2017-18 Wrestling Roster

Izaec Quintanilla

Izaec Quintanilla

  • Class:
    Redshirt Sophomore
  • Hometown:
    Spokane, Wash.
  • High School:
    North Central
  • Height:
    5-8

Summary

Biography

Quintanilla Match-by-Match

2017-18: Finished sophomore campaign 12-3 at 174 pounds after a late start due to injury ... recorded six pins and two major decisions ...  went 3-1 at the Blugold Open, placing second ...  placed third at Pat 'Flash' Flanagan Open, going 4-1 ... took third at Willie Myers Open, finishing the weekend 5-1

2016-17: Finished with 4-7 record … started at 157 pounds in dual against Duke … tallied two pins and one tech fall … went 2-2 at Wolfpack Open.

2015-16: Went 9-4 wrestling unattached at 165 pounds ... took first place at the Pointer Open with a 5-0 record ... went 2-2 at the MSU Open ... finished 2-2 at the UNI Open ... had one pin, two technical falls and one major decision

High School: No. 91 recruit according to FLO Wrestling ... three-time Washington state champion for North Central High School ... three-time Tri State Tournament champion ... finished senior season with a 49-0 record and took first place in the state championship, the Rockwell rumble and tri-state in addition to being named a USAW Scholastic All-American ... as a junior, finished in first place at the state championships and in tri-state ... placed fourth at the Rocky Mountain rumble and notched a 48-2 record ... tallied a 48-2 record as a sophomore en route to his first state champion crown and first place in tri-state ... took fifth at the state championships with a 40-8 record as a freshman ... named to the honor roll as a junior ... high school coach was Luke Leifer

Personal: Parents are Charlene and Dwayne Quintanilla ... has three siblings, Clai (16), Q'veli (10) and Czar (7) ... intends to major in kinesiology

Why Wisconsin?

"I thought it was a great fit for a school and athletics after visiting three times and I believe it is a beautiful city."

Off the Mat with Izaec


Before each match, I: Shake out both legs twice
A non-athletic talent I have is: Cleaning
One thing I absolutely have to do before I turn 40: Go skydiving
Favorite quote: "Champions are made form something they have deep inside them-a desire, a dream, a vision." Muhammad Ali
Most memorable wrestling achievement or favorite wrestling moment: Winning my first state title with my brother and my team with only six teammates
If I could change one wrestling, it would be… Be a master at head and arms.
Best UW memory: Visiting Wisconsin for the first time.
If you were stranded on an island, which two teammates would you bring with you and why? Ryan Christensen because I've known him since I was 9-years-old and Johnny Jimenez because he's hilarious.
Greatest fear: Being bitten by poisonous spiders while sleeping.
What song would you put on the soundtrack to your life? Soundtrack to my life by Kid Cudi.
If you could be a member of any TV-sitcom family, which would it be? Teen Wolf
What is your favorite movie line or scene? Training Scene in "Southpaw"
What is your favorite book? Mind Gym
Favorite UW athlete? Russell Wilson
Favorite athlete? Floyd Mayweather
Favorite road trip? Driving from Washington to Wisconsin

What does it mean to be a Badger?

To be a prideful and gritty human being."

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Historical Player Information

  • 2015-16Freshman

    5'8" 165 lbs
  • 2016-17Redshirt Freshman

    5'8" 165 lbs
  • 2017-18Redshirt Sophomore

    5'8" 174 lbs