Utah Valley University Athletics

At Utah Valley University ...

FRESHMAN ~ (2018-19): 3-7 overall record (1-5 in duals) at 165 and 174 pounds ... earned Second Team Academic All-Big 12 honors ... posted a 2-2 outing at the Reno Tournament of Champions ... recorded his dual victory on the season over Jace Anderson of Western Wyoming ... won one bout by tech fall, one by major decision and one by decision.  

MEDICAL REDSHIRT ~ (2017-18): Received a medical redshirt for the 2017-18 season after sustaining an injury at the beginning of the season ... 2-2 overall record (0-0 in duals) at 165 pounds ... wrestled his way to a 2-2 outing at the Cowboy Open ... picked up a win by fall and another by major decision.

REDSHIRT ~ (2016-17): Redshirted the 2016-17 season for the Wolverines ... compiled a 5-4 record while competing unattached at 165 pounds ... placed fourth at the Colorado Mesa Open with a 2-2 record ... also went 3-2 at the Northern Colorado Open ... won two bouts by decision, one by fall and one by major decision.

Before Utah Valley ...
Prepped at La Cueva High School in Albuquerque, N.M. ... a three-time New Mexico State Champion and a four-time state placer (placed fourth as a freshman) ... a four-time district champion ... named a 2015 USA Wrestling High School All-American ... tabbed the 2016 New Mexico Preps Wrestler of the Year, as well as the 2016 NCWA Coaches Poll Wrestler of the Year, and the La Cueva High School Athlete of the Year ... helped his team to a district runner-up finish during her prep career ... wrestled for coach Javier Posa at La Cueva.

Personal ...
Graduated from La Cueva HS in 2016 ... birthday is April 3 ... is an eagle scout ... enjoys camping, backpacking, triathalons, water skiing and snow skiing ... son of Shawn and April Snelling ... has two siblings: Colton and Natalie.