South Gate HS: Spent two years on the swimming team… Helped the team to the league championship his junior season… Also competed on the track and field and football teams…..

Personal: Would like to transfer to either Cal Poly Pomona or UC Santa Barbara… Likes to play chess in his spare time… Has one sibling – Joselyne (16)… Is the son of Carlos and Luz Mendoza… Born in Los Angeles, CA on February 16, 1988…..