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2025: Appeared in 12 matches and logged 288 minutes… Totaled 5 shots with 2 on goal… Posted a season-high 2 shots on goal vs. Cal State Bakersfield (Oct. 15) and at UC Irvine (Oct. 22)… Played a season-high 61 minutes vs. UC Santa Barbara (Oct. 8)

PRIOR TO UC DAVIS: Began his college career at Sonoma State and redshirted during the 2024 season ... Transferred to UC Davis after Sonoma State discontinued its athletics program ... Earned Dean's List honors with the Seawolves.

HIGH SCHOOL: Four-year varsity defender at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, Calif. ... Earned first-team All-Monticello Empire League honors in each of his four seasons ... Named the league's Defender of the Year as a senior in 2024 while helping the Wildcats finish first in league play ... Four-year honor roll student.

PERSONAL: Full name is Gabriel Steven Sanchez ... Goes by Gabe ... Born in Vallejo, Calif. ... Son of Elizabeth and Benjamin Sanchez ... Has an older sister, Stefanie, and an older brother, Alexander ... Intends to major in human development ... Hopes to play professional soccer or become a physical therapist ... Has played soccer since age 3 and calls reaching the Division I level his proudest personal accomplishment ... Chose UC Davis for the program's competitiveness and the staff's commitment to developing players ... Lists Lionel Messi as his sports hero ... Enjoys board games, swimming and spending time with family.