NMHU’s Kioni Benally Devotes Final Season to Wrestling
Las Vegas, New Mexico – During his time at New Mexico Highlands University, Kioni Benally accomplished something few collegiate athletes achieve, particularly at the NCAA Division II level: competing in both football and wrestling throughout his four-year undergraduate career. As an offensive lineman for the Cowboys, the Farmington, New Mexico, native started 33 consecutive regular-season games from his sophomore through senior seasons after making two starts as a freshman. As his football career came to a close, Benally faced a decision: return to Highlands for one final year of collegiate athletics or move on to pursue a career in human…
