Nikiski Wrestling All-Decade Team

103 Glen Rodman: One of the finest big tournament wrestlers we have had in the history of the program. Two time state finalist with his senior year to come.
State Champion at 103 / 1997, 1998 Runner-up at 112
112 Shawn (Jurco) Corn: One of the programs most explosive and exciting wrestlers in Nikiski wrestling history. Two time finalist along with a third place finish in 98' with one more year to go has allowed him his place on the all-decade team.
State Champion in 1997 at 112 / Runner-up 1997 Fall, 119 / Third in 1998, 130.
119 Chris Parker: The schools only four time state finalist, and one of only a handful that has accomplished that feat in Alaska State wrestling history. He capped his career off with both an individual and team State Championship. Finished his career 107-23.
3X Runner-up in 1996 at 103; 1997 at 119; Fall 1997 at 130; 1998 State Champion at 152.
125 Ryan Dyer: Nikiski's first four time state placer. A great thrower and technician by his senior year. Had one of the best wrestling days in this programs 10 years of existence his senior year by knocking off two #1 wrestlers at the 4A level in one afternoon: Pat McMullin and Roberts, both of Kenai.
2X Runner-up in 1992 at 103, 1993 at 112, Fourth in 1994 at 125, Third in 1995 at 130.
130 Josh Payment: Another one of the hard luck stories from Nikiski's wrestling past. A three-time runner-up, all at different weights. The first for a Nikiski wrestler.
3X Runner-up in 1998 at 102; 1990 at 112; 1991 at 130.
135 James Linderman: The schools first two-time state champion. James will be remembered throughout this state for his unorthodox style of wrestling and his heart and will to win. Wrestled Spencer Reardon of Bethel (Kotzebue) for both state title matches.
Fourth in 1995 at 135; 2X State Champion in 1996 at 130, 1997 at 135.
140 Luke Nelson: Intensity describes this physical wrestler. Came within one match in both his sophomore and senior year from being a state placer. Three time state semi-finalists for the Bulldogs during the championship years.
Fourth in 1996 at 140
145 Abe Porter: One half of the twins that was part of a core group of kids that started this whole run of Championships. Abe was a two-time runner-up for Nikiski with heartbreak losses to Johnny McMahan of Glennallen and Tony Lindoff of Hoonah. The following year, Johnny would take another title, this time against Eli Porter, Abe's twin brother.
2X Runner-up in 1996 at 145; 1997 at 145.
152 J.D. Spurgeon: Transferred his senior year, the first year Nikiski opened its doors. State placer for Kenai as a Junior and a state champion his senior year at Nikiski.
2X State Champion in 1988 at 152 (Kenai); 1989 at 152.
160 Scott Hawkins: Transferred his senior year, the first year Nikiski opened its doors. State placer for Kenai as a Junior and a state champion his senior year a t Nikiski.
State Champion in 1989.
171 Luke Hulien: A three-time state semi-finalist for the Bulldogs only to bring home a medal once. Held in one some of the toughest weight classes while he was in school, Luke, along with the others of his time, continued to raise the intensity level of our room to where it is today!
Third in 1997 at 171.
189 Calvin Lundy: Another wrestler that had to wait his turn to be in the spot light. Wrestled behind a state champion teammate and then behind the likes of John Groundwater (Arizona State) and Kirk Johnson (Air Force) during his junior year. Eventually a state champion his senior year.
Third in 1997 Fall at 189; State Champion in 1998 at 189.
215 Joe Nelson: A three-time state placer, highlighted by a state championship of his own during his Junior year. One of the mainstays to the four consecutive state titles this program has gone through from 1996-1998, winning two team title in 1997 with the season change.
Third in 1997 at 215; State Champion in 1997 Fall at 175; Third in 1998 at 275.
275 Tom Rawles: Transfer student from Kotzebue in 1996 where he had a great career placing at state all three years he was there with a state title as a Junior. Four time Region Champion in Alaska.
Third in 1993 at 275 (Kotzebue); Third in 1994 at 274 (Kotzebue); State Champion in 1995 at 275 (Kotzebue), Runner-up in 1996 at 275 (Nikiski).

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