Former UCA wrestler Hernandez receives conference honor

Former Uwharrie Charter Academy wrestler Aldo Hernandez of Appalachian State was named the Southern Conference’s Wrestler of the Week earlier this month.

Hernandez, a redshirt sophomore, notched a 5-0 decision against Presbyterian’s Ryan Luna in a 141-pound match in a conference opener.

Hernandez had a 19-14 record last season. He’s up to 13 victories this season, including a 4-2 decision against nationally ranked Jordan Titus of West Virginia in November.

He dropped a 4-3 decision to Virginia Military Institute’s Dyson Dunham in last week’s dual meet. Also earlier in the month, he went 2-2 in the Southern Scuffle in Chattanooga, Tennessee.

Hernandez was a two-time individual state champion for UCA (after winning one title for Montgomery Central).