Northview HS: Was a two-time CIF Qualifier in the backstroke after placing third in the Valley Vista League Championships as a senior and junior… Won the league championship in the backstroke as a sophomore and placed fourth in the butterfly… Was a member of the swimming team for four seasons, as well as the cross country and football teams for one year…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he missed qualifying for the CIF Prelims and then dedicated himself to a better work ethic… Is working on a minor in physical science… Would like to transfer to UC Berkeley and aspires to be an environmental scientist… Hobbies include running and working within his community… Nicknamed “Vega”… Has four siblings – Alexandria (25), Victoria (21), Matthew (15) and Dean (9)… Is the son of Frank Vega and Beverly Messina-Vega… Born in West Covina, CA…..

Favorite Food:  Italian                          
Favorite Book:  “Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance”