AS A SOPHOMORE (2008)
Started all 19 contests for the Hornets during his sophomore campaign...seeing action at both forward and midfielder...scored two goals and added three assists...earned all-tournament honors at the Saint Mary's Tournament after providing the game-winning assist against Houston Baptist...connected on lone penalty kick of the season at New Mexico on Oct. 12...posted 26 shots on the season.

AS A FRESHMAN (2007)
Earned honorable mention all-Mountain Pacific Sports Federation honors after leading the Hornets in scoring with nine points...posted three goals and three assists while appearing in all 19 of the Hornets contests...one of five players to see action in every game...made 18 starts in the midfield and at forward...was the team’s designated penalty kicker, going 2-for-2 on the season...one of the MPSF’s quickest players with and without the ball.

HIGH SCHOOL  
A 2007 graduate of Oakdale HS in Oakdale, Calif...led Oakdale to an appearance in the playoffs  his senior season after leading the VOL with 30 assists, while scoring 15 goals...four-time Modesto Bee all-district selection, including an MVP selection his junior season after he posted 38 goals and 28 assists...scored both goals in 2-1 section finals victory in 2005...scored 113 goals and tallied 114 assists during his high school career...led Mustangs to section titles each of his first three years...was high school teammates with fellow Hornet Manuel Verduzco...was member of U-15 U.S. National team...played club soccer with the San Juan Thunder...led team to State Cup final in 2006.

PERSONAL
Born March 22, 1989...parents are Jose and Maria Caranza...major is undeclared.