Cerritos College Wrestling (2016): Spent the season as a red-shirt…..

Cerritos College Wrestling (2015): Posted a 1-8 record at 174 pounds…..

Norwalk HS: Was a two-time CIF Qualifier after coming in second place at 182 pounds at the Suburban League Championships as a senior and third place his junior season… Posted a 32-8 record as a senior and was the team’s captain… Finished with the most escapes and reversals his senior year… Helped the team win the league championship as a freshman and was a Scholar-Athlete… Spent four years on the wrestling team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he won the league title as a sophomore and qualifying for CIF… Aspires to be a wrestling coach, athletic trainer or personal trainer… Hobbies include hanging out with friends and working out… Nicknamed “Nick”… Has two siblings – Chris (52) and Robert (50)… Is the son of James and Teresa Gatica… Born in Lancaster, CA on March 24, 1997…..

Favorite Athlete:  Anthony Robles             Favorite Movie: “Star Wars: Revenge of the Sith”
Favorite Food:  Hamburgers                      Favorite TV Show:  “Rick & Morty”
Favorite Book: “Meg: Hell’s Aquarium”