As a freshman (2014): Redshirted for the Buckeyes.
South Forsyth: Two-year starter in the midfield at South Forsyth High School … was team MVP, all-region, all-county and leading scorer for the War Eagles in 2012 … named newcomer of the year in 2011.
GA ’95 ODP: Team captain in 2012 … member of Region 3 ’95 ODP pool.
Norcross Fury Premier: Played defensive midfield … helped lead the team to Disney Showcase title and a Nike Cup championship (2011) … also finished second in region III premier league and had a state cup semifinalist appearance (2011).
Personal: Son of Laura and Dennis Sparks … electrical and computer engineering major … would like to attend graduate school and play professional soccer or start a career in engineering … enjoys playing video games, watching professional soccer, Ping-Pong and golfing … greatest sports thrill has been training in England and Brazil and playing against local youth academies, while also attending professional matches … father played college football … national honor society … AP Scholar with distinction … finished Top 10 in graduating class.
