PRONUNCIATION
HIGH SCHOOL
• Graduated from Berean Christian High School in 2026
• Competed four years on varsity
• Recorded cross country 3-mile personal bests of 18:10 as a freshman, 17:57 as a sophomore, 17:09 as a junior and 15:36 as a senior
• Recorded track personal bests of 4:26 in the 1600m and 9:27 in the 3200m
• Ranked No. 1 all-time at Berean Christian in the 1600m and 3200m and No. 3 in the 800m
• Named MVP in cross country and track and field multiple times
• Also played baseball and competed on the varsity team as a freshman
PERSONAL
• Born November 14, 2007 to Robert and Rica Ruiz
• Enjoys playing guitar, listening to music, bodysurfing and watching sunsets
• Favorite Bible Verse: Ephesians 6:19-20
• Intended Major: Business Administration
• Career Plans: Start a running shoe business or pursue music
• “I chose Biola because I wanted to continue pursuing a faith-based education, get involved in a community of like-minded believers, and continue to run competitively.”
