High School: Attended Conrad Schools of Science in Wilmington, Delaware, where he was a five-year varsity player, earned Second Team All-Conference honors, and was a member of the honor roll.

Personal: Joseph Francis Wardell - son of John and Beth Wardell. Has a younger sister - Gracie. Father John played collegiate lacrosse at Chapman University and Wesley College. Majoring in Criminal Justice at Wilmington University with the goal of becoming a state trooper. From Wilmington, Delaware. Misses having no pressure the most about being a kid - favorite professional sports team is the Seattle Seahawks - perfect meal would be tune topped with lobster - enjoys playing football and fishing when he’s not playing lacrosse - favorite movie of all time is Remember the Titans.