North Central University Athletics

2025 Season Highlights

Zak competed in both the indoor and outdoor seasons for the Rams... In the indoor season, he placed 8th in the high jump (1.80m, PR) and finished 12th in the high jump (1.80m, PR) at the Jack Johnson Classic... At the UMAC Indoor Championship, Zak ran on the 4x200m relay team that placed 4th overall and 7th in the high jump with a leap of 1.78m... In the outdoor season, Ruhland placed 5th in the javelin throw at the Hamline Invitational, totaling 42.36m... He also set personal bests in the 100m and 200m with times of 11.36 and 23.75 seconds, respectively... At the Outdoor UMAC Championship, Zak set a new UMAC meet record in the javelin throw, putting up 52.57m - which also broke the North Central program record... Zak also helped the 4x100m relay team finish 2nd with a time of 43.21, and 7th in the high jump, totaling 1.76m... Ruhland qualified for NCCAA Nationals in both the javelin throw and the 4x100m relay. He placed 10th overall with a javelin throw of 46.18m... Part of the 4x100m relay team that finished in 8th place with a time of 43.38 seconds... Earned Ram of the Week once.

Prep Career

Attended Hope Academy... 1000 points in high school basketball career... Graduated in 2023.

Personal

Zak was born on April 23, 2005... Majoring in Business Administration... Mother is Amanda Busse.