Men's Wrestling Athlete Bio
Fausto Baltazar
Senior * 125 lbs. * 5-5
Culver, Ore.
Culver HS
2006-07: Did not compete due to injuries...2005-06: Finished with an 8-12 record and saw matches at both 133 and 141 pounds...Won his only match at 133 pounds, picking up a first round pin over Levi Summers of Highline CC 11/22/05...Longest streak of four victories came at Mike Clock Open...2004-05: Finished with 8-10 overall record, including one major decision...Starting in place of injured Taylor Graham, surprised field by finishing fourth at NCAA Great Lakes Regional...Lost first round match to Augustana's Daniel Stanton before winning next three matches to earn place in consolation final...Wins included decisions over No. 5 seed Aaron Gudeyon and No. 6 seed Jamie Compean...First collegiate victory was a 6-4 decision over Michal Moore at Mike Clock Open...Had Division I victory at Best of the West Open, scoring a 6-1 decision over Oregon's Marlo Campbell.
High School: Wrestled at Culver High School...2003-04: State champion at the 130-pound weight class...2002-03: State champion at the 125-pound weight class.
Personal: Son of Brad & Dora Hood...Exercise science major.