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- Height:
- 5-11
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- Hometown:
- Tampa, Fla.
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- Year:
- Sr.
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- Major:
- Business
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- Weight Class:
- 184
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- Previous School:
- Robinson HS
Bio
2017-18: Compiled a total of 28 wins with 4 falls, 3 major decisions, and 3 overtime victories......Became all-time wins leader in Coker wrestling history...Ranked 4th in the nation on 1/18/18...SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month of December...Won Georgia Open...Placed 3rd at Pembroke Classic...Placed 3rd at Midwest Classic... Named to NWCA Division II Academic All-American team.
2016-17: Redshirted for the Cobras this season.
2015-16: Won 13 matches for the Cobras in 2015-16, and represented the Cobras at the NCAA Midwest Super Regional Tournament ... Named to the Division II All-Academic Honorable Mention Team.
2014-15: Scored 24 wins during his freshman season for the Cobras ... Advanced to the second day of the NCAA Division II Midwest Super Regional Tournament ... Ranked as high as No. 3 in the regional rankings.
High School: Two-time state runner-up and a state wrestling champion at Robinson High School ... Three-time district and regional champion and he was the 2014 Senior National runner-up.
Personal: Son of Luis Peguero.
News mentions
The Coker College wrestling team once again placed members on the National Wrestling Coaches Association Academic All-American team. Eight Cobras made the list along with the team as a whole.
The Coker wrestling team saw four members move on to day two of the Super Region II Championships: Matthew Kieta, Ian Maund, Luis Peguero, and Robert Parland.
Coker wrestling took to the mat on day one of the NCAA Division II Super Region II Championships, hosted by the University of Findlay. Five Cobras collected at least one victory on the day. Luis Peguero, Robert Parland, Ian Maund, and Matthew Kieta all advance to day two of the tournament.
The Coker wrestling team is traveling to Ohio to compete in the NCAA Division II Super Region II Tournament, hosted by the University of Findlay, on Friday and Saturday (Feb. 23-24). In total, 13 teams will be competing, including the Cobras.
Coker wrestling's Luis Peguero ranks seventh nationally in the 197 pound weight class as of Feb. 16, according to the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association. This is the fourth ranking released of the season and the third appearance on the list for Peguero.
The Coker College wrestling team dropped an ECAC dual at No. 13 Newberry 29-9
The Coker College wrestling team returned to ECAC action on Tuesday (Feb. 6) night with a dual against UNC Pembroke. The Cobras fell behind early and lost the dual 33-12.
The Coker wrestling team opened up the Super Region II Duals with matches against No. 4 Ashland and No. 18 Findlay.
Coker wrestling's Luis Peguero ranks fourth nationally in the 197 weight class as of Jan. 18, according to the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association. This is the third ranking release of the season and the second appearance on the list for Peguero.
The Coker wrestling team hosted the King (Tenn.) Tornado in an ECAC match to end the home season, while serving as Senior Day for multiple team members. The Cobras kept it tight, but dropped the dual, 26-21.
The Coker wrestling team wraps up their home schedule for the 2017-18 season by hosting the King (Tenn.) Tornado. This dual will also serve as the squad’s Fangs United match and Senior Day for five members.
The Coker wrestling team opened up 2018 with a home ECAC bout against the Limestone Saints. Despite fighting all the way through, the Cobras dropped the match 27-9.
After a month layoff from competition, the Coker wrestling squad looks to begin 2018 with an ECAC dual against the Limestone Saints Thursday, January 11. The first bout is set to start at 7:00 p.m. The Cobras are 5-3 overall and 1-1 in ECAC action.
Coker College wrestler Luis Peguero was voted SPC Credit Union Student-Athlete of the Month for December 2017.
Coker wrestling’s Luis Peguero is ranked tenth nationally in the 197 weight class as of Dec. 28, according to the NCAA Division II Wrestling Coaches Association. This is the second ranking released of the season.
Coker wrestling’s Luis Peguero continued on to day two of the Midwest Classic, hosted by the University of Indianapolis and captured third place at 197 pounds. This competition welcomes Division II and NAIA schools with wrestlers from across the country.
The Coker College wrestling team wrapped up competition at the Midwest Classic hosted by the University of Indianapolis on Saturday (Dec. 16) and had five members collect victories throughout the day.
The Coker wrestling team finished up their 2017 home stretch Wednesday (Dec. 13) night against the Knights of St. Andrews University. The Navy and Gold dominated in their 46-3 victory, and now stand at 5-3 on the season.
The Coker College wrestling team hosts the Knights of St. Andrews Wednesday (Dec. 13) at 6:30 p.m in a non-conference match.
The Coker College wrestling team hosted the Emmanuel (Ga.) Lions in an ECAC matchup Friday (Dec. 8), which saw the Cobras earn the win, 21-11.
The Coker wrestling squad opens up their home schedule by hosting the Emmanuel (Ga.) College Lions, an ECAC foe, on Friday (Dec. 8) at 5:00 p.m.
The Coker wrestling team competed at the Newberry Duals with nine other teams across the NCAA and NAIA. The Cobras took on Queens (NC), St. Cloud State, and Bellarmine on Sunday (Dec. 3). The Navy and Gold earned a 29-13 victory over Queens, suffered a loss against No. 1 St. Cloud State, and came back for a 28-20 win over Bellarmine.
The Coker College wrestling team traveled to Belmont Abbey on Tuesday (Nov. 28) night in their first conference action of the season. The Cobras fell 31-19 against the Crusaders in the ECAC matchup.
The Coker College wrestling team traveled to Georgia to participate in the Georgia Open, where 16 Cobras competed against the likes of NCAA Divisions I and II, and NAIA institutions.
The 2017 Pembroke Classic Wrestling Tournament, hosted by University of North Carolina at Pembroke, saw 18 Cobras compete against the likes of the NCAA, NAIA, and club teams.
The Coker wrestling team traveled to the Berglund Center Sunday (Nov. 5) for the 2017 Hokie Open, hosted by Virginia Tech. The event featured Division I, II, and club wrestling teams from across the East Coast.
The Coker wrestling team opened up its 2017-18 season at the Spartanburg Methodist Duals where they battled Life University and Spartanburg Methodist College Wednesday night (Nov. 1). The Cobras lost their first match to the Life Running Eagles 47-0 and won their match against the Spartanburg Methodist Pioneers 27-21.
The Coker College wrestling comes into the 2017-18 season under the leadership of second year head coach Michael Baxter and assistant coach Shea Nolan. The Cobras look to improve on last season’s performance and exceed expectations starting Nov.1 at the Spartanburg Methodist Duals, which feature Spartanburg Methodist College and Life University.