Episode Details

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

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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