Keyan Hernandez of Billings, Montana took his official visit to Iowa Wrestling and that was all it took. On October 1 Hernandez announced that he was going to be an Iowa Hawkeye. Hernandez will be a junior at Billings West and is the first member of the Iowa Wrestling Recruiting Class of 2024.
Hernandez is a two-time AA state champion. As a freshman he was 16-0 while winning the title at 103. Last season he was 36-0 as a state champ at 113. A total high school record of 42-0 with 36 pins. He has scored bonus points in 41 of his 42 high school matches.
Hernandez is projected to compete at 125/133 for the Hawks. He will join former high school teammate Drake Rhodes who is a true freshman that saw varsity action at 174 this season for Iowa.
As I have done for years I will post a blog on Friday with a schedule of where our recruits will be competing for the upcoming weekend and follow up blog with results.
Fri/Sat Dec 9-10 – at Mining City Duals (Butte)
Tues, Dec 13 – Skyview
Fir/Sat Dec 16-17 – at CMR Holiday Tournament
Tues Dec 20 – at Helena
Tues Dec 20 – at Capitol High
Thurs Dec 22 – CMR/GFH/Belgrade
Tues Jan 3 – at Senior
Fri/Sat Jan 6-7 – at LaProwse (Gallatin HS)
Tues Jan 10 – at Skyview
Fri/Sat Jan 14 – at Rocky Mountain (Missoula)
Thurs Jan 19 – at Huntley Duals
Sat Jan 21 – at AA Duals (Great Falls)
Tues Jan 24 – Senior
Sat Jan 28 – at Hardin Invitational
Fri Feb 3 – at DIV (Belgrade)
Fri Feb 10 – at State (Metra)
It is great to be an Iowa Wrestling fan.
Go Hawks!
