Washington State University Athletics

Class: RS Junior Hometown: Spokane, Wash. High School: Lewis and Clark

Height / Weight: 6-4 / 229 Position: Kicker Experience: SQ

GAUPER'S WSU CAREER
RS-JUNIOR (2011): Appeared in three games as the backup kicker...made 1-of-2 field goal attempts, making from 30...was 2-for-2 in extra points...made a 30-yarder in the win over Idaho State...also kicked off 12 times.
RS-SOPHOMORE (2010): Was a member of the team but did not participate in any game action.
RS-FRESHMAN (2009): Redshirted after walking on during the 2009 season.

GAUPER'S UNIVERSITY OF ST. THOMAS CAREER
FRESHMAN (2008): Served as team's kickoff specialist...also went 3-of-3 on field goals, including a long of 42 yards, and 5-of-5 on PATs.

GAUPER'S HIGH SCHOOL CAREER
Earned three varsity letters for head coach Tom Yearout...was team captain as a senior...played wide receiver and was the team's punter and kicker...JUNIOR year named All-Greater Spokane League honorable mention at punter...was also voted most valuable special teams player...SENIOR year Tigers won the 4A state championship following an 11-2 season...garnered second-team All-GSL honors at punter...led the Tigers in scoring in the state championship, accounting for nine of the team's 21 points...voted most valuable special teams player...won the Jack Blair Scholar-Athlete Award...also lettered three times in basketball and was team captain as a senior...led squad in scoring as a senior, earning most valuable player honors...team was named WIAA Academic State Champion.

PERSONAL
Alex Gauper...parents Allen and Carol...sister Lindsey attended WSU...plans to pursue a degree in business accounting.