2012-13 Season (Freshman): Stanford's starter at 133 pounds ... complied a 4-16 record and a 2-12 mark in duals ... recorded a fall in 1:47 against Hayden Zimmerman of Simpson in his college debut ... recorded a fall in 2:43 against Ivan Conchas of Menlo College at Roadrunner Open in Fresno, Calif. ... Posted a 9-4 overtime win against nineteenth ranked Rossi Bruno of Michigan in mid-November.
High School:A 2012 graduate of Newberg High School in Newberg, Ore. ... a four-year letterwinner, captained his squad from 2008-12 ... team won the state championship in 2009 ... won individual state titles as a junior in 2011 and a senior in 2012 ... earned first team all-state honors as a junior and senior ... holds his high school's record for most falls (106) ... also earned two letters in football, serving as a team captain in 2011.
Personal: Son of Neil and Dorothy Russo ... has a younger sister, Samantha ... Neil wrestler for Oregon State ... born in Oregon City, Ore. ... undecided on his major.