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Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University (AZ)

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2025 Men's Cross Country Roster

Jacob Ortiz

  • Year Sophomore
  • Hometown Chandler, Ariz.
  • High School Lincoln Preparatory Academy

Biography

2024 (Sophomore):

  • Ran in six races for Embry-Riddle
  • Finished 2nd at the Embry-Riddle AZ Invitational
  • Came in 5th at the George Kyte Classic
  • Finished 17th at GSAC Championships
Event Mark Meet
4.5M     23:16.8 George Kyte Classic (Aug. 31st, 2024)
8K 25:04.4 The Master's University Cross Country Invitational (Oct. 5th, 2024)
 

Off the Course at ERAU:

  • Human Factors and Ergonomics Society - Treasurer


High School: 

  • 800m 2:00.97
  • 1600m 4:33.15
  • 3200m 10:00.88
  • First individual to ever make state for school in cross country and track and field
  • Finished 4th in 800m right behind ERAU teammate Nick Logan
  • Started track and field at 9 years old

Personal:

  • Why did you choose to attend ERAU? "I was attending ASU looking to run for a college while continuing my study of human factors.  While attending a track race I ran into Tyler Rafferty where I learned of Embry-Riddle.  It was not until the Fall of 2023 that I decided to reach out to Coach Bray and learn more of Embry-Riddle as I realized they had a program in Human Factors.  After taking a visit I knew I wanted to attend Embry-Riddle.  With a good coach, beautiful trails, and a solid program in Human Factors it was a no brainer."

Historical Player Information

  • 2024Freshman

  • 2025Sophomore