Quincy University Hawks

2024-25 (Freshman): In his first season with the Hawks, Gael saw action in four events, where he bowled 11 games and averaged 165.545 pins per game. He made his collegiate debut at the Hammer Golden Eagle Invite, knocking down 807 pins across five games for an average of 161.4 pins per game.

Personal: Gael Flores is from Harvard, Illinois, and attended Harvard High School, where he excelled academically and athletically. He is the son of Esperanza Flores and has three siblings: Damian, Aily, and Karim. Gael graduated with High Honor Roll standing and earned an Associate Degree in Arts while still in high school. He was also a National Qualifier for the Business Professionals of America Club.

In sports, Gael competed in varsity baseball and bowling, setting a school bowling record for high series with a 762. Outside of athletics, he enjoys building Legos, hanging out with friends, and going to the gym. His favorite athletes include Stephen Curry, Jason Belmonte, and Matas Buzelis, and he follows teams like the Chicago Bulls, Bears, White Sox, Blackhawks, and Manchester United.

Why QU?
I chose QU because of the small school environment to go along with continuing my athletic and academic career.