Temescal Canyon HS: Won the Sun Belt League championship, placed third at the CIF Championships and was a Masters Meet qualifier as a senior… Came in third place at the league championships his junior year and won the Riverside County championship… Took third place at the Tournament of Champions at 182 pounds… Team also won the CIF championship… Placed second at the league championships his sophomore and freshman seasons and was a CIF qualifier as a sophomore… Also spent one year on the football team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was being a part of a CIF championship team and winning the Riverside County championship… Aspires to work in the medical field… Hobbies include surfing, lifting weights, swimming, playing chess, drawing, playing sports, rock climbing, riding his BMX bike and sleeping… Nicknamed “Foxy”… Has four siblings – Israel (25), Chris (23), Steve (21) and Haley (7)… Is the son of Israel and Maria Palafox… Born in Riverside, CA on July 27, 1993…..

Favorite Athlete:  Don Garriott                 Favorite Bok:  “A Place to Stand”
Favorite Food:  Nachos