Long Beach Millikan HS: Placed fifth in the CIF Championships in the high jump as a senior, while he won the Moore League title three years in a row… Recorded a personal best height of 6’ 6”… Spent four years on the track and field team and three seasons with the basketball team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he cleared 6’ 6” for the first time at the Moore League Championships… Would like to transfer to either USC or Cal State Long Beach… Nicknamed “Gio”… Has two siblings – Armando (20), who will be his teammate this season, and Melissa (17)… Is the son of Armando and Maria Tabales… Born in Mexico on June 20, 2000…..

Favorite Athlete:  Mutaz Essa Barshim                Favorite TV Show:  “Nosotros Los Guapos”
Favorite Food:  Enchiladas de Mole