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2025-26 Wrestling Roster

David Dennis/All-Star Sports Photography
David Dennis/All-Star Sports Photography
Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
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Hannah Walker
Hannah Walker
Hannah Walker
Hannah Walker

Santino Sanchez

  • Position 133/141
  • Height 5-7
  • Class Redshirt Junior
  • Hometown Whittier, Calif.
  • Highschool Esperanza HS

Biography

2024-25 (R-SOPHOMORE): Second-straight season as Bakersfield’s primary 133-pounder…Went 8-13 on the year, 4-9 in duals, 0-6 against ranked foes, and 0-2 in Pac-12 duals…Placed second at Roadrunner Open with 4-1 record…Went 2-2 at NWCA National Duals…Academic recognitions: NWCA Scholar All-American, Pac-12 Honor Roll.

2023-24 (R-FRESHMAN): Wrestled at 133, posting an 8-20 record on the season…Went 1-9 in duals, including 0-4 in Pac-12 duals, and 0-4 against ranked opponents…Placed second at Menlo Open with 3-1 finish…Placed fourth at  Roadrunner Open, going 3-2…Two of four losses against ranked foes were close decisions…Represented CSUB at Pac-12 Championships, going 0-3 including close, 4-2 loss against No. 32 Gabe Whisenhunt (Oregon State).

2022-23 (REDSHIRT): Redshirted the season...Participated in just two matches during the conference play.

HIGH SCHOOL: Attended Esperanza High School in Whittier Calif...Competed for Coach Christian Holiday…Male Athlete of the Year & Team MVP in 2022…California State Placer…Honor Roll student…Led team to Century League title in 2022.

PERSONAL: Majoring in Business Administration and minoring in Business Administration...Hoping to get into finance after his time at CSUB.
 

Historical Player Information

  • 2022-23Freshman

    125
    5'6"

  • 2023-24Redshirt Freshman

    133
    5'6"

  • 2024-25Redshirt Sophomore

    133
    5'6"

  • 2025-26Redshirt Junior

    133/141
    5'7"
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