Alex Ortiz

Hometown:

Temperance, MI
Year:

SR
High School:

Bedford
Major:

Human Physiology and Preventative Medicine

Bio

2024 at Taylor:

Competed in six races, including the NAIA and CL Championships
Had a top-ten time for Taylor in all six races
Finished 74th at the NAIA National Championships with a personal-best time of 24:59.3
USTFCCCA All-Academic Athlete and NAIA Scholar-Athlete

2023 at Taylor:

Ran in six meets, including the CL and NAIA Championships.
Recorded a season-best time at the CL Championships with a 26:08.4, a season-high fourth-place finish among TU runners.
Finished 102nd at NAIA Nationals.
NAIA Scholar-Athlete.

2022 at Taylor:

Did not compete in a race throughout his sophomore season.

Prep: Earned eight varsity letters while running track and cross country at Bedford … Two-time state qualifier for cross country … Two-time cross country team MVP … Winner of the Bedford track team Outstanding Athlete and Scholar Athlete awards … Member of the National Honor Society … Three-year run as the Student Council President.

Personal: Son of Matthew and Deanna Ortiz … Majoring in human physiology and preventative medicine.