Utah Tech University Athletics

At Utah Tech Fall 2021 (COVID Sophomore): Started in all 10 games played at right guard on the Trailblazer offensive line.

At Utah Tech Spring 2021 (Sophomore): Started in three of the final four games of the season he played in … DSU’s offense averaged 414.8 yards in those four games, including 129.2 yards on the ground … was part of an offensive line that surrendered only six total sacks in 194 total pass attempts.  

At Utah Tech 2019 (Freshman): Played in the final nine games of the season with four starts ... was part of a Trailblazer offensive line that helped Dixie State rack up over 5,000 yards of total offense (5,008 – 455.3 yards per game), which included 3,378 yards (307.1 ypg) through the air and another 1,630 yards (148.2 ypg) on the ground. 

At St. Augustine High School: Earned three varsity football letters … three-time first team All-League selection … helped team to the San Diego Section Division 1 Championship … also played rugby … graduated in May 2019. 

Personal: Born in San Diego, California … parents are Ahi and Moui’foou Pongia ... also recruited by the BYU, San Diego State, Utah State and Idaho State ... favorite teams are the Los Angeles Chargers and Los Angeles Lakers ... currently majoring in communication. 

Why I chose Utah Tech: “I chose Utah Tech because I felt it was the best fit for me.”