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As a Freshman - T&F (2025)
- Competed in seven meets, focusing on the 1,500 and 5,000 meters along with relay contributions
-Â Ran a season-best 3:54.95 in the 1500 meters at the Chico Invitational, placing 3rd
- Also posted times of 3:55.48 (APU Franson Last Chance), 3:58.50 (ULV Leopard), and 3:58.63 (Sacramento State)
- Clocked a season-best 15:13.41 in the 5000 at APU Franson (44th place)
- Ran 15:27.57 at the Mike Fanelli Track Classic in the 5000 (97th place)
- Contributed to the distance medley relay at Mike Fanelli, helping the team to a 7th-place finish (10:21.93)
- Opened the season at the Wildcat Invite but did not record a time in the 1500
As a Freshman - XC (2024)
- Did not compete
At Ventura High School
- A finalist in the CIF Southern Section in cross country (2019-21)
- Also qualified for the CIF Southern Section in 2022
- Qualified for the CIF Southern Section in the 800m (2021), 1600m (2023) and a Masters qualifier in the 4x800 relay (2023)
- Selected All-Ventura County in the 800m in 2023
- Voted team MVP in cross country (2022)
- Selected for the team coaches award in track & field (2023)
Personal
- Born July 31 in Ventura
- Parents are Aaron and Mary
- Has one sister name Lila
- Has five brothers: Elijah, Ezekiel, Noah, Josiah and Nokoa
- His mother, Mary, was inducted into Chico State's Athletic Hall of Fame in 2025 after an illustrious career with the Wildcats, earning All-America twice, a CCAA individual champion and the 2006 CCAA Women's Cross Country Runner of the Year
- Plans to graduate in 2027 with intentions to go law school
- Admires his father for 'being the hardest working, most relentless man I know and who taught me to always put my everything into something. He's my best friend.'
- Favorite athlete is basketball legend Kobe Bryant for his 'relentless work ethic and drive to be the greatest. Mamba Mentality.'
- Chose Chico State 'due to the amazing culture that has accumulated over the years due to Coach Gary Towne's leadership. It's a culture of hard-workers and guys giving it their all and I love that.'
- His greatest sports moment was 'racing the 4x800m relay in the CIF Southern Section Masters meet. It was the pinnacle of Southern Section racing and to stop on that line with teammates and race was unreal.'
- Once scored a 3 on the AP Literature exam
- His best talent outside of sports is public speaking, he loves writing and delivering speeches to crowds
- Loves listening and discovering new music and discover new movies. He also collects vinyl and physical movies
- On his bucket list is getting a first edition of 'Blonde' by Frank Ocean on Vinyl
- Favorite musician is Baby Keem
- Best advice he received was from his dad: 'Put the phone down and go to sleep.'
- Majoring in political science
