High School: One of two Colorado natives in Wyoming's 2011-12 class, Baca finished his prep career with a 117-13 overall record under coach Efrain Tapia at Class 4A Pueblo Central High School.
Baca was a four-time state qualifier and advanced to the title match twice. As a senior, he finished runner-up in the state tournament at 112 pounds with a 44-2 mark, before earning All-America honors this summer at the National High School Coaches Association's High School Nationals with a sixth-place finish in the senior bracket.
Wrestling at 119 pounds during his junior campaign, Baca compiled a 15-3 record until an injury at the state championships ended his season. He dominated the 103-pound division as a sophomore with a 29-0 record en route to a state title, as his effort's earned him a spot on the Denver Post's all-state first team. Baca went 28-7 as a freshman at 103 pounds. He also captured regional titles as a sophomore and senior.
A four-time letterwinner on the mat, Baca was voted team captain three times. He was a three-time honoree on the school's honor roll and was a member of National Honor Society.
Personal: Baca was born to Alex Baca and Nilda Codinit in Bedford, Texas. He has two siblings. He is undecided on a college major.
