Esperanza HS: Won the Sunset League championship as a senior, while also placing third in the CIF Championships… Named the team’s Most Valuable Player… Garnered the team’s Most Improved Wrestler award as a sophomore… Spent three years on the wrestling team…..

Personal: Most memorable moment was when he won the Estancia Invitational and defeated Jason Lara in the finals… Is working on a minor in economics and would like to transfer to Cal State Fullerton… Aspires to be a stockbroker in his spare time… Likes to play poker and coach Pop Warner football in his spare time… Has three siblings – Brianna (19), Zach (17) and Matt 11)… Is the son of Sam and Gena Akerson… Born at Ford Ord, CA…..