Posted: Jan 06, 2023

NJCAA All-American Nicholas Bianchi signs to Gonzaga University

Sophomore forward Nicholas Bianchi (Pinnacle HS) signed his letter of intent to continue his collegiate career at Gonzaga university in Spokane, Washington. He played in all 17 games this season scoring a team-high 16 points along with nine assists. He was named a United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division II All-American and second team NJCAA All-American. Photo by Raymond Suarez

Pima Community College men's soccer player Nicholas Bianchi (Pinnacle HS) will head back to the NCAA Division I level to continue his collegiate career and educational endeavors.

Bianchi, a sophomore forward, signed to play at Gonzaga University, an NCAA Division I program in Spokane, Washington. The Bulldogs play in the West Coast Conference.
Bianchi made an impact in his only season with the Aztecs. He was named second team NJCAA All-American, 2022 United Soccer Coaches Junior College Division II Men's All-American Team, first team All-ACCAC and first team All-Region I, Division II.
He played and started in all 17 games this season scoring a team-high 16 goals and nine assists. The Aztecs finished with a 10-4-3 overall record and earned their sixth straight trip to the NJCAA National Tournament.

Bianchi played his previous two years at UNLV where he appeared in 15 games.