Indiana University Athletics
Hoosier Spotlight: Angel Escobedo
11/25/2005 12:00:00 AM | Wrestling
Nov. 22, 2005
Every week of the Indiana wrestling regular season schedule, IUHOOSIERS.com will highlight the past or current performance of a Hoosier grappler. This week, IUHOOSIERS.com will spotlight freshman Angel Escobedo and his efforts to go 11-2 in his first three competitions as a Hoosier.
• Freshman • Angel Escobedo • Griffith, Ind.• Griffith High School •
So far in 2005-06, freshman Angel Escobedo has proved his high school success has prepared him well for the collegiate arena. A former four-time high school state champion, Escobedo has placed in every tournament this season. The Griffith, Ind., native started off the season going 4-1 en route to a third-place finish at the Easter Michigan Open. Escobedo continued his success and win streak, rattling off four straight wins at the Michigan State Open to claim his first collegiate title. In Escobedo's last outing, the freshman went 3-1 to nab fourth-place at the Missouri Open.
Escobedo is 11-2 on the season at 133 pounds, tallying one fall and on major in the process. Escobedo was part of a top-10 recruiting class for the Hoosiers in 2005 and looks to continue his success throughout the 2005-06 season.
• Escobedo Biography •
Prep/Personal
Four-time state champion • 2002 FILA Cadet Freestyle Champion • ranked as the top wrestler at the 135-pound weight class • seventh-best grappler in the nation according to Intermat • compiled a 174-1 overall record while in high school • hold's the Pin State record • led his high school squad to a team state runner-up title • has one brother, Josh, and two sisters Irene, who currently is attending IU law school and Jessica • son of Antonia Rodriguez.
Major: Business Management
Birthday: January 12, 1987
