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2025-26 Wrestling Roster

Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Arthur Smith
Brandon Vallance

Hayden Zinkin

  • Position 141
  • Height 5-9
  • Class Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown Fresno, Calif.
  • Highschool Bullard HS

Biography

2024-25 (SENIOR): Bakersfield’s primary starter at 141 pounds…Went 5-17 on the year, including 2-12 in duals, 1-3 in Pac-12 duals, and 0-5 against ranked opponents…Went 2-2 at Roadrunner Open…Went 1-1 at Pac-12 Championships, placing third with 9-3 win over Cal Poly’s Korbin Shepherd.

2023-24 (REDSHIRT): Posted 5-7 record on the season as a redshirt, splitting time at 133 (5-5) and 141 (0-2)…Placed fourth at Menlo Open with 4-2 record…Went 1-2 at Roadrunner Open…Competed in all three duals at Chippewa Challenge, including against No. 18-ranked wrestler from Campbell.

HIGH SCHOOL: A 2022 graduate of Bullard High School in Fresno, Calif.…Coached by Eddie Luna…Placed fourth at State Tournament as a senior.

PERSONAL: Plans to major in business…Father and uncles wrestled at Fresno State.

Historical Player Information

  • 2023-24Freshman

    133/141
    5'10"

  • 2024-25Redshirt Freshman

    141
    5'9"

  • 2025-26Redshirt Sophomore

    141
    5'9"
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