Technically Dead, Athlete is Now Making Strides After Brain Injury

Roman Ruiz

(Tri-City Herald) – As a top-caliber athlete, Roman Ruiz knows what it’s been like to battle, to be competitive. But for nearly six months the 22-year-old has been in his biggest battle to date — getting his life back.

The 2016 Chiawana High grad was a standout football player for the Riverhawks, and perhaps an even better track and field athlete. As a top-caliber athlete, Roman Ruiz knows what it’s been like to battle, to be competitive.

But for nearly six months the 22-year-old has been in his biggest battle to date — getting his life back.

The 2016 Chiawana High grad was a standout football player for the Riverhawks, and perhaps an even better track and field athlete. CONTINUE