Kennedy HS: Was a two-time CIF Qualifier and won the Empire League championship at 120 pounds as a senior… Posted a 30-10 record and was an all-league selection… Competed at 113 pounds his junior season and went 25-15… Spent four years on the wrestling team…..

Personal: Would like to transfer to Arizona State University and aspires to own a gym… Hobbies include wrestling… Nicknamed “Matt”… Has two siblings – Madeline (25) and Markus (10)… Is the son of Jose and Karla Pineda… Born in Miami, FL on October 8, 1997…..

Favorite Food:  Everything