Bio

As a freshman: Competed in just three meets during the year.

Indoor- Competed in the 400 and mile … Finished eighth in the 400 at the Sorlien Invite (51.99) and ran a 4:55.17 mile at the Terrier Invitational.

Outdoor- Ran the 3000 at the Providence Invitational, finishing 15th with a time of 9:35.67.

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.