Joe Lopez
THIS YEAR: Though relatively new to the sport, freshman Joe Lopez has displayed some talent that gives promise to his future ... May need a year to adjust to college level of competition but could evolve into a significant contributor before he career ends.
HIGH SCHOOL: Ran 2 seasons of cross country for head coach Michael Orvets at Los Osos High in Rancho Cucamonga, Calif. ... Finished 58th out of 170 runners at the Inland Empire Championship ... Finished 53rd out of 249 runners at the 2008 Stanford Invitational with a 17:26 5K ... Also ran 1 season of track & field (1,600 and 3,200) ...
PERSONAL: Born Oct. 11, 1991, in Montebello, Calif. ... Parents are Joe (general contractor) and Silvia (accounts administrator) Lopez ... Has 2 sisters ... Majoring in communication ... Would like to go into the television industry.
