Denise Figueroa
Denise Figueroa
Height: 5-4
Weight: 116
Year: Frosh
High School: Mayfair HS / Lakewood (CA)
Major: Nursing

Mayfair HS: Placed third at the Masters Meet at 116 pounds as a junior, while also winning the Suburban League championship at 116 pounds her senior and sophomore seasons… Also came in third place at the CIF Championships and Walnut Invitational… Was coached by her father… Spent four seasons on the wrestling team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when she placed third at the CIF Championships… Aspires to be a registered nurse… Hobbies include going to the gym… Grew up playing soccer… Her brother Larry (24) was a two-time All-American wrestler for Cerritos and then transferred to Missouri Valley College… Has four other siblings – Alyssa Rodriguez (20) – who will be her teammate this season – Cross (15), Phoenix (2) and Arrow (1)… Is the daughter of Larry Rodriguez and Tania Ramirez… Born in Pasadena, CA on February 17, 2004…..

Favorite Athlete: Helen Maroulis                         Favorite Movie: “The Perks of Being a Wallflower”
Favorite Food: Four-cheese Pasta                       Favorite TV Show: “The Office”
Favorite Book: “The Catcher in the Rye”