Cerritos College Women’s Cross Country (2017): Finished the Fresno Invitational in a time of 27:16.6, which put her in 108th place, while her time of 23:52.40 at the Redlands Invitational landed her in 64th place…..

El Rancho HS: Received the Most Improved Athlete Award as a senior and earned the Blue Pride Award her sophomore season… Specialized in the discus (91’ 7”) and long jump (14’ 6”)… Helped the team win the Del Rio League championship as a sophomore… Was a member of the track and field and cross country teams…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when she turned in her personal best marks in the discus and long jump in a dual meet… Is working on a double-major with organic chemistry and a minor in kinesiology… Aspires to be a pediatric surgeon… Hobbies include singing and dancing… Nicknamed “Mika”… Has two siblings – Maliyan and Melani… Is the daughter of Mario and Irene Vargas… Born in Phoenix, AZ on September 28, 1999…..

Favorite Athlete: Dawn Harper                  Favorite TV Show:  “Nikita”
Favorite Food:  Hamburgers                      Favorite Book: “Falling Into Place”