Prior to UTSA
Standout golfer at Hill Country Christian School of Austin as a senior … finished fourth at the state tournament in his final campaign … played for Vandegrift High School, where he was coached as a freshman by current UTSA head coach Matt Wernecke, for his first three years before transferring … two-time all-district selection … helped lead the Vipers to back-to-back Class 6A state tournament appearances in 2021 and 2022 … tied for sixth place with a 72-75—147 at the 2021 regional tournament to earn second-team all-region honors and help Vandegrift win the team title … went on to finish in the top 25 at state with a 74-73—147, helping the Vipers place third during his junior season … helped his team to a seventh-place showing at the state tournament as a junior … tied for fifth at the 2021 LJT Collegiate Preview after firing a 71-68-73—212 … carded a 74-75—149 to grab a share of ninth place at the 2022 LJT Texas Cup … posted a 71-74-77—222 to place ninth at the Texas Junior Amateur … was part of the runner-up best ball duo that shot a 13-under par at the 2021 Greenwood Cup.
Personal
Born on Dec. 12, 2004, in Dallas … son of Matt and Shannon Blackwell … has two siblings, Carter and Brody … business studies major.