TEMPE, Ariz. – As we prepare to start our 2018-19 season next month, this week we'll be re-introducing you to our returning Pac-12 individual champions.
 
We have seven returning Pac-12 titlists (Josh Shields, Tanner Hall, Zahid Valencia, Josh Maruca, Anthony Valencia, Kordell Norfleet, and Christian Pagdilao) while Ryan Millhof also won a Big 12 Championship while at Oklahoma.
 
Today, get to know World silver medalist (2017), national champion (2018) and two-time Pac-12 Champion and All-American (2017, 2018) Zahid Valencia (174 lbs), a redshirt junior interdisciplinary studies major from Bellflower, Calif.
 
Q: Which teammate is in the room practicing more than anyone else?
A: Cory Crooks
 
Q: What's your favorite place to eat in Tempe?
A: Mr. Mesquites or Ike's
 
Q: What's your favorite ASU team to support, other than wrestling?
A: Beach volleyball
 
Q: What type of music does your pregame playlist consist of?
A: Red Hot Chili Peppers
 
Q: In three words, what's it like being coached by Zeke?
A: No one better.
 
Q: Pancakes or waffles?
A: Waffles
 
Q: Pineapple on pizza?
A: Yes
 
Q: What food(s) do you dream of while cutting weight?
A: Flamin' Hot Cheetos
 
Q: Which singlet is your favorite to wear?
A: Gold, because that usually means I'm in the finals.

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Previous Q&A Links:
Day 2 - Tanner Hall
Day 1 - Josh Shields