Before IHCC: Attended Rock Island High School in Rock Island, Illinois... Member of the football and wrestling programs... Competed on the wrestling team under head coach Joel Stockwell.. 2024 Illinois High School Athletic Association 2A State Champion... 2023 Illinois High School Athletic Association 2A State Finalist... Also a member of Young Guns Wrestling Club

Personal: Born August 6, 2004 in Rock Island, Illinois... Son of Rosa and Hutiel... Two siblings Steven and Chris Marquez... Brother Steven is also a member of the Indian Hills Men's Wrestling team