Utah Valley University Athletics

At Utah Valley ...
RS-Freshman (2025-26): Went 14-9 overall with one fall, one tech fall, five major decisions, and six decisions with three of those coming in sudden victory … won both his matches and took first place at the UVU Open … led the team with five majors … named to Winter Big 12 All-Academic Team … named to NWCA Scholar All-America team … wrestled all but one match at 133 pounds, defeating Northern Colorado’s Tobey Ravida in a fall (2:24) during an extra match when the teams held their dual … competed at U20 U.S. Open and went 1-2 (freestyle).

Redshirt (2024-2025): Finished 5-3 while competing unattached for the Wolverines … finished 2-2 at the Reno Tournament of Champions with victories over Danilo Cardenas (United Wrestling Katy) and Southern Oregon’s Dylan Clark … placed second at the Cowboy Shootout in February … finished 3-1 with wins over Tucker Bowen, Josh Kyle and Dylan Catlin (All of Wyoming) … recorded two pins and three decisions.  

Before Utah Valley ...
Was a four-time Idaho state finalist … three-time state champion … was a finalist for USA Wrestling Folkstyle Nationals … helped Bishop Kelly win the 2024 Idaho state title.
 
Personal …
Hometown is Glenns Ferry, Idaho … parents are Pete and Andrea Castagneto.