2026 Men's Cross Country Roster
Biography
Hartnell College
- Attended Hartnell College in Salinas, Calif., for two years.
- Earned an associate degree in kinesiology in 2026.
- Named team MVP in cross country as a freshman and sophomore in 2024 and 2025.
- Earned All-NorCal and All-State honors in cross country in 2025.
- Recorded a four-mile time of 20:52 at the 3C2A State Cross Country Championships at Woodward Park.
- Posted a personal-best 5K time of 15:45.
- Recorded track personal bests of 2:03 in the 800 meters and 4:15 in the 1,500 meters.
- Helped Hartnell capture a conference cross country championship in 2024.
- Helped the Panthers win the conference track & field championship in 2025.
- Earned President's List recognition.
High School
- Graduated from North Monterey County High School in Castroville, Calif., in 2024.
- Competed in cross country and track & field for the Condors in the Pacific Coast Athletic League.
- Named varsity cross country MVP as a senior after earning Most Improved honors as a junior and JV MVP honors as a sophomore.
- Named the track & field team's MVP as a senior.
- Helped North Monterey County finish as PCAL runners-up.
- Recorded a personal-best three-mile time of 15:35 on his home course.
- Posted track personal bests of 4:39 in the 1,600 meters and 9:59 in the 3,200 meters.
- Earned the California State Seal of Biliteracy.
Personal
- Son of Edith and Jesus Ruelas.
- Has been a musician for over six years.
