Cal State LA Athletics

2021: Was on the roster, but team did not compete due to COVID-19 in his final year with the program.

2020: Was on the roster, but did not compete in any meets for the Golden Eagles in track and field before the season was halted. Earned a 2019-20 California Collegiate Athletic Association All-Academic Award.

2019: Competed well for the Golden Eagles’ track and field team. Had best times of 4:30.54 in the 1,500 and 9:57.99 in the 3,000. Also ran for the Golden Eagles’ cross country team in the fall and competed in four events. Finished 84^th in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a time of 29:52.35 over 8,000 meters. Had a best 8,000-meter time of 26:59.15 at the Coyote Challenge.

2018: Competed for the Golden Eagles’ track and field team and had a best time of 2:09.10 in the 800.

2017: Ran for Cal State LA’s cross country team in the fall and competed in four meets. Finished 89^th in the CCAA Championships with a time of 31:38.0 over 8,000 meters.

2016: Was on the roster of Cal State LA’s cross country team, but did not compete in any meets.

At Monrovia High School: Competed in basketball and track and field. Earned All-League honors and was on a city championship team.

Personal: Son of Maria Ayala. Majoring in mechanical engineering. Enjoy playing basketball, trying new food places and hanging out with his friends. Lists competing in the state championships in high school as his most exciting experience in sports.