2026-27 Wrestling Roster
Cooper Hinz
- Class:
- Freshman
- Position:
- 133
- Hometown:
- Jesup, Iowa
- High School:
- Jesup
Pronunciation
Prep
• Graduated from Jesup High School (2026) • Captured an Iowa state title at 132 pounds as a senior (2026)
• Four-time Iowa state placewinner; also took third place at 120 (2025), fifth at 113 (2024) and fourth at 106 pounds (2023)
• North Iowa Cedar League champion and two-time league finalist; four-time district champion
• Posted a career prep record of 165-19, including a 54-1 mark as a senior
• Earned a 92 percent tech or pin rate during senior season with 30 pins and 19 techs
• Established Jesup school records for single-season wins (54) and fastest pin; first four-time state placer in school history
• Helped lead Jesup to runner-up showings in Iowa's 2026 Class 1A state tournament -- its highest finish in 65 years -- and dual state tournament
• Two-time U.S. Open Greco All-American (2022, '24)
• Gold Honor Roll
Personal
• Enrolled in the College of Literature, Science and the Arts; undeclared major
• Born December 17, 2007
• Son of Solomon Hinz and Maddy Eckholm
• Has two six siblings, Carver, Sully, Houston, Saylor, Paisley and Boston
