Sabino Portella

Photo by: AINSLEY E. FAUTH

Weight:
184
Class:
Redshirt Freshman
Hometown:
Oceanport, N.J.
High School:
Red Bank Catholic

2024-25: Competed at 174 and 184 pounds during second year at Carolina • Had four victories throughout the season • Collected three decisions at the Southeast Open (11/2) • Had a technical fall at the Appalachian Open (1/25)

2023-24: Competed at 174 and 184 pounds in true freshman campaign in Chapel Hill • Made collegiate debut at the Carolina Duals with a decision against Queens and technical fall over Greensboro College (11/2) • Appeared in first ACC dual against Pitt (2/9) • Collected first ACC victory via major decision over Virginia's Hudson Stewart (2/9)

Personal/Prep: Sabino Portella is the son of Sabino and Lisa Portella • Has two siblings, Vincenza and Lorenzo • Father, Sabino, played college football • Coached by Joe Gallagher at Red Bank Catholic during prep wrestling career • A four-time State qualifier, four-time region finalist, three-time region champion • Placed at state three times during high school, collecting Second, Fourth, and Fifth place finishes • Collected over 100 wins during prep career • Earned All-America honors at Fargo Junior National Championships • Played football for four years during high school • An All-State running back and defensive back • Plans to study business administration at UNC