Cal State LA Athletics

2019: Was a major contributor for the Golden Eagles in his second year with the program. Earned All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honorable mention after an outstanding season. Shared the team lead with eight assists and was sixth on the team in scoring with 10 points. Started all 23 games for the Golden Eagles and played a total of 1,624 minutes. Scored his lone goal in a 2-0 win at Cal State Monterey Bay on Oct. 25. Had two assists in a 3-0 win at Notre Dame de Namur on Sept. 16. Was successful on his shootout attempt to help Cal State LA advance after a 1-1 tie with St. Mary’s in an NCAA playoff game on Dec. 5. Also converted against Cal Poly Pomona in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Tournament championship game on Nov. 17. For his career, started in all 44 games for the Golden Eagles over the past two seasons and played a total of 2,901 minutes. Recorded two goals and 11 assists for 15 points.

2018: Had an outstanding first season for the Golden Eagles and was an integral part of one of the top defenses in the nation. Was named the CCAA Tournament Offensive Most Valuable Player after recording a goal and assist in two games to help the Golden Eagles win the title. Had an assist on the game-winning goal late in the second overtime of a 2-1 win over Chico State in the semifinals and then notched the second goal in a 2-0 win over Cal Poly Pomona in the championship game. Also had assists in a 5-1 win over Humboldt State on Sept. 21 and an 8-1 win over Cal State East Bay on Oct. 4. Finished the season with one goal and three assists for five points. Started all 21 games for Cal State LA and played a total of 1,277 minutes.

At Rio Hondo College: Earned second-team All-South Coast Conference honors in 2017. Started all 19 games he appeared in.

At Mountain View High School: Competed in soccer.

Personal: Son of Carlos Zarate and Lilia Acevedo. Majoring in liberal studies.