Frank Hernandez
Inducted 2017
Hometown: Mission
High School: Mission High School
College: Kansas State University
Best Known for: Football
Hernandez was an exemplary All-State football wide receiver at Mission High who continued his athletic career at Kansas State University.
As a member of the most prolific pass offenses in high school history from 1985-87, Hernandez was an outstanding wide receiver for the Mission High School football team in 1986-1987. He combined with Nati Valdez for 109 catches, 1,523 yards and 164 points in 1986. He was on the receiving end of 98 receptions, 1,757 receiving yards and 27 touchdowns in his senior season, which still stands as a Valley record.
Hernandez, who finished his three-year career with 2,723 receiving yards, also earned All-State honors in 1987. Hernandez’s career total of 44 TD receptions still leads the Valley. Mission went 8-3 in 1986 and 11-2 in 1987. Mission High was nationally recognized in 1987 for its explosive offensive productivity with the combination of quarterback Lupe Rodriguez, wide receiver Nati Valdez and Hernandez.
He was chosen to play in the North-South All-Star Game. As a compliment to their success, ESPN highlighted their national leading accomplishments as a featured story on “Scholastic Sports America.”
