Freshman Season (at Tennessee State): Competed in 12 meets between the indoor and outdoor seasons as a true freshman... Placed fourth overall at the OVC Outdoor Championships in the 4x100m relay with a time of 41.43... Placed first at the JMU Invitational in the 4x100m relay with a time of 41.94... Placed fifth in the triple jump at the OVC Indoor Chamionships with a distance of 14.95m

Before IHCC: Attended James Madison Memorial High School in Madison, Wisconsin... Member of the football, basketball, and track & field programs... Previously attended Tennessee State University

Personal: Born May 29, 2004 in Madison, Wisconsin... Son of Quinn Cruz and Anthony Ward... Four siblings Maya, Mekai, Aniyah, and Niyah... Associate of Arts major