Kingston Hanson of Thunder Basin Commits to Morningside Univ.

Kingston Hanson of Thunder Basin climbed the wrestling mountain and finally made it to the top in 2025 by winning the 4A State Championship at 285 pounds. He'll continue his wrestling career at Morningside University in Iowa and is ready to meet the next challenge.

Hanson defeated Landon Smith of Kelly Walsh of Kelly Walsh in the 4A 285-pound final by fall and finished the year 27-4. He rang up 2 falls at the 2025 State Tournament and had a pair of tough matches, winning 4-1 and 6-1. In his junior season, he made the 4A 285-pound semi-finals and placed 4th in that weight class with 2 falls along the way. Hanson finished the year 27-10.

Back in 2023, Hanson wrestled at 220 and made the semi-final round in 4A and eventually took 5th place, recording 2 more falls in the tournament. He was 25-10 in his sophomore season.

Morningside University of an NAIA institution located in Sioux City, Iowa, and competes in the Great Plains Athletic Conference.