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Justin Hennessy

  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Alvo, Neb.
  • High School Waverly

Biography

2018-19: Earned a spot on the podium at the NCAA III Lower Midwest Regional finishing 8th at heavyweight … was second on the team in wins with 23 … went 8-3 in duals, including a 6-2 record against American Rivers opponents … placed 2nd at both the Luther Open and the Don Parker Open … finished 3rd at the Pete Wilson/Wheaton Invite with a 5-1 record … also placed 3rd at the Augie Open … sealed an NWU conference dual win with a tech fall over Simpson at the Pods Duals.

2017-18: For a second straight season led the Prairie Wolves in victories with 25 … went 10-1 in dual matches on the season … only dual loss was season opener against #1 Wartburg … won his opening match by fall at NCAA III Lower Midwest Regional … finished 4th at the BVU Open in December … also placed 4th at the Don Parker Blugold Open in February … helped NWU win two team duals by posting victories … in the starting lineup at heavyweight.

2016-17: Starter at heavyweight in the NWU lineup … led the team with 23 victories on the year … placed 1st at the Central Invite … was the runner-up at the Buena Vista Open … went 3-6 in dual matches, including a 2-5 mark against IIAC competition … in team’s opening dual got a takedown in final second to earn a win over UW-Eau Claire … placed fourth at the Hastings Cusatis Open.

Academic: Biology major.

In High School: A two-time Nebraska Class B State Runner-up at heavyweight placing second in both 2015 and 2016 … placed 5th at State Wrestling as a freshman in 2015 … was a three-time District runner-up (2013, 2015, 2016) … finished third in districts in 2014 … a four-time Academic All-State selection in wrestling … lettered four years in football … two-year member of National Honor Society.

Personal: Born 2/24/97, son of Debbie Hennessy.

Historical Player Information

  • 2016-17Freshman

    285 lbs
  • 2017-18Sophomore

    285 lbs
  • 2018-19Junior

    285 lbs
  • 2019-20Senior

    285 lbs