Long Beach Wilson HS: Was a member of the water polo team his freshman and sophomore years… Helped lead them to the Moore League championship… Spent four years on the swimming team and they also won a league title…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he came in fourth place at the Moore League swimming championships in the 100-yard breaststroke… Parents both compete in sports in high school, as did his sister Vanessa (22), who was on the track and cross country teams at Long Beach Wilson High… Spent a year and a half living in Australia and Malaysia… Likes to go surfing in his spare time… Is the son of Larry and Hartini Cruz… Born in Long Beach, CA on May 24, 1987…..