Lilyahna Hancock of Sheridan Commits to Dickinson State

Lilyahna Hancock of Sheridan wrestled and was on the Bronc swimming team in 2024-25 and has decided to continue her career on the mat at Dickinson State in North Dakota. At the 2025 State Wrestling Championships, Hancock competed in the 130-pound class and took 5th place with an overall record of 41-13. She also went 2-2 at 130 pounds at the Ron Thon Tournament in Riverton.

In her junior season, at 125 pounds at the State Tournament, Hancock went 0-2 and won 27 matches during the season and lost 17. At the big Ron Thon Tournament in Riverton, Hancock went 1-2.

She's also an accomplished swimmer and took 9th at the 2024 4A State Meet in the 200 freestyle in 2.07.04. Her 200 free relay team was 4th in 1.43.33 with Hancock swimming the anchor leg, and her 400 free relay squad was 4th in 3.55.37 with Hancock swimming the lead-off leg. She also competed in the 500 free and placed 11th.

Dickinson State is an NAIA school, and one of the assistant wrestling coaches is Hayden Wempen of Riverton.