Maximo Mendoza is a contributor to the San Jacinto Times and currently an Early College High School student from South Houston High School majoring in Communications, as well as a 3-year Varsity athlete from his school’s cross country and track teams. He has recently committed to running in University of St. Thomas’ teams and plans to officially sign with them in February. Inspired by his love of many different sports, such as track, soccer, and football, he strives to become a sports reporter like his icons Stephen A. Smith and Mike Breen. His hobbies are actively keeping up with the Houston Texans and Rockets, running, and immersing himself in video games like FIFA and Fortnite.