Stanford Cardinal  ·  197 lbs  ·  Poway, CA

ANGELO POSADA

2× California State Champion  ·  Fargo Champion  ·  Super 32 Champion
NCAA All-American  ·  Stanford University  ·  Class of 2029

20–8
Freshman Season
#6
NCAA Finish
8
Falls
#2
ACC Champs
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ANGELO POSADA
Stanford Cardinal · 197 lbs

About Angelo

Angelo Joseph Posada is a true freshman at Stanford University competing at 197 pounds for the Stanford Cardinal — and already one of the most decorated wrestlers in the program's history.

"The second true freshman All-American in Stanford wrestling history."

A product of Poway High School in Poway, California, Angelo emerged as the nation's premier heavyweight prospect after back-to-back California State Championships, a Fargo National title, and a Super 32 crown — all before setting foot on the Farm.

In his freshman season he finished 6th at the NCAA Championships while leading the Cardinal with eight falls and posting a 20–8 overall record — a historic debut by any measure.

Off the mat, Angelo is the youngest of seven siblings in a tight-knit family — a foundation that fuels the grit and discipline he brings to every competition.

University
Stanford University
Weight Class
197 lbs
Class Year
Freshman · Class of 2029
Hometown
Poway, California
High School
Poway High School
Parents
Vince Posada & Elisabeth Garcia
Siblings
Miguel, Alicia, Mireya, Vince, Ryan & Zach
2024
CA State Champion
Summer 2024
Fargo National Champion
Fall 2024
Super 32 Champion
2025
Back-to-Back State Champ
Fall 2025
Signs with Stanford
2026
ACC Runner-Up
2026
NCAA All-American
2024
CA State Champion
Summer 2024
Fargo National Champion
Fall 2024
Super 32 Champion
2025
Back-to-Back State Champ
Fall 2025
Signs with Stanford
2026
ACC Runner-Up
2026
NCAA All-American

Accolades

2025–26 · STANFORD UNIVERSITY
AA
NCAA All-American — 197 lbs (6th place)
2nd true freshman AA in Stanford history
2ND
ACC Championships — 197 lbs
All-ACC Team
REC
Season Record: 20–8 Overall, 10–2 in Duals
Led team with 8 falls
BON
12 of 20 Wins by Bonus Points
Most dominant freshman 2025–26
RNK
Ranked No. 8 Nationally at 197 lbs
Mid-season peak
2023–25 · POWAY HIGH SCHOOL
1ST
2× California State Champion
2024 (175 lbs) & 2025 (195 lbs)
1ST
2024 Fargo Champion
USAW Junior Nationals — National Title
1ST
2024 Super 32 Champion
Most prestigious HS open in the nation
TEAM
2024 Poway Team State Champion
Key contributor to program title
RNK
#1 California / #3 USA (HS Recruiting Rankings)
FloWrestling #2 nationally · MatScouts #13

2025–26 Season Stats

20–8
Overall Record
10–2
Dual Record
#6
NCAA Finish
8
Pins · Team-High
60%
Bonus Win Rate
#8
Peak National Rank
#2
ACC Finish
2nd
Frosh AA in Program History

Angelo's freshman campaign was historic for Stanford wrestling. Competing at 197 pounds, he delivered eight falls — the most on the team — and posted bonus-point victories in 60% of his wins. A 5–2 decision over No. 8 Mac Stout sent him into the top 10 nationally, and he capped the season with All-American honors at the NCAA Championships, the rarest achievement a true freshman can earn.

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