Herrera.