Shepherd University Athletics

Prior to Shepherd: A 2021 graduate of Oceanside High School where he played football for David Rodriguez ... lettered in football and basketball ... in football, made the all-county academic team ... helped the Pirates win a D1 San Diego Section CIF title ... served as team captain ... helped the basketball team win an Avocado League Championship ... earned a Coaches' Award in both sports ... a transfer from Bucknell where he played football for Dave Cecchini ... named to Fall 2021 Member of Patriot League Academic Honor Roll ... saw action in six games as a reserve quarterback, making one start against Cornell ... recipient of Bucknell's Bobby Pangburn Memorial Award: For commitment, dedication, and unqualified friendship ... was 21-for-39 for 214 yards and two touchdowns against Cornell ... threw a touchdown pass to Sam Milligan against Merrimack ... completed 32-of-56 passes for 374 yards and three touchdowns in 2024 ... added 11 carries for 17 yards.

Personal: The son of Angelica Sandoval and Kevin Hardyway ... pursuing an MBA at Shepherd.