Nicholls State University

At St. Charles CC: Played in two seasons for the Cougars... named All-Conference Second Team in 2022... posted a 5-3 record with a 5.55 ERA... had 59 strikeouts in 48.2 innings... set the school single-game strikeout record with 14 in a complete game victory against St. Louis Community College... helped Cougars to first back-to-back sub-regional wins in program history and back-to-back Region 16 tournament appearances in over 15 years.

At Troy Buchanan: Was a three-time first-team all-conference selection in baseball... played club ball for St. Louis Redbirds... volunteered for the Special Olympics.

Personal: Birthday is October 14... parents are Frank Gales and Cindy DeNatale, and stepfather Zane Stricklin... has two older siblings, Matt and Randy Gales... majoring in interdisciplinary studies... career goal is to become a personal trainer.