Fresno State: Will be a key ingredient to the middle distance and distance events. (2000) Season best time in the 800-meter came at the Woody Wilson Relays where he recorded a time of 1:59.74…posted a season best 4:01.61 in the 1,500-meter at the Cal/Nevada Championships…recorded personal records in the steeplechase (10:12.80) and the 5,000-meter (16:12.21).
Reedley HS: Was a three-year letterwinner in cross country, two-year letterwinner in basketball and two-year letterwinner in track…was cross country team captain in 1998 and ’99…ran 1:59.2 in the 800 during track season…had a personal best of 9:51 in the 3,200-meter.
Personal: Born Sept. 6, 1978 in Oakland, Calif. …Parents are Domingo and Linda Avila…has two younger siblings, Daniel and Monica…was president of Leo Club in high school…chose to attend Fresno State because it was close to home…enjoys playing basketball and video games.
