Austin Hoopes Season 2018-19

Parents: Lisa and Jason Hoopes
MAJOR: KINESIOLOGY
 
CAREER NOTES:
Academic: Four-time Academic All-Big Ten (2019, 2020, 2021, 2022).

2021-22 / JUNIOR SEASON:
Season: Posted a 4-3 record in open tournaments, including one pin and a major.

2020-21 / JUNIOR SEASON:
Season: Did not see any action in season shortened by reaction to a virus.
 
2019-20 / SOPHOMORE SEASON:
Season: Went 10-7 over the course of the season.  Made Penn State dual meet debuts wrestling up at both 197 and 285...Went 1-1 in dual meets.
Black Knight Invite (11/17): Posted 2-3 mark to place sixth at 197 in first action of the season. Penn (12/08): Moved up to heavyweight for Penn State dual debut, dropping 14-4 bout to Penn’s Joey Slackman in Rec Hall. Wilkes (12/22): Posted 3-2 mark with two pins to place fourth at 197. Maryland (2/2): Notched first career dual win with a 3-2 victory over Niko Cappello in Rec Hall.
 
2018-19 / FRESHMAN SEASON
Posted a 4-6 record in tournament action in his first season at Penn State.
 
HIGH SCHOOL / PERSONAL:
Wrestled at Star Valley High School in Wyoming...Lettered four years...Took third at 145 as a sophomore with a 47-17 record...Won state title at 170 as a junior with a 44-5 record...Was unbeaten senior year at 182 to win second-straight title...Was a two-time team captain...Has five brothers; Walker, Brigg, Tyson, Harrison and Cael...First member of immediate family to compete in college athletically.