El Dorado HS: Was a two-time Masters Meet qualifier, while being named All-CIF two seasons in a row… Won the Century League championship at 182 pounds three seasons in a row and went undefeated… Came in fifth place at the Sierra Nevada Classic… Three-time CIF Qualifier… Posted a 30-8-1 record his senior season… Spent four years on the wrestling team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was going undefeated in league three years in a row… Aspires to be either an MMA fighter or coach… Hobbies include sleeping… Has three brothers and two sisters… Nicknamed “Emperor Cuzco”… Is the son of Raul Verduzco and Marla Tapia…..

Favorite Food:  Sushi                                Favorite TV Show: “Stranger Things”