Will Barba

Height:
6-5
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
San Diego
High School:
Point Loma HS
Position:
Defender
Major:
Neuroscience

UC Santa Cruz Success:

2023:
- Played in and started 8 games playing a total of 618 minutes
2022:
- Played and started 17 games with 1408 minutes. Made the goal on September 3rd to tie up with Macalester. Also had 3 assists including game-winner October 4th at Fresno Pacific. C2C Defender of the Year and All-Conference First Team.
2021:
- Played in 19 games with 18 starts, led team in minutes. Scored three goals, including game-winning header in double-overtime October 2nd against Bethesda. Named Second Team All-C2C and Conference All Tournament Team.
2019:
- Started 15 games his first year on campus. Pair of goals and two assists; scored 9/28/19 at Fresno Pacific and had a goal & assist against Pine Manor in ACAA Semifinal. Second-team All-ACAA.

HIGH SCHOOL: 1st Team All CIF, Team MVP, and Captain at Point Loma High School.

PERSONAL: Parents are Alisa and David Barba. Brothers/Sisters are Maya, Patrick, and Gina. Picked UCSC for the soccer, location, and great recommendations.

The most influential person is his brother Patrick because "he pushes me to improve in all aspects of my life, and taught me to never settle."

Hobbies/Personal interests include travel, sports, music, and science.