The Hernandez sisters have long been a model of excellence in Suffolk County and across Long Island, and this season they added another historic achievement to an already impressive legacy. For the first time, all four Hernandez siblings qualified for the Suffolk County wrestling finals in the same year, setting a benchmark that had never been reached before.
The Suffolk County Wrestling Championships, held at the Island Federal Arena at Stony Brook University, showcased the family’s dominance. Three of the Hernandez sisters advanced to the championship round of the girls tournament, while their brother, Alex Hernandez of Newfield, qualified for the Suffolk Division I final in the boys competition.
Zoey Hernandez and Julianna Hernandez each captured first-place finishes. Zoey earned the title at 94 pounds, while Julianna claimed gold at 126 pounds. Madison Hernandez also delivered a strong performance, finishing second in the 152-pound weight class. Julianna, the defending state champion at 120 pounds, secured her third Suffolk County title, further cementing her place among the elite wrestlers in the region.
Eighth-grader Zoey Hernandez, the youngest of the sisters, continued the family tradition by winning her division and showing the same poise and potential that have defined her older siblings’ success. Madison, now a junior, battled through a challenging final against Bellport senior Aaliyah Morrow, the defending Suffolk champion and state runner-up, who entered the match with just one loss in 38 bouts.
Alex Hernandez also impressed in the boys tournament, pushing top-seeded Chase Phillips of Ward Melville to overtime before dropping a narrow 3-2 decision. Hernandez entered the finals as the League III champion and proved he could compete with the county’s best.
Rocky Point enjoyed a standout day overall, with Katie Porcelli reaching the finals, Jamie Wilson and Isha Boucicaut earning third-place finishes, and Delilah Skurnick and Karlee Muralles placing fourth. Rocky Point Athletics summed it up best, calling it an outstanding performance defined by toughness, commitment, and continued growth.