Eugene Sanchez Class: Freshman Hometown: North Hills, Calif. High School: Monroe HS Height: 5-10 Event: Sprints Experience: HS

MONROE HIGH SCHOOL Eugene Sanchez lettered in both cross country and track at James Monroe High School in North Hills,, Calif. ... was named track & field MVP as well as Male Athlete of the Year in 2007 ... took first place in the Mid Valley League the 200 and 400 meters as well as the 4x100 and 4x400 relays ... in addition to track & field championships all four years (2004-07), the Vikings also won the league cross country title from 2004-07 ... graduated in 2007 with a 3.20 grade point average.

PERSONAL Born June 18, 1989 in Panorama City, Calif. ... parents are Mr. and Mrs. Sanchez ... has two younger brothers, Alex and Chris and one younger sister, Lauren ... favorite movie is "Nacho Libre" and favorite TV show is "Family Guy" ... says the best thing about being an athlete is "staying in shape" ... says his mom is his greatest hero ... major is Computer Engineering.