Taylor Vasquez
Taylor Vasquez
  • Year:
    SR
  • Hometown:
    Fountain, Colo.
  • High School:
    Fountain Fort Carson
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2021-22 Match-by-Match Results

Def. Isaiah DeLaCerda (Adams State), 6-4
Lost to Mario Ybarra (Concordia), 5-4, OT
Def. Tyler Krause (Colorado School Of Mines), 6-4
Lost Brandon Meikel (Minot State), 5-2
Def. Mario Ybarra (Concordia), 3-1
Def. Landon Crews (Central Christian College), Fall, 4:09
Def. Breyden Morrill (Baker), 13-7
Lost to Boo Dryden (Unattached), 12-8
Lost to Jordan Martinez (Texas Wesleyan), 3-1, OT
Def. Matt Robertson (St. Ambrose University), med. Forfeit
Def. Jackson Breeson (Central) fall, 3:57
Def. Caleb Massari (BV), 18-2, tech. fall
Def. Jackson Shea (BCU), fall, 3:28
Def. Clarence-Lee Green (NIACC), 17-8
Def. Marcelo Perez (BCU), disqualification
Def. Manuel Jaramillo (NWC), 9-1
Def. Isaiah Marquez (Az. Christian), by fall
Lost to Hunter Sparks (Life), 3-2
Def. Jared Seto (Embry-Riddle), Fall, 5:50
Lost to Justin Coon (Southern Oregon), 11-5
Def. Gabriel Howard (BCU), 5-4
Def. Manny Jaramillo (NWC), 14-6
Def. Andy Rojas, (Hastings), by fall, 4:09
Won by forfeit vs, Midland
Def. Justin Ramirez (Doane), by fall, 1:40
Def. Braden Ledford (Ottawa), 7-5, OT
Def. Antonio Ruiz (Jamestown), 11-4
Def. Darien Malone (Dakota Wesleyan), 7-6
Def. Maria Ybarra (Concordia), 6-1, OT
Lost to Dominick Arellano (Baker), 3-1
Def. Joel Avila (Providence), 7-3
Lost to Evan Potter (Southern Oregon), 13-10

2020-21 Match-by-Match Results

Lost to Carson Taylor (Grand View) (Dec. 11-4)
Lost to Nick Kunz (Montana St.-Northern) (MD, 11-2)
Def. Jacob Garcia (Texas Wesleyan) (Fall, 4:10)
Won by forfeit vs. Oklahoma Wesleyan
Def. Bryce Bernard (Arizona Christian) (11-4)
Def. Zac Charity (Hastings) (MD, 24-11)
Def. Clay Gerhardt (Dickinson St.) (MD, 13-3)
Def. Landon Crews (Central Christian) (Fall, 2:51)
Def. Gabe Howard (Briar Cliff) (Dec., 2-0)
Def. Darien Malone (Dakota Wesleyan) (Fall, 1:48)
Lost to Mikey Mascarenas (Grand View) (Dec., 5-3)
Def. Gabriel Howard (Briar Cliff) (Dec., 6-0)
Def. Roman Carrillo (Jamestown) (Inj. Def., 3:30)
Lost to Nick Kunz (MSU-Northern) (Dec., 3-0)
Def. Zac Charity (Hastings) (Dec., 6-3)
Lost to Trey Schuck (Northwestern) (Dec., 15-9)
Def. Mario Martinez (Midland) (Fall, 6:12)
Def. Darien Malone (Dakota Wesleyan) (Fall, 4:58)
Def. Luke Davis (Doane) (TF, 6:54)
Def. Mario Ybarra (Concordia ) (Med. Forfeit)
Def. Trey Schuck (Northwestern) (Fall, 3:43)
Def. Darien Malone (Dakota Wesleyan) (TF, 6:59)
Def. Isaiah Vizcarrando (Williams Baptist) (Maj. dec., 14-4)
Def. Sam Bacon (Lindsey Wilson) (Fall, 7:00)
Lost to Carson Taylor (Grand View) (Fall, 1:32)
Lost to Alex Pena (Wayland Baptist) (Maj. Dec., 17-6)

News mentions
Diener tops Mustangs' performances at NAIA championships
Diener tops Mustangs' performances at NAIA championships

WICHITA, KAN. – John Diener became Morningside’s 35th All-American, placing eighth in the 149-pound bracket of the 2023 National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics Men’s Wrestling National Championship. The Mustangs qualified a program-high 11 wrestlers for the event, entering wrestlers in nine of the 10 brackets, with two in the 133- and 285-pound weight classes.

Men's wrestling sends 11 to nationals
11 Mustangs prepare for NAIA nationals

KANSAS CITY, MO. – The National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics announced the qualifying field for the 2023 NAIA Men’s Wrestling National Championship last week, revealing preliminary matchups for the 11 Mustangs that qualified, either through conference allocations or at large.

Morningside places six on first team all-conference list, coach of the year, freshman of the year
Morningside cleans up in GPAC men's wrestling all-conference honors

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The accolades keep rolling in for Morningside’s men’s wrestling program, as the Great Plains Athletic Conference announced its all-conference teams today. 10 Mustangs were named to the first team, second team, and honorable mention lists, while Zander Ernst and head coach Jake Stevenson took the Freshman of the Year and Coach of the Year honors.

Morningside claims fifth GPAC wrestling tournament championship
Morningside claims fifth GPAC wrestling tournament championship

CRETE, Neb. – Half of Morningside’s 12 wrestlers in competition at the Great Plains Athletic Conference Championships are champs and the Mustangs claimed the team championship Saturday afternoon in Crete, Nebraska.

Mustangs set for big championship Saturday after opening rounds
Mustangs set for big championship Saturday after opening rounds

CRETE, Neb. – The Morningside men’s wrestling team put themselves into strong position heading into championship Saturday with big performances Friday during the opening day of the Great Plains Athletic Conference Wrestling Championships.

Vasquez named wrestler of the week
Vasquez receives weekly GPAC honor

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Great Plains Athletic Conference announced today that Taylor Vasquez was this week’s wrestler of the week. 

Morningside defeats Briar Cliff 42-4
Mustangs rout Chargers in rivalry dual

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside men’s wrestling continued to have success this weekend, crossing paths with the Briar Cliff Chargers, who were receiving votes in the latest National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics coaches’ poll. Ready for a close dual, as Morningside-Briar Cliff competitions normally are, the Mustangs flattened the Chargers 42-4.

Morningside battles top competition at NWCA National Duals
Morningside battles top competition at NWCA National Duals

LOUISVILLE, Kent. – The Morningside Mustangs men’s wrestling program had a busy day at the NWCA National Duals in Louisville, Kentucky Friday afternoon, winning two of three duals.

Morningside defeats Arizona Christian 30-12, Embry Riddle 39-10
Grapplers heat up in wins over Arizona Christian, Embry-Riddle

GLENDALE, ARIZ. – The Mustangs headed south to end 2022’s matches in Arizona, as Arizona Christian University rolled out the (welcome) mat. Morningside swept its dual opponents today, defeating ACU 30-12 and no. 17 Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University of Arizona 39-10.

Morningside sets aside Jamestown, 43-10
Mustangs set aside the Jimmies in GPAC wrestling

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – Morningside dominated its second-straight Great Plains Athletic Conference opponent, setting Jamestown aside 43-10 in the season’s second dual and team’s home opener.

Morningside competes in BVU Open
Mustangs show depth in BVU Open

STORM LAKE, IOWA – Morningside continued its bid to gain some experience against tough opponents in the Buena Vista University Open today. The Mustangs saw stiff competition in the open field, including wrestlers from Minnesota State Mankato, Simpson, Nebraska Wesleyan, and host BVU.

Morningside defeats Concordia 35-6
Morningside earns first dual win of 2022-23 season

SIOUX CITY, IOWA – The Mustangs opened up their Great Plains Athletic Conference wrestling season tonight, picking up a 35-6 dual victory over Concordia University of Nebraska. 

Morningside competes in Dakota Wesleyan Open
Mustangs open season at Dakota Wesleyan Open

MITCHELL, S.D. – The Morningside men’s wrestling team competed in the Dakota Wesleyan University Open this weekend, getting its first taste of competition outside of the team’s ranks.

Photos
Briar Cliff University

1/14/2023 7:00 PM CST

Doane

1/28/2023 3:30 PM CST

Midland

1/28/2023 2:00 PM CST

Hastings

1/28/2023 11:00 AM CST