West Liberty University Athletics

2025 Season: Appeared in 16 matches with seven starts... Finished with two goals and one assist for five points... Scored goals against Frostburg State (Sept. 17) and West Virginia Wesleyan (Oct. 22)... Recorded an assist against Salem (Sept. 28)... Finished the season with 23 shots, including 12 on goal... Selected to represent the Guam Men's National Team in the 2026 FIFA Series in Puerto Rico.

Prior to WLU: Played two seasons at Linfield University in McMinnville, Ore.... Earned All-Northwest Conference Second Team honors as a sophomore... Totaled 11 goals and six assists during his two-year career.

High School: Played at Emerald Ridge High School in Puyallup, Wash.... Earned First Team SPSL honors.

Off the Field: EJ is the son of Tamara Benavente and Derrick Benavente... Majoring in Finance/Sports Management with a minor in Journalism.