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Parlier HS: Was a four-year letter winner in cross country, track & field and soccer ... was a three-time league champion in cross country ... a three-time valley champion in cross country ... two-time valley champion in track & field ... ninth in the state meet in 3,200m during senior season ... was league champion in soccer once ... a three-time captain on the soccer team ... a three-time all-league performer in soccer ... personal-bests: 15:30 (5K); 4:21 (1,600 meters); 9:09 (3,200 meters).
Personal: Born Sept. 26, 1989 ... parents are Maria Rocio Garcia and Horacio Garcia ... older brother is Horacio, Jr., younger brother is Jonathan and younger sisters are Lizbeth and Carmen ... lists his favorite athlete as Steve Prefontaine because he was humble, talented and smart ... enjoys reading, hanging out with friends and playing soccer and basketball.
