Long Beach Wilson HS: Helped the cross country team win the Moore League championship as a senior… Posted a personal best time of 16:09 as a junior over a three-mile course… While on the track and field team, he specialized in the 800 meters (1:57) and 1600 meters (4:48)… Competed at 150 pounds on the wrestling team… Spent four years on the cross country and track and field teams, as well as three years on the wrestling team…..

Personal: Most memorable moments were when he posted his personal best times in cross country and track… Would like to transfer to UCLA and aspires to achieve technical mastery in architectural design… Comes from a family where everyone competed in sports at Long Beach Wilson High… Hobbies include hiking with friends, drawing and painting… Has three siblings – Jesse (27), Britney (24) and Isaac (20)… Is the son of Jesus and Karla Ruiz… Born on October 30, 2006…..

Favorite Athlete:  Lionel Messi                          Favorite Movie: “Back to the Future”
Favorite Food:  Enchiladas                                Favorite TV Show: “The Walking Dead”
Favorite Book: “The Outsiders”