Before Brown: Graduate of Hobbs High School, where he earned four letters in five different weight classes … Placed at the New Mexico State Championships in both his junior and senior seasons … Had a 37-10 record during his senior year, good for a .787 winning percentage … District Champion in 2007, 2008, and 2009.
Personal: Marcos C. Aranda is the son of Mark and Shawna Aranda of Hobbs, New Mexico … Has one brother, Will … Also enjoys hunting and fishing.