2019 – AAU District Meet (10G), Gold medal in Shot Put
Extracurricular Involvement and Goals:
Member of the St. Paul Lutheran Church
Volunteers to assist in Summer Vacation Bible School with St. Paul Lutheran
Volunteers to collect toys and clothes for Thorndale Cares for Christmas
Volunteers to assist with St. Paul Lutherans Easter Extravaganza
Volunteers at Down Home Ranch, an organization dedicated to empowering the lives of people with intellectual and developmental disabilities through social, educational, residential, and vocational opportunities
Competes in UIL Academics
2021-2022, 1st place in UIL Academics in Science Individual Event
2021-2011, 1st place in UIL Academics in Science Team Event
2021-2022, 1st place in UIL Academics in Mathematics Team event
Participates in Volleyball, Basketball, and Track and Field at Thorndale Middle School
Participates in Rockdale Fastpitch Softball
Is a member of the Thorndale High School Marching Band
Is a member of the National Junior Honor Society
Volunteers as a mentor in the Thorndale Elementary School reading program
2022 TAAF Sharyland HS 1600M Gold Medalist 2019 TAAF Games of Texas 2 Mile Bronze Medalist
2019 TAAF Games of Texas 1 Mile Silver Medalist
McAllen Memorial HS Mile (4:11.03) and 2 Mile (9:08) Record Holder
2019 McAllen Memorial Cross Country Rookie of the Year
16 Consecutive UIL wins in 800M, 1600M and 3200M
Broke previous district record in Mile (4:21.52)
Broke Area Record in 2 Mile (9:16.96) Broke Regional Mile Record with a time of (4.11.69)
Broke 40 Year Rio Grande Valley Record in Mile with a time of (4:11.03)
Placed 8th in State in Cross Country
About:
A TAAF participant for Team McAllen since 2015, Ayden began his running career when he was eight years old with the guidance of late legendary Coach Tony Trejo and son Jesse Trejo. As a young athlete for Team McAllen, Ayden has accomplished many of his goals through his consistent work ethic and perseverance.
Representing Team McAllen and McAllen Memorial High School, Ayden has been a driving force in the success of the programs.
At the 2022 TAAF Games of Texas and Regional Track & Field Meet, Ayden sprinted past his opponents in the 3200M and 1600M races winning first place honors, which qualified him for Nationals.
In 2019 at the TAAF Games of Texas State Meet, Ayden earned bronzed honors in the 2 Mile with a time of 10:29, received the silver medal in the 1 Mile with a personal record time of 4:47, which qualified him for the national meet in both events.
At McAllen Memorial High School, Ayden has won 16 consecutive UIL meets in the 800M, 1600M and 3200M. He is currently the Rio Grande Valley record holder in the 800M with a time of 1:56.84. He holds the 2 Mile record at the PSJA Bears Relays with a time of 9:22.56.
Outside of the track, Ayden is heavily involved in his school’s theatre program participating in a variety of musicals and even taking on one of the main leads in Rock of Ages. After high school, he plans to run at the collegiate level while majoring in Sports Medicine or Marine Biology. He plans to one day compete at the Olympics.
