Bio

As a sophomore: Competed in four of the seven races for the Bulldogs in 2014… Ran a season best 27:43.28 at the Rothenberg Invitational (47^th)… Finished 43^rd at the Nassaney Invitational (17:16.2)… Finished 120^th at the New England Championships (28:15.04)… Finished 34^th at the NEC Championships (28:23.02) ... Named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll.

As a freshman: Competed in four of the six races for the Bulldogs in 2013 … Ran a season best 27:18 at the New England Championships (219^th) … Finished 47^th at the Nassaney Invitational (17:26.8) … Finished 33^rd at the Ted Owen Invitational (28:52) … Finished 71^st at the CCSU Mini-Meet (16:19.66) ... Named to the NEC Academic Honor Roll.

Before Bryant: A three-year varsity letterwinner in cross country at Westfield High ... Helped the Bombers to an undefeated season and a state runner-up finish as a senior ... Captained the team his final year ... Also earned four varsity letters in indoor and outdoor track and field ... Served as team captain in both as a senior ... Member of the National Honor Society.

Personal: The son of Loida and Jose Cruz, Arturo Cruz was born on Jan. 26, 1995 ... Has one sister, Sabrina.