Derek Guanajuato

Pitt

Jan 30 (Fri)

7 PM

Derek Guanajuato at National Freestyle Duals

Photo by: Jazz Ortiz

Photo by: AINSLEY E. FAUTH

Photo by: ANTHONY SORBELLINI

Weight:
133
Class:
Redshirt Sophomore
Hometown:
Eloy, Ariz.
High School:
Valiant College Preparatory

2024-25: Competed at 133 and 141 pounds during second season at Carolina • Won 13 matches throughout the year • Made season debut with four victories at the Southeast Open (11/2) • Had two decisions at the Mountaineer Invitational (11/9) • Earned a decision and major decision at Southern Scuffle (1/4-1/5) • Had three wins at the Appalachian Open (1/25) • Collected three technical falls to win the 133-pound title at the Wildcat Open (2/23)

2023-24: Competed at 133 and 141 pounds during his true freshman campaign in Chapel Hill • Made collegiate debut at the Carolina Duals (11/2) • Earned first career victory at the Mountaineer Invitational (11/11) • Collected a technical fall against Morgan State's Khalid Brinkley (12/16) • Made ACC debut with decision over Pitt's No. 23 Vinnie Santaniello (2/9)

Personal/Prep: Derek Guanajuato is the son of David and Deyanira Guanajuato • Has three siblings, Davian, Daniel, and Leyla • Brother, Davian, wrestles at SIU Edwardsville • Brother, Daniel, wrestles at South Dakota State • Wrestled for head coach Eric Larkin at Valiant College Preparatory • Earned four varsity letters during prep career • Collected a National runner-up finish during high school • Plans to study business administration at UNC