Chico State Athletics

Pre-Chico Days
A 2020 graduate of Vanden High School in Fairfield…Competed in 100m, 200m, and 400m dash, and 4x100m, 4x200m, and 4x400m relay over three varsity seasons…Part of the Vikings’ 2019 Monticello Empire League champion 4x100m relay team…Finished second in the 100m dash at the 2019 MEL Championships…Placed second in the 200m dash at the 2019 Sac-Joaquin Section Division III Championships…Also lettered in basketball.
 
Personal
Born June 4, 2001, in Vallejo…Son of Robert and Ilia…Has one younger sibling, Gianni…The person he most admires in the sports world is LeBron James (“for his work ethic and how he believes in himself no matter what the doubters say”)…Chose to attend Chico State “because it had the family environment that I was looking for. Everyone has your back and wants you to be successful”…His greatest sports moment is “(posted a) double-double in front of my family and when my late Coach Mike was coaching me”…The most impressive thing he’s ever accomplished is getting to Masters in just his second year of running track…Has learned by competing in track & field “to invest in yourself and push through adversity”…Enjoys playing basketball with friends and spending time with family…Says he’s good at 2K video games…Claims to know “a little bit about everything”…At the top of his bucket list: “Get a Hellcat Charger”…Majoring in business…Plans to pursue a career as a sports agent.