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2025-26 Wrestling Roster

Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Courtesy of American University
Hannah Walker
Hannah Walker
Hannah Walker
Hannah Walker
Brandon Vallance
Brandon Vallance

Santino Sanchez

  • Position 133
  • 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
    5'7"
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