Bethlehem Catholic senior Keanu Dillard was named the 2026 recipient of the North End Wanderers Athletic Association Athlete of the Year Memorial Award, earlier this year, which honors Bethlehem’s top high school athlete and has been presented annually since 1967.

Dillard capped off an extraordinary wrestling career by becoming a four-time PIAA Class 3A state champion, compiling a 147-10 record and becoming only the second District 11 wrestler to win four consecutive state titles. He will continue his wrestling career at Lehigh University.

In addition to his athletic success, Dillard excelled academically and in student leadership roles, serving in the National Honor Society, Student Council, and as Class President and Student-Body Vice President. He was also named the District 11 Wrestling Coaches Association Class 3A Scholar-Athlete of the Year.

“Keanu’s achievement as a four-time Pennsylvania state champion is truly historic,” said Bob Bukvics, chairman of the Wanderers Club Athletic Committee.

Dillard was honored at an awards banquet on May 12 at Kingfish Bistro & Wine Bar in Bethlehem Township, attended by family, Wanderers Club members, and Bethlehem Catholic representatives.