Joseph Abella

2014-15 (JUNIOR): Finished tied for 24^th at 12-over 225 (69-76-80) at the season-opening Gopher Invitational … followed up by a 28^th place finish at 10-over 223 (72-76-75) at the Royal Oaks Intercollegiate. 

2013-14 (SOPHOMORE): Had a huge performance at the NCAA Auburn Regional in May, trying for 11^th place with an even-par 216, his team’s best performance … also had his best-ever collegiate finish at the Lone Star Invitational in March, trying for sixth with a 4-under 212 … played 10 events last season with seven top-30 finishes.

2012-13 (FRESHMAN): Finished second at the New Mexico Collegiate Cup in Truth or Consequences N.M, a tournament that featured four New Mexico teams and UTEP … shot a 1-over 145 (72-73) … finished 64^th among 83 golfers at the William H. Tucker intercollegiate with a 17-over 233 (80-75-78) … finished 68^th among 88 players at the Arizona Intercollegiate with a 16-over 229 (81-73-75) … competed in the Southern Amateur in The Woodlands, Texas  in July shooting a 3-over 147 through two rounds … played for coach Jon Engel King. 

HIGH SCHOOL: The 2012 Texas High School District 8-5A boys champion for Plano East High School, as well as an All-District selection…a four-year member of the Plano East HS boys golf team and four-year All-District 8-5A honoree…eight tournament individual wins during his prep career, including a runner-up finish at district his junior season…played for coach Jon Engel King.
 

PERSONAL: Born Aug. 29, 1993 … full name is Joseph Anthony Abella … son or Toni and Oscar Abella … has one brother, Matthew … was the Individual Champion in 2012 for his high schools district under coach Jon Engleking, becoming the first and only player in Plano East HS history to win districts as an individual … favorite athletes are Rory Mcilroy and Ricky Fowler … favorite movie series is Star Wars … favorite food is Filipino cuisine… intended major is Business.