Wheeling University Athletics

PRIOR TO WHEELING (CARTHAGE COLLEGE)
Two-sport athlete at Carthage College playing football and wrestling...Competed in four matches before injury.

HIGH SCHOOL
Four-sport athlete at Mishawaka High School, playing football, baseball, wrestling, and track...All-Conference football (2 Years)...All State...Team 2 Time Sectional Champion...2 Time NLC Champ...Wrestling All-Conference (3 Years)...All State 2 Years...2X State Qualifier.

PERSONAL
Son of Carol and Valentin Valdez...Hobbies and interests: lifting weights, playing basketball, movies, and hanging out with friends on the beach...Favorite Food: Chicken Wings and Chipotle...Favorite Music: Hip Hop and Rock...Favorite Athletic Teams: Chicago Bears, Chicago Cubs, Boise State Football, Indiana University Basketball, and Los Agneles Lakers...Favorite Athletes: Javier Baez and Cam Newton.