Before Quinnipiac: Attended Xavier High School...Earned varsity letters in cross country, outdoor track and indoor track...Won five championships throughout his high-school career...Ran a personal-best time of 16:32 in the 5k...Was awarded All-County, All-Division and All-Conference honors...Was a State Open Championship and New England Championship qualifier.

Personal: A native of Durham, Conn...Son of Ramon and Nilda Carrasco...Has a brother Calvin and a sister Amanda...Majoring in physical therapy.