Bio

General: The three-year starter looks to make an immediate impact on the mat for the DWU wrestling team ... attended Hawaii Community College.

High School: Qualified for the State Wrestling Meet his junior and senior seasons … took second at the Big Island Interscholastic Federation his senior year … won the Big Island Interscholastic Federation his junior season … member of the Dean’s List in the Fall of 2016 at Hawaii Community College … also competed on his high school football team for two seasons and the judo team for two years.

Personal: Born Nov. 17, 1997 … son of Jerry and Susan Takata … majoring in sport, exercise and wellness.