Hunter Bleakney

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Palmer, Alaska
High School:
Palmer
Weight Class:
157
Squadron:
11 / Rebeleven

2020-21 | Junior: Did not compete

2019-20 | Sophomore: Posted a 5-8 record in four tournaments…Had two wins via fall, including his fastest in 1:34…Named to the AD’s list.

2018-19 | Freshman: Posted an 8-7 overall record…Had one win via major decision, one tech fall, and five pins…Fastest pin was in 1:11…The five falls were the fifth-most on the team…Named to the Superintendent’s List.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letterwinner at Palmer High School under coaches Daniel Graham and Don Malone…Named a team captain both his junior and senior years…As a sophomore, placed fourth at regionals...His junior season he was a state placer in Greco-Roman…In his senior season, he took third at both the regional and state championships…Was also a three-time letterwinner in both track and football…Named all-conference in football as a junior, and was a two-time regional placer in track, in the 4x800 relay as a sophomore, and in the 3200M as a senior…Was named to the honor roll all four years of high school…Was an IB Diploma recipient.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 11…Son of Eric and Amy Bleakney…Has one brother, Ethan…Majoring in political science with plans to become a pilot…His hometown of Palmer, Alaska is known for its potato farming…Credits his wrestling coaches and father as having the biggest influence on his sports career…Chose the Academy because “I wanted a way to give back to the country and continue my family’s tradition of service.”…Favorite athlete is JuJu Smith-Schuster…Hobbies include hunting, fishing, and watching sports…Favorite quote is “By endurance we conquer” – Ernest Shackleton.