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Western New Mexico University Athletics

Western New Mexico University Athletics

2025 Men's Cross Country Roster

Dax Rios

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Las Cruces, NM
  • Highschool Centennial High School
  • Major Biology
  • Height 6-0

Biography

High School:
Rios graduated from Centennial High School in 2022. Rios was a three-sport athlete playing basketball, cross country, and track and field.

Awards: 
2021-2022 All Harrier Team, 2021 & 2022 All District 3-5A Cross Country, 2021 Centennial Runner of the Year, 2021 Hawks Outstanding Distance Runner, 2021 Hawks Outstanding Cross-Country Runner, 2021-2022 Leading Rebounder in Basketball, 2022 Track & Field Class 5A 5th Place 3200 Meter Relay State Championships, 2021 Varsity Boys Basketball Assist Leader, 2022 Distance Runner of the Year, 2022 800-meter 3-5A District Champion, 2022 District 3-5A Honorable Mention Boys’ Basketball.

Personal:
Rios is the first generation born in the U.S. In his spare time, he enjoys music, basketball, hiking, camping, and fishing. 

After WNMU, Rios is planning on going to veterinarian school.

Historical Player Information

  • 2022Freshman

    6'0"
  • 2023Sophomore

    6'0"
  • 2024Junior

    6'0"
  • 2025Senior

    6'0"