Rylan Engels

Height:
5-3
Class:
Freshman
High School:
JSerra HS
Hometown:
San Clemente, CA

Prep -- While attending JSerra High School in San Juan Capistrano, won the 800 meters for the Lions at San Clemente’s quad-meet, in 2:14.9 to start 2020 (ultimately finishing as the No. 3-ranked time around the entire state for the shortened season) ... also added a 1,600m PR of 5:04 … at the CIF Cross Country Finals, ran the Woodward Park 5k in 19:15.7 to take 51st overall at the State Championship … was 14th at the Southern Section XC Championships, in 18:26.0 on the 3-mile course in Riverside ... was a team captain in both track and cross country ... meanwhile, earned Dean’s List honors all four years, while also participating in various clubs and the Business Magnet Program.

Personal -- Majors in Kinesiology (while minoring in Business) ... as to why she chose Cal Poly, she explained: “I love the location, and Coach Bayley when I spoke with her over the phone. I never got the chance to meet the team, but I can already tell that I love the dynamic and will fit in on the team. I think Cal Poly will push me athletically so that I can achieve my goals and help contribute to any team goals” ... aspires for a career in the physical therapy field.