PRIOR TO MSU
Mendoza-Solis was a state champion in track and field and finished in the top 100 all six years he competed at the state cross country meet. In total, he claimed 13 podium finishes in state track and field events, including anchoring the 4x400-meter relay to the crown in 2025. Individually, he also placed second three total times in the 800m both indoors and outdoors. He also won five regional track titles and was a runner-up nine times. Over five state meets between 2023-25 (three outdoor and two indoor), Bourbon County High School finished in the top five. In addition, he ran in the Nike Nationals in the 800-meter run in 2025 and in the 4x800-meter relay in 2023. As a senior in cross country, the Colonels placed second in the state, while Mendoza-Solis crossed the line in 14th. In his final four cross country seasons, Bourbon County finished second in the region.