Genesis Ramírez Class: Sophomore Hometown: Laredo, Texas High School: Alexander Height: 5-0 Experience: 1L

Competed in six races as a freshman in 2008 ... placed 48th at the UTSA Classic with a 24:48 5K ... lettered in cross country, track and field, basketball and softball at Laredo's Alexander High School ... helped lead Bulldogs to back-to-back district cross country titles ... regional qualifier in 800 meters, mile relay and cross country.

Personal: Daughter of Martha and José Ramírez ... majoring in communications disorders ... favorite book is "Lovely Bones" ... favorite athlete is Steve Prefontaine ... most admired historical figure is Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.