Chris Sanders Class: RS Junior Hometown: Winston-Salem, N.C. High School: Parkland Height / Weight: 5-7 / 157 Birthdate: 11/01/1983

2003-04 Season:
Did not compete for the Tar Heels.

2002-03 Season:
Wrestled in two events for the Tar Heels at 157 pounds, posting a 3-4 record before redshirting ... Picked up two pinfalls in the East Stroudsburg Open, ending the tournament 2-2 ... Went 1-2 at the Carolina-Sharpie Open.

Prep:
Four-year letterwinner under coach Keith Shields at Parkland ... Four-time all-conference performer ... Named all-state as a junior and senior ... Named Wrestler of the Year twice (2001-02) ... Two-time regional champion ... Also earned two varsity letters in football ... Selected to the all-conference team in senior season ... Named academic all-state on four occasions.

Personal:
Born Christopher Meinung Sanders on November 1, 1983, in Winston-Salem, N.C. ... Parents are Elizabeth and Carl Sanders ... Grandfather and father both attended Carolina ... Enjoys skiing, snow boarding and surfing ... Majoring in mathmatical decision.