HIGH SCHOOL: Was a two-time placewinner at the Arizona State Championships during his time at Desert Vista High School ... placed fourth as a sophomore and senior ... graduated with a career record of 104-28 ... finished with 74 career pins ... was a three-time regional champion ... set single-season school record with 34 pins ... captained squad as a junior ... earned All-America honors ... placed runner-up in his weight class at the 2011 NUWAY Freakshow.
PERSONAL: Derek Joseph DeMarco Allen was born Nov. 23, 1993 in San Diego, Calif. ... son of Jay and Denise Allen ... has one brother, Tony ... began wrestling when he was in seventh grade ... hobbies include playing video games and spending time with friends ... also enjoys making YouTube videos ... major is undeclared.
