Isaias Estrada

Photo by: AINSLEY FAUTH

Weight:
165
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Denver, Colo.
High School:
Thomas Jefferson

2024-25: Competed at 174 pounds during fourth season at Carolina • Collected nine victories throughout the year • Made season debut at the Southeast Open (11/2), collecting four victories • Earned lone dual win of the year over Drexel's Jack Janda in sudden victory (11/9) • Had a major decision at Southern Scuffle (1/4-1/5) • Recorded two falls and a decision at the Wildcat Open (2/23)

2023-24: Competed at 165 pounds during third season in Chapel Hill • Collected seven victories during the season • Began campaign with first period fall against Vladamir Sukhikh of Queens at the Carolina Duals (11/2) • Earned two victories at the Cliff Keen Las Vegas Invitational (12/1) • Added a decision in the dual victory over Morgan State (12/16) • Had a fall and major decision at Soldier Salute (12/29) • Earned first ACC dual victory via fall against Duke's Gaetano Console (2/23) • Represented the Tar Heels at the ACC Championships (3/10) • Named to the ACC Academic Honor Roll

2022-23: Did not compete

2021-22: Went 12-7 overall and 0-2 in duals at 165 as a true freshman • Picked up his first career win and finished third at the Southeast Open on Nov. 7 • Competed at the Wolfpack Wrestling Club Open on Nov. 14 and earned three wins • Took the 165 title at the Appalachian Open on Jan. 29 • Made his first career dual start against Virginia Tech on Feb. 11

Personal/Prep: Isaias Estrada is the son of Delia Ramirez and Jose Estrada • Attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Denver, Colorado • Coached by Mike Laurita and Logan Vargas • Two-time State Champion • Placed in the state tournament all four years of high school • Earned National Junior Honor Society (NJHS) honors all four years of high school