Chico State Athletics

Transfer from Fullerton College…Pre-Chico Days: Played in 23 matches in 2019, scoring two goals and helping lead the Hornets to the Orange Empire Conference championship…First Team All-OEC selection…Named to All-Region and All-State teams…Part of a Fullerton defense that posted four shutouts and allowed only 11 goals during conference-play…A 2019 graduate of Troy High School in Fullerton…Earned First Team All-Freeway League and First Team All-Orange County honors…Named the Warriors’ team MVP and Offensive Player of the Year…Personal: Born April 1, 2001, in Fullerton…Son of Ivan and Karina…Has two siblings, Jeanette and Christian…His father is his hero (“because of how hard he works and what he does to provide for his family”)…The person he most admires in the sports world is Cristiano Renaldo (“wherever he plays, he makes an impact”)…Why he chose to attend Chico State: “It is a good school to further my education as well play for the soccer team”…His greatest sports moment so far is winning the national cup after getting surgery and being the tournament’s top scorer…The most interesting thing he’s ever done is snowboarding…The most impressive thing he’s ever accomplished is bouncing back from knee surgery…Has learned by playing soccer “to pray before my game that God keeps me and my team safe while going out there and giving my all”…Enjoys taking naps and spending time with his teammates…Is also talented at basketball…Loves to swim and fish…At the top of his bucket list: “Travel to Europe”…Best advice ever received: “Difficult roads often lead to beautiful destinations”…Majoring in psychology.