Chico State Athletics

Pre-Chico Days
– A 2026 graduate of Arcadia High School in Phoenix, Arizona
– Lettered in men’s golf
– Advanced to the Round of 32 at the 2025 Arizona Amateur Championship
– Finished seventh at the 2025 State Championship

Personal
– Born July, 2007, in Phoenix, Arizona
– Father is Mark Malatesta
– Mother is Amy Malatesta
– Majoring in Business Finance
– Favorite athlete is Dennis Rodman
– Chose Chico State for the opportunity to continue playing golf at the next level
– Best talent outside of golf is sleeping
– Greatest sports moment was advancing to the Round of 32 at the Arizona Amateur Championship
– Best advice received: “Live in the present,” from his father
– Plans to either pursue professional golf or a career in business following graduation