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2008-09 Wrestling Roster

Diego Avalon

Diego Avalon

  • Weight:
    184
  • Class:
    Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Corpus Christi, Texas
  • Highschool:
    Mary Carroll HS

Summary

Biography

At Utah Valley University ...

SOPHOMORE ~ (2008-09): 10-14 overall record in (3-5 duals) ... began the season as a backup at 174 lbs. but stepped up to fill a vacant heavyweight slot for UVU going 3-5 while competing at HWT ... went 2-0 (competing HWT) against Trevor Stapp from Mesa State and Frank Sandoval or CSU-Pueblo at the Tracy Borah Duals ... biggest win of the season came at North Dakota State on Feb. 7, 2009 as he was able to beat Tyler Hemmesch with the dual on the line, who outweighed him by almost 100 lbs., 3-2. 

FRESHMAN ~ (2004-05): Competed for the Wolverines posting a 1-7 overall record. 

Before Utah Valley ...
Prepped at Mary Carroll High School in Corpus Christi, Texas ... as a senior had a 38-7 record ... the 2004 Best Athlete ... a 2003-04 State Qualifier with a ninth place finish in State ... also played football in high school, was All-District in 2003. 

Personal ...
Graduated from Mary Carroll High School with a 3.3 GPA in 2004 ... an Honor Roll student ... expected major at UVU is International Business ... served a mission for the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints to Apia, Samoa ... enjoys playing the guitar, working out, and reading ... broke the Texas State Squat Record in 2002 for the under 14-year-old division ... was also recruited by North Idaho College ... parents are Ron and Betty.

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Historical Player Information

  • 2004-05Freshman

    197 lbs
  • 2008-09Sophomore

    184 lbs

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