AGUA FRIA HIGH SCHOOL:
Competed in football, soccer, cross country and track in high school, earning four letters in track and two in cross country ... Was regional cross country champion and finished 16th at state championship as a junior ... Named Agua Fria's most valuable runner junior and senior year ... Most improved as a sophomore ... Won four medals at Arizona Regionals in 2009 and '10.

PERSONAL/MISCELLANEOUS:
Born July 12, 1992 ... Son of Ricardo and Gina Salazar ... Has three brothers, Richard, Adrian and Shawn, and one sister, Nicole ... Lists concerts and painting as interests ... Also enjoys listening and playing music ... Intends to major in communications.