Cortes Morales

Height:
6-null
Weight:
197
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Fresno, CA
High School:
Clovis West HS

Overall: 7-14; Duals: 0-2

2015-16 -- Won one of five matches as a redshirt freshman ... earned 5-3 decision over Dominic Balmer of CSU Bakersfield in Reno Tournament of Champions.

2014-15 – Redshirt … competed in five open tournaments, placing fifth in Bill Musick Open with 3-2 mark … won six matches for the season, including one fall and one major decision … pin was in 1:58 against Andrew Teats of Sierra College in San Francisco State Under-21 Open.

High School – A two-time state placewinner under head coach Ian Shaw at Clovis West High School … placed fifth as a senior and seventh as a junior at 220 pounds in state finals … a two-time Tri-River Athletic Conference champion, three-time CIF-Central Section champion, two-time CIF-Central Section Masters Meet runner-up and twice qualified for state meet in Bakersfield … compiled 46 wins as a junior, including 35 pins … also played football as an offensive guard for the Golden Eagles … a six-time Honor Roll member … member of California Scholastic Federation … served on school’s Leadership Council, Inter-School Council, Fellowship of Christian Athletes and was a student class officer.

Personal – Son of Ambros and Cheryl Morales … father is a Cal Poly graduate … one brother, Mateo, and two sisters, Marina and Pilar … enjoys art, drawing and school service as well as exploring San Luis Obispo County (hiking, swimming, etc.) and working out … his athletic goal is to qualify and place at the NCAA Division I National Championship ... member of Athletes InterVarsity Club … born December 3, 1995, in Ventura, Calif. … majors in liberal studies.