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.
Ellis was involved in the Mater Dei track team, participating in both high jump and triple jump events. His impressive triple jump performance of 46–9.5 earned him a spot among the top Orange County boys' track & field athletes.