McMurry University Athletics

HIGH SCHOOL:
A graduate of Azle High School (2016) ... Benjamin Buentello and Brad Averitte were prep coaches ... Three varsity seasons ... Three-time first team all-district ... Varsity Newcomer of the Year as a sophomore and Defensive MVP as a senior ... Also three-time academic all-district ... Academic all-state as a senior ...A member of the AHS  "A-B Honor Roll" and student council ... Played club ball for the International Futbol Club America's Futbol Club and Fort Worth Futbol Club.

PERSONAL:
Born February 5, 1998 in Katy, Texas ... Son of Steve and Mary Mendell ... His twin brother (Grant) is also a member of the War Hawks' team ... Did volunteer work with Sunshine Ministries and at Mineral Wells State Park ... A kinesiology major.