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- Height:
- 5-6
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- Weight:
- 127
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- Year:
- So.
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- Hometown:
- Cassatt, S.C.
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- Major:
- Biology
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- Weight Class:
- 125
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- Previous School:
- Richland Northeast High School
Bio
2016-17: Recorded a 11-13 record with one fall at 125 pounds ... Finished fourth at the UNC Pembroke Classic.
2015-16: Did not wrestle, redshirted this year.
High School: Velez attened Richland Northeast High School where he was a two-time regional champion, a runner-up in the upper-state tournament and finished fifth in the South Carolina state tournament.
Personal: Son of Maria Lopez-Velez and Wilfredo Velez... he has five siblings Paula, Luis, Brian, Wilfredo and Jose.
News mentions
Cobras Prepared for Midwest Super Regional Championships
The Coker College wrestling team is prepared to begin post season wrestling by competing in the Midwest Super Regional Championships this Friday...
February 23, 2017
Cobras Fall to Newberry in Tough Battle on Senior Night
The Coker College wrestling team fell to the Newberry College Wolves 23-19 on senior night in a tough battle to conclude their regular season...
February 13, 2017
Cobras Fall to UNC Pembroke in ECAC Action
The Coker College wrestling team fell to UNC Pembroke in ECAC action 36-6 Monday (Feb. 6) night in the DeLoach Center.
February 6, 2017
Cobras Drop ECAC Dual at Emmanuel
The Coker College wrestling team fell to the Emmanuel College Lions 32-19 in ECAC action Thursday (Feb. 2) evening.
February 2, 2017
Cobras Drop Two Matches in Super Region Two Duals
The Coker College wrestling team dropped two matches in the Super Region Two Duals Saturday (Jan. 28) morning.
January 28, 2017
Wrestling Travels to Super Region Two Duals
The Coker College wrestling team will travel to Newberry College to compete in the Super Region Two duals tomorrow (Jan. 28) morning.
January 27, 2017
Cobras Fall to King in ECAC Action
The Coker College wrestling team fell to the Tornados of King University 44-6 Saturday (Jan. 21) afternoon.
January 21, 2017
Velez, Parland Remain Ranked in Third Set of Super Region Two Rankings
Frank Velez and Robert Parland remain ranked within their individual weight classes in the third set of Super Region Two rankings by d2wrestle.com...
January 19, 2017
Cobras Drop ECAC Dual to Limestone
The Coker College Wrestling team fell to the Limestone College Saints 33-8 Thursday (Jan. 12) evening in ECAC action.
January 12, 2017
Cobras Sweep Coker Duals
The Coker College wrestling team swept the Coker Duals with victories over Reinhardt University (25-18) and Shorter University (24-17) Friday...
January 6, 2017
Cobras Ready to Bring in New Year with Coker Duals
The Coker College wrestling team is ready to bring in the New Year with the Coker Duals on Friday (Jan. 6). The Cobras will take on Rinehardt...
January 5, 2017
Two Wrestlers Ranked in Super Region Two Rankings
Two Cobra wrestlers were ranked in their individual weight classes in the second set of Super Region Two rankings by d2wrestle.com Wednesday (Jan....
January 4, 2017
Cobras Wrap Up Competition at Midwest Classic
The Coker College wrestling team wrapped up competition at the Midwest Classic hosted by the University of Indianapolis on Saturday (Dec. 17) and...
December 17, 2016
Cobras Travel North to Take on Midwest Classic
The Cobras will travel to Indianapolis to wrestle a tough field in the Midwest Classic this weekend.
December 16, 2016
Cobras Fall to Crusaders in Art Meets Art Dual
The Coker College wrestling team fell to the Belmont Abbey Crusaders 22-18 Wednesday (Dec. 7) evening in the Art Meets Art dual.
December 7, 2016
Cobras Crown Four Champions at King Open
The Coker College wrestling team crowned four champions and earned 12 place winners on Sunday (Nov. 20) at the King Open.
November 20, 2016
Cobras Earn First Dual Victory of Season in Dominant Fashion
The Coker College wrestling team cruised past the Knights of St. Andrews University 34-9 Wednesday (Nov. 16) night.
November 16, 2016
Cobras Drop First Dual of the Season
The Coker College wrestling team dropped their first dual meet of the season against The Citadel by a 40-3 final score on Wednesday (Nov. 9)...
November 9, 2016
Cobras Travel to The Citadel for First Dual of the Season
The Coker College wrestling team will compete in their first dual meet of the season tomorrow (Nov. 9) night when they travel to Charleston, S.C....
November 8, 2016
Cobras Turn In Strong Performance at Pembroke Classic
The Coker College wrestling team had a strong performance in its 2016-17 season debut at the Pembroke Classic on Saturday (Nov. 5).
November 5, 2016