Vanguard University

The athlete: Jazmine is back in the Blue and Gold uniform for her second year?as a freshman in 2009, battled injuries throughout the season that limited her ability to run...arrived at VU for her freshman season as a late convert to distance running?came to Vanguard via Etiwanda High School in Etiwanda, California, where she ran for coach Jaime Martinez?converted to Cross Country from Soccer, which she also played for EHS?was named back-to-back MVP of her Cross Country team at Etiwanda?also earned the Athlete of the Year as a senior?led her team to the league title in the fall of 2008?holds the EHS school record for the 1600m with a time of 5:08?graduated in 2009 with a 3.83 GPA?has only been distance running for three years?the Lions believe they have found a diamond in the rough with Reyes?loads of potential?should be a great asset to the VU squad this year if she can stay healthy.

The person: Jazmine Diane Reyes was born on September 9, 1991 in Los Angeles, California?parents are Victor and Diane?has two younger brothers?plans on majoring in Kinesiology at VUSC?nicknames are "Jazz", "Jazzy", and "Jazzy Pants"?likes to eat pizza or anything from "Benihana"?favorite movie is "Finding Nemo" and TV show is "Cops"?favorite color is baby blue and number is four?roots for the LA Lakers and the Oakland Raiders?sports hero is Hines Ward?hobbies include spending time with friends and family, as well as running and swimming?most respects her parents for raising her well?has learned to live life to the fullest?running has taught her mental toughness?career goal is to be successful and make money.

Her thoughts: My favorite thing about Vanguard is the team.

Coach Bryan's Comments: "Jazmine is an exceptional young lady. She is a very gifted athlete, loyal teammate, super hard worker, great student, fun, friendly, and loved by all who know her. Jaz endured some physical adversity and set-back last year, but is healthy and primed for significant progress in 2010."