059: Noah Hernandez

Most wrestlers would've shut it down. Noah Hernandez kept competing. Seton Hall Prep standout Noah Hernandez joins New Jersey Mat Chat to share the story of wrestling through a torn elbow during the postseason, winning a district title, finishing as a regional runner-up, and earning a trip to the New Jersey State Championships. In this episode, Noah talks about: 🔥 Why he chose Seton Hall Prep over other powerhouse programs 🔥 How a reclass year transformed his wrestling career 🔥 Training with Ruthless Wrestling Club and Jeff Buxton 🔥 Why freestyle wrestling has elevated his folkstyle game 🔥 Winning districts despite a torn elbow 🔥 Wrestling in Atlantic City with one arm 🔥 Missing Fargo because of injury 🔥 His goal of becoming a Division I wrestler Noah also discusses the brotherhood at Seton Hall Prep, balancing academics with wrestling, cutting weight, and the unforgettable experience of stepping onto the mats in Atlantic City for the first time. Despite being only a freshman, Noah has already shown the toughness, discipline, and mindset that make New Jersey wrestling special. With another offseason ahead, he's determined to come back stronger than ever. 🤼‍♂️ Seton Hall Prep Wrestling 🏆 District Champion 🥈 Regional Finalist 📍 New Jersey State Championships 🔥 New Jersey Mat Chat ••Premier Sports Nutrition - Champion Athletes - https://champion-athletes.com 00:00 – Champion Athletes Nutrition Sponsor 01:26 – Meet Seton Hall Prep's Noah Hernandez 01:37 – How Noah Got Started in Wrestling 02:30 – Growing Up in a Wrestling Family 03:17 – The Reclass Year That Changed Everything 04:59 – Why He Chose Seton Hall Prep 06:20 – The Daily Train Ride to School 06:37 – Training at Seton Hall Prep, Ruthless & With Jeff Buxton 07:24 – Freshman Expectations & Early Confidence 08:00 – The Win That Changed His Season 08:39 – Why Freestyle Made Him Better 09:16 – Managing Weight & Using CutPro 10:19 – Seton Hall Prep's Team Culture 10:49 – Winning Districts With a Torn Elbow 11:24 – Battling Through Regions Injured 12:00 – Wrestling at Atlantic City With One Arm 12:46 – Missing Fargo & Recovering From Injury 13:30 – Why Every Wrestler Should Try Freestyle 14:15 – State Title or Fargo Title? 16:38 – Why He's Moving Up to 126 Pounds 17:13 – The Mindset That Got Him Through Injury 18:00 – Why Seton Hall Prep Feels Like Family 18:42 – Dreams of Wrestling Division I 19:14 – Academics & Life at Seton Hall Prep 20:19 – Preparing for Next Season 21:30 – Lessons From His Freshman Year 22:31 – Thanking His Coaches & Family 22:53 – Walking Into Atlantic City for the First Time 23:11 – Final Thoughts & Outro