Southern Maine Athletics

2026: CSC Academic All-District honoree ... ABCA/Rawlings First Team All-Region ... D3baseball.com First Team All-Region ... Little East Conference Pitcher of the Year and First Team All-Little East Conference ... Maine College Baseball/Softball Association Pitcher of the Year and First Team All-State ... Went 5-2 while leading the team in innings pitched (64.1) and strikeouts (82) with a 2.94 ERA and 1.32 WHIP ... Led the LEC in strikeouts ... Struck out 10 or more batters three times with 11-strikeout games against Ramapo (3/17/26) and Keene State (4/11/26) ... Went 2-for-6 at the plate with a home run and three RBI.

Why USM: Because I know I'll be surrounded by a bunch of guys who want to win, and will do anything to do so.

Before USM: Transferred to USM from UMaine (NCAA DI) where he pitched in seven games over two seasons ... Lettered in baseball, soccer and basketball at Old Town High School ... Two-time All-State selection in baseball ... Three-time Penobscot Valley Conference Pitcher of the Year and two-time PVC Player of the Year ... National Honor Society and Key Club member ... Earned highest honors.

Personal: Majoring in Sport Management ... Son of Heidi and Mark Gifford ... Has two siblings, Kaleb and Kelsey.