University of Wisconsin La Crosse Athletics

Hertel won his second straight 157-pound title at the WIAC Championships February 12, finishing 3-0. After receiving a first-round bye, Hertel won by fall (2:51) over Issac Ortegon of UW-Oshkosh in the quarterfinals. He won by major decision (9-1) over Tristan Massie of UW-Eau Claire in the semifinals and won the league title with a decision (4-0) Luke Smiley of UW-Stevens Point.  Along with the two individual crowns, Hertel placed second in 2020.