Ellis was also a member of the Mater Dei track & field team and participated in the high jump and triple jump, where his 46–9.5 mark in the latter was placed in the top 25 all-time Orange County boys' track & field triple jump record.
As a member of the Mater Dei track team, Ellis excelled in the high jump and triple jump events. His outstanding triple jump mark of 46–9.5 secured his place among the top Orange County boys' track & field performers.