Outlook

Gavin Hudnall was huge acquisition last season … Has great size and is a solid box-to-box midfielder … Gifted, confident, and composed on the ball … Possesses good passing range … Expected to step into the starting lineup again as a sophomore.

Sophomore Year 2024

Helped JCCC to a runner-up finishes in the Division II Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference, a runner-up finish in the Region 6 Tournament, a No. 8 ranking in the final NJCAA Division II Poll with an overall record of 14-4-0 … Played and started 17 matches … Was part of a defensive unit that posted the third-best goals against average in the conference at 1.44, with four shutouts, which tied for second-most … Fired seven shots, three on goal for a shots on goal percentage of .429.

Freshman Year 2023

Earned All-Region 6 Division II and All-Kansas Jayhawk Community College Conference Division II second team … Played in 19 matches, 17 as a starter … Was a key defensive midfielder for the Cavaliers in 2023, helping the defense post a 1.47 GAA and post four shutouts … The team’s 1.47 GAA was second-best in the conference and 33^rd in the NJCAA … He also helped on the offensive end scoring JCCC’s second goal in a 4-3 win over Central (9-1-23).

High School

Was a two-year starter and three-time letter winner for coach Chris Graham at Olathe Northwest High School, Olathe, Kan. … Graduated 2023 … Earned Kansas Class 6A All-State honorable mention and All-Sunflower League second-team as a senior … Also played for KC Fusion Academy ’04 coached by Tug McTighe from 2010-18, TOCA 04 coached Max Lainter from 2018-20 and KC Fusion Academy 04 coached by Carlo Rodriguez since 2020 and was back-to-back State Cup Championships … Honor roll student. 

Personal

Born Gavin Christian Hudnall on October 10, 2004, in Colorado Springs, Colo. … Son of Phil and Sarah Hudnall … Has three siblings: Caitryn, Maryn and Ian … His father competed in cross country and track at Northwest Missouri State University … His mother also attended JCCC … Majoring in biology … Career ambition is to be a dentist … Favorite food is Italian … Favorite fast food restaurant is Jersey Mike’s Subs … Favorite TV shows are Breaking Bad and Better Call Saul … Favorite actor is Matthew McConaughey … Favorite music entertainer is Gunna … Favorite sports teams are Manchester United, Denver Broncos and Denver Nuggets … Greatest sports moment was winning the State Cup for the first time … A notable alumnus from his school is NBA center Willie Cauley-Stein.