Pelealo Mahloko serves as the Graduate Assistant for the Benedictine Mesa Men’s Soccer team after a standout playing career with the Redhawks. Originally from Johannesburg, South Africa, Mahloko attended St David’s Marist Inanda before joining Benedictine Mesa in 2020. As a player, he made an immediate impact, earning Cal Pac Second Team honors his freshman year. Over his collegiate career, Mahloko was recognized with Cal Pac Honorable Mention three more times, starting nearly every game across four seasons. In 2022, he tallied 5 goals and an assist, including a game-winning goal against Park Gilbert. He closed out his playing days in 2024 having started all 16 matches that season. Mahloko graduated from Benedictine Mesa in 2025 and now brings his experience, leadership, and dedication to the sidelines as he begins his coaching career with the Redhawks.
