South El Monte HS: Qualified for the CIF Prelims in cross country four years in a row… Voted his team’s Distance Runner of the Year and their Most Valuable Player as a senior… Named the team’s Most Improved Runner as a junior and sophomore, while he received the Coaches Award as a freshman… Also competed on the track and field team and specialized in the 800 meters (2:07), 1600 meters (4:35) and 3200 meters (10:20)…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was his performance at the CIF Prelims and the Bell Gardens Invitational during his senior season… His brother Jayson (20) is on the cross country and track and field teams at Cal State Fullerton… Has two sisters – Kyrstal (22) and Samantha (16)… Is the son of Jaime and Lupe Perez… Born in Bellflower, CA on June 19, 1994…..

Favorite Athlete: Bernard Legat          Favorite Movie:  “The Avengers”
Favorite Food: Mexican                        Favorite TV Show:  “Pawn Stars”
Favorite Book: “Tough Back”