Bell HS: Posted a personal best time of 16:07 over a three-mile course at the Bell Gardens Invitational as a senior… Received the team’s Most Improved Athlete award his senior season… While on the track and field team, he specialized in the 1600 meters (4:53) and two-miles (10:40)… Was a member of the cross country and track and field teams for three seasons…

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he posted his personal best times at the Bell Gardens Invitational… Would like to transfer to either UCLA or Cal State Long Beach… Aspires to be a physical therapist… Hobbies include playing basketball… Has two siblings – David (13) and Alex (9)… Is the son of Hugo and Maria Almendares… Born in Huntington Park, CA on February 27, 2000…..

Favorite Athlete:  Kyle Kuzma                           Favorite TV Show:  “American Horror Story”
Favorite Food:  In-n-Out