UNCP Athletics

AS A FRESHMAN (2023-24): Conference Carolinas Presidential Honor Roll ... Redshirted

HIGH SCHOOL: Prepped at West Rowan High School for coach John Brown ... As a senior, finished 50-1 with 49 pins ... NCHSAA 3A heavyweight state champion after pinning all four opponents ... Salisbury Post Wrestler of the Year ... 2x conference champion, 2x county champion, 1x regional champ ... Also lettered in football and track & field for the Falcons ... All-Conference performer in football.

PERSONAL: Son of Jose Hercules and Vilma Pleitez ... Has three brothers, David, Marvin, and Andy ... Maintained a 3.2 GPA at West Rowan High School ... Lists his father as his hero ... Hobbies include weightlifting and running ... Favorite movie is Spiderman: Across the Spider-Verse ... Favorite music artist is J. Cole and favorite food is pupusas ... A business major at UNCP.