Cal State LA Athletics

2020: Was on Cal State LA's cross country roster, but team did not compete in his final year with the program. Was also on the track and field roster in the spring (2021), but team did not compete due to COVID-19.

2019: Was on Cal State LA’s cross country roster, but did not compete in any meets. Had a sensational start to the shortened track and field season (2020) and earned California Collegiate Athletic Association “All-Star” recognition. Had best times of 1:54.90 in the 800 meters and 4:05.69 in the 1,500 before the season was halted. Had the No. 3 time in the conference, region, and nation in the 800. Earned a 2020 CCAA Spring All-Academic Award. Earned a 2018-19 CCAA All-Academic Award.

2018: Made his debut with Cal State LA’s cross country team in the fall and was the team’s No. 1 runner. Competed in seven races. Finished 64^th in the California Collegiate Athletic Association Championships with a time of 27:11.3 over 8,000 meters. Also placed 137^th in the NCAA Division II West Regionals with a time of 34:41.5 over 10,000 meters. Made his debut for the Golden Eagles’ track and field team (2019). Had the team’s best time of 1:59.15 in the 800 meters. Earned a 2018-19 CCAA All-Academic Award.

At Cerritos Community College: Finished 44^th in the CCCAA State Championships as a sophomore in 2017, 28^th in the Southern California Championships and sixth in the South Coast Conference Championships. Was 77^th at the state championships as a freshman, 59^th at the Southern California Championships and 23^rd at the conference championships.

At Schurr High School: Specialized in the 400 meters (52.10), 800 (1:55.42) and 1,600 (4:28.0). Won the league championship in the 800 meters, 1,600 and ran a leg of the 4x400 relay as a senior. Reached the CIF Finals as a senior. Helped team win three Almont League cross country titles. Voted the team’s Most Valuable Player as a senior and sophomore.

Personal: Son of Pedro Sanchez and Francisca Lopez. Majoring in theater. Enjoys painting.