Nikiski Bulldogs 1999 Line-Up


With eight seniors lost, seven of them being state placers, to graduation off of last seasons State Championship team, the Bulldogs look to begin the rebuilding process. Even with seven state placers coming back, the depth of this years team is untested. It will be interesting to see what the chemistry and personality of this team will be!

The strength of this team, as it was two years ago will be in the lighter weights and the depth of our veterans will need to be polished if we are to make a run at the 5th straight State title!

 

Managers:

Sandra Porter, Sabrina Johns, Becky Parker, Emilee Gillaspie

 
103 Ian Melburg So Back out after a year off from the program in middle school, should be a factor within the Region.
103 Joey Wicker Fr Had a great middle school career for Nikiski and is now preparing to make an impact on the 1-2-3-A state kids.
112 Gerrad Bowlin Sr A 3X state placer for the Bulldogs. Gerrad adds depth and leadership to the 112 lb weight class.
112 Chris McCaughey So Runner-up last year at 103. Chris is one of the top kids coming out of the talent rich sophomore class. Great work ethic in the room.
112 Brad Harrison Fr Took last year off but had a great 7th grade year. Looks to be taking off right where he left off. He will be bouncing back and forth from 112-119. Great kid!!
119 Wayne Aiken So Much improved over last year. Hard worker and the lighter half of the Aitken twins.
112 Ray Grimm Fr Hard worker and another one that will bounce between weight classes this year to get matches.
119 Tim Kirsch Jr What an addition to the program. Tim has been out of action for two years now and comes back into the room with renewed confidence! Great attitude and potential!
119 Tom Lassen So State participant a year ago and already showing signs of why he made it! Really works hard to get every thing out of his body. He looks to return to the state meet this year!
119 Phillip Kensinger So A freestyle kid from years past. Has a great basics, still needs to work the kinks out to move to the next level. Solid performer.
125 Glen Rodman Sr 2X state finalist for the "Dawgs". Really looking forward to watching Glenn compete in his final year of competition. Tough kid!
125 Jason Gerke So. Learned lot s from a year ago. Jason seems ready to step to the next level. Great competitor!
125 Derek Burch Fr The Montana connection. Freestyle background with Derek should allow him to step up this season. VERY competitive!
125 Tony Aitken So The other twin connection! Hard worker and looking forward to watching Toy as he moves up in competition.
130 Neil Fucci So Great desire and athlete. State placer from a year ago! Should really make an impact this year at the state level.!
130 Billy Kensinger Jr First year wrestler. Very strong athlete just needs to become aware of where his body is at all times while on the mat.
135 Steve Calderwood So State participant last year. Great athlete needing to step into the next level this year.
140 Omar Carvajal Sr 2Xstate place and finalist least year. Fun to watch and will be missed badly this year when the season ends.
140 Greg Landford Jr Back for a return visit to the program. Greg will be competing in the room for a spot on the Region team. Very strong athlete!
140 Scott Hyatt Fr Scott has really come a long way this year. A season of football under him has really helped with his confidence! Hard worker!
140 Alex Leslie Sr New this year. Very aggressive athlete and is really looking forward to meeting some gals in her weight class this season.
140 Dez Lahandt Sr New this year. Really seems to enjoy the workouts.
145 Chris Roofe Jr 2X state placer and state champion a year ago! Very experienced kid for us at both the state and regional levels.
145 Kyle Alexander So Hard working kid. One of the programs most improved kids from ago~ Should see Kyle step to the next level this year.
145 Mac Smitham Sr Great kid to have in the room. Spent his summer in basic boot camp and has come back very goal oriented. You know when Mac is on the mat. Listen!!!
145 Joey Nightingale Sr Back for the fifth year in the program. He will be asked to step into some big shoes this year. He is up to the challenge!
152 Joshua Meeks Jr Joshua really needs to step it up this year and get to the state meet for the Bulldogs. His level of skill has really accelerated this year. Should have a great year!
152 Nigel Penhale So After a rough freshman year, Nigel, coming off a strong football season will be ready for the challenges that will face him.
152 Jacob Zundel Fr First year wrestler this year. We'll see!
160 Shawn Jurco Sr 3X state placer, state champion two years ago. Really looking forward to watching Shawn make his way to the state meet this year. Very exciting kid to watch.
171 Gabe Laveguier So Deception! He is very quick and strong. Should make his way to the next level. Good technique!
171 Felix Euler Jr Foreign exchange kid who really enjoys pushing his body. He found his way into the room and should have a great time this year!
189 David Johns Sr It's time! It is David's day in the sun so to speak as he finishes up his wrestling career this year! Great kid and one the programs hardest workers.
215 Joey Jones Sr After over six months of work, Joey is ready to fill some large shoes himself as a 215/275 wrestler. A lot of tradition are hidden in these weight classes. Joey has and is up for the challenges ahead.
215 Matt Kester Sr New to us after being out three years. Great competitor and spirit! Looking forward to watching Matt in his quest for a medal.
215 Jim Mika So What a great kid! Loves to wrestle and has developed into a pretty good athlete. Jimmy is looking to move into the next level of competition himself.
275 Jeremy Vance Sr As it was for David Johns, it to is for Jeremy. It is time to make his mark within the program this season. He should have a great year!
275 Corey Grimm Fr Once out, Corey could make an immediate impact at the state level. Balance, speed, and agility are his qualities.

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