Justin Pacheco

Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Westminster, Colo.
High School:
Pomona
Weight Class:
133
Squadron:
27 / Thunderbirds

2019-20 | Freshman: Tallied a 13-5 record at four tournaments wrestling at 133 lbs….Six wins came via bonus points, including a major and five falls…Fastest fall was in just 27 seconds…The 27 second pin was the third-quickest on the team…Won a title at the Western Colorado Open…Also placed third at the Cowboy Open in the amateur division, as well as fourth at the Rocky Mountain Open…Named to the Comm’s and AD’s lists.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letterwinner at Pomona High School under Head Coach Sam Federico…Went 156-30 during his high school career…Took first place at the Reno Tournament of Champions, sixth place at Ironman, was a Doc B placer, four time State Placer, a two-time State Champ, and State Runner-Up…Also named Academic All-State.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 27…Son of Ben and Yvonne Pacheco…Has one sister, Ashlie…Majoring in space operations…Greatest moment in his athletic career was winning a state title with a torn meniscus and MCL…Favorite sport other than wrestling is football…Hobbies include fishing and hunting…Credits his father as having the greatest influence on his wrestling career.