2009 (Freshman): Earned 11th-place honors at the Augustana Early Opener with a team-best time of 22:49…Placed 72nd at the Bradley Open after finishing with a time of 28:16…Posted a Top-20 finish at the William Penn Invitational with a time of 28:28…Recorded 19th-place finish at the MCC Championship meet with a time of 28:43.

Prior to Ashford: Two-time all-conference pick in track and field and cross country while at East Leyden High School…Broke five minutes in the mile run as a sophomore…Member of the 4x800-relay team that was all-conference as a junior…Received dual honors in cross country and track in senior year while serving as team captain…Coached by Katie Donlon.

Personal: Born Ray Rivera on Feb. 17, 1991…Son of Patricia Padilla…Has an older brother, Raul…Enjoys running.

Major: Criminal Justice.