Nick Ross Class: Sophomore Hometown: Murrieta, Calif. High School: Vista Murrieta High School Height / Weight: 6-2 / 165 Event: Jumps Birthdate: 08/08/1991

ARIZONA

2010: One of the most influential members on the men's side. As a freshman made a huge impact immediatelyon the Arizona Track and Field program by becoming an All-American in the High Jump at both the NCAA Indoor and Outdoor Championships placing 7th and 8th, respectively. Achieved a personal best jump of 2.23m at the MPSF Indoor Championships. Also contributed by competing in the long and triple jump.

HIGH SCHOOL

Vista Murrieta High School, Murietta, Calif.: Competed at the California State Meet during junior and senior seasons...Won the State Meet in the high jump in 2009 with a jump of 7-1...Was runner-up in 2008 with a height of 6-11...Achieved a personal record of 7-3 at a Dual Meet against Chapparal - the second highest jump among high school athletes on the year...Also during his senior campaign, he cleared 50 feet in the triple jump for the first time at the Saddle-Up Invitational...Finished fifth in the state in the event during his senior year with a mark of 47-9...High Jump and Long Jump champion in the California Interscholastic Federation Championships...An all-state athlete in the long jump as well...Competed at the Golden West Invitational in 2008, winning the high jump event...Earned Varsity Letters for track and field all four years...Also played basketball for four years - three of which at the Varsity level...In basketball, was a First Team All-League selection twice - in his junior and senior seasons...Two year Honor Roll athlete...

PERSONAL

Nicholas Steven Ross... Born August 8,1991 in Oceanside, Calif.,... Son of Don and Melody Baker...Enjoys fishing, staying active, going to beach with friends... Came to UA thanks to the magnificent coaching staff...Academic area of interest has not yet been determined.

PERSONAL BESTS

High Jump:2.23m Triple Jump: 50-3; Long Jump: 23-6