Previous School
Wrestled at Iowa Wesleyan University for one year.

High School
Prepped at Norfolk Catholic Senior High School … coached by Henry Aschoff … lettered and started all four years … served as team captain for two years … also competed in football and track & field.

Personal
Born in Norfolk, Neb., on September 19, 2002 … son of Francisco and Maria Mendez … has two brothers, Andy and Hector, and three sisters, Diana, Ashley and Angeles … enjoys lifting and video games.