Joins the Bearcats as a freshman distance runner ... Graduated from Ellensburg High School in Ellensburg, Washington .... Served as a team Captain at Ellensburg High School in Washington for Cross Country and Track ... Placed 12th in the State of Washington at the 2A Cross Country State Championships as a Senior in 2018 and 32nd as a Junior in 2017 ... Graduated Ellensburg High School with a 3.98 GPA as an AP Scholar & National Merit Commended Scholar ... Has not yet declared a major ... Parents are Lisa Ely and Andrew Piacsek.