Comes to Saddleback from Orange Lutheran High School where he lettered in water polo before graduating in 2021. While at OLUHS, Barnuelo was a two-time, All-Trinity League selection.
Barnuelo's sister, Alyssa, plays water polo at UC Berkeley.
In addition to swimming, Barnuevo played water polo for the Bobcats in 2021.
Barnuelo is undecided on a major.