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2009-10: Alfonso Hernandez is the returning starter at 197 pounds for the `Pokes. After a very successful true freshman year, all indicators point to continued improvement as a sophomore. He has built his frame up, gotten stronger and developed better technique. `Fonz should be a more mature wrestler, challenging for a conference title and an NCAA berth. 2008-09: A raw talent, Hernandez was immediately thrust into the Cowboy line-up at 197 pounds as a true freshman. He placed third at the West Regional tournament, earning Third Team All-WWC honors, and forced a true second place match for a trip to the NCAA Tournament, losing in a competitive effort. His overall record was 23-19, 8-8 in duals and 3-4 in the WWC. Hernandez recorded two pins, four major decisions and got a key win for the Cowboys against Cal State Fullerton (6-3) to help secure a team dual win. He is diligent in the classroom at UW, being named to the WWC Coaches' Honor Roll. High School: Hernandez was a two-time Idaho state champion, once at 189 and once at 215. He placed fifth as a sophomore and took third at the Junior Nationals in Virginia Beach, Va. Hernandez was a NHSCA Jr. All-American. As a senior, Alfonso was ranked as high as sixth in the nation by Intermat.com and collected 106 wins in his high school career. He only began wrestling as a freshman. Hernandez was a four-time letterwinner in wrestling, three-time letterwinner in track and a two-time letterwinner in football at Blackfoot High School. He graduated with a 3.7 GPA, was a member of the National Honor Society and was Student Body Activity Manager. Personal: Alfonso was born on Nov. 24, 1989. He is the son of Alfonso Hernandez and Lori Galvan. He married his wife Stephanie on Aug. 16, 2008, in Blackfoot, Idaho. They are the proud parents of a baby boy, Aiden, born on February 22, 2009. Hernandez is majoring in kinesiology and health promotion at UW. |
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