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This tenth installment of "Mat Chat," which debuted in 2022, features Roy Perales, the respected head wrestling coach at Nampa High School. With more than three decades dedicated to the Bulldog program as both an athlete and coach, Perales's commitment to wrestling has had a notable influence both within and beyond Idaho.
The Nampa High wrestling program has a long and distinguished history, which traces its origins to Roy Needs' third-place medal in the 155-pound division in 1971 (It should be noted that Nampa's inaugural state-level point occurred during the 1967 Class A state championships). This accomplishment not only established a benchmark for subsequent athletes, but also initiated the Bulldogs' uninterrupted run of state medals.
Under the leadership of legendary Hall of Fame coach Rollie Lane, Nampa High's wrestling program achieved powerhouse status from the 1970s to the early 1990s, winning multiple state individual and team championships. Following Lane's tenure, the program continued to produce state placers, including four top-four team finishes in the early to mid-2000s. Excluding 1999 and 2000, Nampa has secured at least one state medal annually since 1971, accumulating a total of 245 medals, 48 individual state titles, four team titles, and 21 top-four overall team finishes.
Coach Perales, who took the helm of the wrestling program in 2019, has ignited a period of significant growth. His foundational work with athletes at the youth level, coupled with his coaching staff's dedication, has cultivated a strong talent pipeline, consistently developing state champions, placers, and All-Americans who advance to collegiate wrestling. A testament to his hard work and steadfast dedication, he was nominated several times as the 4A Coach of the Year and was recognized with multiple South Idaho Conference (SIC) awards. Under his leadership, the program has achieved remarkable success, including:
- 5 State Trophies: Demonstrating consistent excellence at the highest level of competition.
- 51 State Medals: Representing a significant 21% of the program's total medals since 1971.
- 12 Individual State Titles: Account for 25% of all individual titles in the program's history since 1971.
His guidance was pivotal in the achievements of athletes like four-time state champion Carson Exferd and two-time state champ Dedrick Navarro, both prep-level All-Americans now competing in the prestigious Big Ten conference for the University of Wisconsin (Exferd) and Northwestern (Navarro), respectively. He also coached his son, Mikel, a two-time state champion who went on to become the program's sole collegiate All-American at Menlo College (NAIA).
“We are going to continue to change lives using wrestling as the vehicle to develop young men and women. That will always be the objective as long as I’m the head Coach.”
The strength of Coach Perales's leadership is complemented by his coaching staff, which is distinguished by exceptional prep accolades and prior collegiate experience. According to Nathan Navarro, a long-time coach with Perales and Oregon State alumni, “This is year number seven coaching with Roy as the head coach. It’s nice to coach with him because we have the same philosophy and same passion. The kids we have, for the most part, are our kids. We’ve coached them since they were little and we take pride in that.”
From the mat to the head coach's chair, Roy Perales has witnessed Nampa High School's wrestling program from every angle. A two-time state placer for the Bulldogs in the mid-1990s, he now leads the charge as head coach, shaping the next generation of competitors. In this profile (Q&A), we trace Perales' remarkable journey, exploring his unique perspective on the team's storied past, present resurgence, and future ambitions. This deep dive also includes a statistical history of Nampa wrestling, featuring the program's state placers, champions, and top teams.
MAT CHAT SERIES
Q&A With Nampa’s Head Coach Roy Perales
How did you first get involved in the sport of wrestling?
COACH PERALES – I had a PE teacher by the Name of Dan Merritt at Heyburn Elementary that introduced Wrestling to our PE Class in the first grade. He then turned us over to “The Minico Coaches” and away we went. My Mother was very supportive and kept me involved from then on.
Who has been your biggest influence in wrestling?
COACH PERALES – I’ve had so many people that influenced me; Teammates, Coaches, and even people I did not know, but just watched compete. I don’t think I could only name one but, I think more than anyone it was Teammates and Coaches at every level I competed at.
What led you to pursue coaching at the high school level, and what impact do you hope to have on your athletes?
COACH PERALES – From a young age I knew I wanted to be a coach. As I started coaching early in my 20’s I really wanted to be a high school coach. As Life moved on and changed, It wasn’t really something I wanted to do in my 30’s. I was content with coaching club wrestling because I love wrestling and got my fill developing kids. As my first group of 4-year-olds got to high school the job at Nampa opened and I felt like it was a calling to apply for the job.- The impact I hope to have on my team is how to be a good human, how to love and respect those around us, and the importance of hard work to achieve goals.
How many years have you coached wrestling at Nampa High School? Did you coach prior to coaching at Nampa?
COACH PERALES – I’ve been a Nampa Bulldog at some level since 1991. That is when my family settled in Nampa…I was in 8th grade. I was gone for 5 years in college and have been back since the 2002 School year. My first year as a Coach was 1999 at Kraxberger Middle School in Gladstone, Oregon. I wrestled at Clackamas Community College and was hurt and took the job with a teammate at a local middle school that needed help. I moved home in the summer of 1999 and was an Assistant Coach at Nampa for that season. My wife, son and I moved to Moscow Idaho to finish school the 2000-01 school year and I got a job at Potlatch Middle and High School for two seasons. In 2002 We were home for Good and I was a Coach at West Middle School in Nampa as well as an assistant Coach at Boise High School for 3 seasons. I’ve been at Nampa since 2002 as an assistant or head coach all levels of the program.
Can you elaborate on your experience at Nampa High School?
COACH PERALES – My experience at Nampa Has been unbelievable. Being a part of the Bulldog family for most of my life, I have so much support from the community and Alumni. The support I get from the Administration, the school board on down is humbling. Because of this, I believe we have been able to build and maintain a healthy program that students can thrive in. Often times during the day I feel humbled that our wrestlers believe in me as their leader the way they do. I feel the same about our parents and alumni. So many people pour their hearts and souls into the program that I am blessed to lead, it is very humbling and motivating.
Tell me more about the coaching staff at Nampa High School, including their individual roles and how they contribute to the successful wrestling program.
COACH PERALES – In my opinion my Staff is as good as any in the West. I am so blessed to have all these guys in my corner. Every head coach’s dream is to have a group of guys that are as loyal as these guys. Corey Caywood, Nathan Navarro and I have been coaching together since 2002 as assistants on Wally Lester Staff. Not only are these guy family to me, They can also coach Wrestling at a very high level. I have 9 Coaches on my staff including myself. Eight wrestled in college and Wally Lester is in the National Wrestling Hall of Fame. I feel like we “get it” as a staff. These guys are wonderful coaches, but even better men. They are what every parent should want to mentor their children. They are good husbands, fathers, and coaches. Having my son, who is in the corporate world make adjustments to his life and career to help me is huge win as a dad. I love that he still loves the sport with his dad and chooses to be there for me.
2025-’26 COACHING STAFF:
- Roy Perales (Clackamas College)
- Nathan Navarro (Oregon State University)
- Corey Caywood (Clackamas College/ Boise State)
- Mikel Perales (Arizona State/ Menlo College), Conference Champion/NAIA All-American
- Max Miller (Minot State/ Southern Oregon)
- Afton Silvis (Menlo College)
- Joey Barsotti (MSU Northern)
- Anthony Ramirez (South West Oregon CC)
- Walter Lester (Head wrestling coach at NHS, 1997-2014), 2019 Hall-of-Fame Inductee
What life lesson have you learned in wrestling that apply in your day-to-day life?
COACH PERALES – RESILIANCE! As a business owner, the resilience and mental toughness that wrestling taught me is the reason I have been successful in my life. I don’t know how to quit, I never have. As a wrestler, I was never allowed to quit or feel sorry for myself.
What advice would you give a young athlete wanting to be successful in wrestling?
COACH PERALES – To fall in love for wrestling for themselves and no one else. Wrestling is hard and can be lonely. When you love it for your own reasons, it’s so much easier to navigate. If you do it for someone else, it’s hard to be successful.
Given Nampa High School's wrestling tradition and its many accomplished athletes, what is the history of the program, highlighting its most successful wrestlers, former coaches, and any unique aspects or memorable moments?
COACH PERALES – Nampa has a rich history since the early 70’s. I’d say more years than not, Nampa wrestling was in the mix. We have State Champions and state placers about every year. I’ve been blessed to be a part of some good teams and be around many great wrestlers. I don’t know if I have one memorable moment as I have many. One that is fresh in mind is this past season. We had such a tough season with injuries, illness, and bad luck. Most wrote us off, I even overheard a coach say we were no longer the same without some guys (I won’t name names). At the State Tournament our kids decided to be Nampa boys and find a way to bring home a trophy for the 5th straight year. That was special. All the kids that signed NLI to wrestle at the next level including 2 to the big ten is also very special. I won’t name individual wrestlers because we have so many special wrestlers and I can’t name them all. Wrestling fans know who they are. The truth is, every wrestler that has been on any of my rosters holds a very special place in my heart. I feel good knowing that they all know that.
What are your interests outside of wrestling?
COACH PERALES – I love spending time with my wife Kristi and my 3 children, I’m very excited that I will soon have a granddaughter to spoil the rest of my life. When I’m not with my family, I love to play golf, hunt and fish.
Can you outline the specific objectives the Nampa program aims to achieve in the future?
COACH PERALES – We are going to continue to change lives using wrestling as the vehicle to develop young men and women. That will always be the objective as long as I’m the head Coach. On the competitive side, we will continue to improve as a program by working hard and learning from one another. I have found that just focusing on the journey and not results will always get you results.
NAMPA HIGH SCHOOL WRESTLING HISTORY
1971 – 2025
4x STATE CHAMPION
106-138 – Carson Exferd, 2021-‘24
3x STATE CHAMPION
98/106 – Ryan Hirchert, 2023-‘25
2x STATE CHAMPIONS
98/120 – Dedrick Navarro, 2020, ’23
98/113 – Bryce Fogleman, 2013, ‘15
120 – Mikel Perales, 2013-‘14
130/135 – Kaden Thueson, 2007-‘08
160 – Travis Rockwood, 1990-‘91
145/155 – K.C. Lane, 1983-‘84
1x STATE CHAMPIONS
120 – Vincent Contreras ‘25
138 – Nikko Gonzalez ‘23
220 – Payton Gunter ‘22
113 – Simon Alberto Luna ‘21
195 – Afton Silvis ‘15
145 – Alex Dela Rosa ‘12
112 – David Tovar ‘10
285 – Torrey Roberts ‘07
215 – Kevin Lester ‘06
275 – Scott Holbrook ‘02
135 – Eric Rogers ‘95
125 – Pat Simpson ‘94
112 – Pat McDaniel ‘88
125 – Kip Lane ‘88
189 – Dean Hastriter ‘88
98 – Pat McDaniel ‘87
145 – Shawn Roberts ‘85
105 – Dan Kirk ‘83
98 – Rick Irwin ‘82
138 – Lamond Thueson ’80
185 – Jeff Needs ‘79
98 – Dan Ensley ‘78
167 – Tim Vandeventer ‘78
HWT – Randy Tilley ‘78
126 – Rosendo Longoria ‘77
108 – Dave Crespin ‘75
129 – Dale Bradburn ‘74
HWT – Dave Amsden ‘74
141 – Rick DeChambeau ‘73
170 – Rory Needs ‘72
4X STATE PLACERS
Carson Exferd (1,1,1,1), 2021-‘24
Nikko Gonzalez (2,4,3,1), 2020-‘23
Simon Alberto-Luna (2,1,2,3), 2020-‘23
Dedrick Navarro (1,2,2,1), 2020-‘23
Fernando Pedraza (5,6,4), 2003-‘05
Rick Irwin (2,4,5,3), 2002-‘05
Corey Caywood (6,6,2,2), 1991-‘94
Aaron Chandler (3,3,4,2), 1991-‘93
K.C. Lane (4,4,1,1), 1981-‘84
3X STATE PLACERS
Ryan Hirchert (1,1,1), 2024-‘25
Alijah Macias (2,3,4), 2022-‘25
IIan Shank (2,4,3), 2023-‘25
Vincent Contreras (2,2,1), 2023-‘25
Aulani Macias (6,2,2), 2021-‘24
Zane Lovell (4,5,5), 2020-‘22
Dominic Gonzalez (4,5,3), 2019-‘22
Peyton Munson (4,6,4), 2019-‘22
Mikel Perales (4,1,1), 2011-‘14
Kody Hansen (5,2,2), 2007-‘09
Kaden Thueson (4,1,1), 2005-‘08
Kyle Dennis (5,5,4), 2003-‘05
Tim Mathson (2,3,3), 2003-‘05
Travis Caywood (5,2,3), 1993-‘95
Corey Caywood (6,2,2), 1991-‘94
Dean Hastriter (2,2,1), 1986-‘88
Kip Lane (4,4,1), 1986-‘88
2X STATE PLACERS
Jonathan Seamons (3,2), 2022-‘23
Austin Blevins (5,6), 2019-‘20
Scott Danner (6,4), 2014, ‘16
Wyatt Silvis (6,2), 2015-‘16
Bryce Fogleman (1,1), 2013, ‘15
Kerek Hansen (3,2), 2010-‘11
Ruben Martinez (3,2), 2010-‘11
Kessler Thueson (3,2), 2008, ‘10
Kip Ramos (2,2), 2007-‘08
Justin Goff (4,4), 2006, ‘08
Steve Meland (5,6), 2005, ‘07
Kevin Lester (4,1), 2005-‘06
Lee Valdez (5,4), 2001-‘02
Chris Ruiz (4,3), 2001-‘02
Roy Perales (6,6), 1995-‘96
Eric Rogers (2,1), 1994-‘95
Adam Chandler (6,3), 1992-‘93
Travis Rockwood (1,1), 1990-‘91
Pat McDaniel (1,1), 1987-‘88
Preston Keith (4,3), 1983-‘84
Rick Irwin (1,2), 1982-‘83
Eddy Middleton (4,3), 1980-‘81
Lane Westfall (2,3), 1979-‘80
Lamond Thueson (3,1), 1979-‘80
Dan Ensley (4,1), 1977-‘78
Stan Ware (2,2), 1976, ‘78
Don Winters (4,2), 1972-‘73
STATE PLACERS (1971 - 2025)
106 – Ryan Hirchert, STATE CHAMPION ‘25
113 – IIan Shank, 3rd Place ‘25
120 – Vincent Contreras, STATE CHAMPION ‘25
126 – Alijah Macias, 4th Place ‘25
138 – Jayden Dodge, 6th Place ‘25
144 – Kai Sena, 5th Place ‘25
98 – Ryan Hirchert, STATE CHAMPION ‘24
106 – IIan Shank, 4th Place ‘24
113 – Vincent Contreras, 2nd Place ‘24
120 – Aulani Macias, 2nd Place ‘24
120 – Alijah Macias, 3rd Place ‘24
138 – Carson Exferd, STATE CHAMPION ‘24
145 – Akio Sanders, 6th Place ‘24
98 – IIan Shank, 2nd Place ‘23
106 – Vincent Contreras, 2nd Place ‘23
113 – Aulani Macias, 2nd Place ‘23
120 – Dedrick Navarro, STATE CHAMPION ‘23
126 – Simon Alberto-Luna, 3rd Place ‘23
132 – Carson Exferd, STATE CHAMPION ‘23
138 – Nikko Gonzalez, STATE CHAMPION ‘23
152 – Trevor Hardy, 6th Place ‘23
160 -Jonathan Seamons, 2nd Place ’23
98 – Alijah Macias, 2nd Place ‘22
106 – Dedrick Navarro, 2nd Place ‘22
113 – Simon Alberto-Luna, 2nd Place ‘22
120 – Carson Exferd, STATE CHAMPION ‘22
126 – Peyton Munson, 4th Place ‘22
132 – Nikko Gonzalez, 2nd Place ‘22
138 – Dominic Gonzalez, 3rd Place ‘22
160 – Jonathan Seamons, 3rd Place ‘22
182 – Ethan Kincheloe, 5th Place ‘22
220 – Payton Gunter, STATE CHAMPION ‘22
285 – Zane Lovell, 5th Place ‘22
98 – Dedrick Navarro, 2nd Place ‘21
98 – Aulani Macias, 6th Place ‘21
106 – Carson Exferd, STATE CHAMPION ‘21
113 – Simon Alberto Luna, STATE CHAMPION ‘21
120 – Peyton Munson, 6th Place ‘21
126 – Eli Hernandez, 5th Place ‘21
132 – Dominic Gonzalez, 5th Place ‘21
138 – Nikko Gonzalez, 4th Place ‘21
160 – Shale Webb, 2nd Place ‘21
170 – Dominic Bush-Bly, 5th Place ‘21
285 – Zane Lovell, 5th Place ‘21
98 – Dedrick Navarro, STATE CHAMPION ‘20
106 – Simon Alberto-Luna, 2nd Place ‘20
120 – Nikko Gonzalez, 2nd Place ‘20
126 – Victor Martinez, 4th Place ‘20
160 – Austin Blevins, 6th Place ‘20
182 – Sovan San, 3rd Place ‘20
285 – Zane Lovell, 4th Place ‘20
98 – Peyton Munson, 4th Place ‘19
106 – Dominic Gonzalez, 4th Place ‘19
145 – Austin Blevins, 5th Place ‘19
182 – Liam Shannon, 3rd Place ‘19
195 – Nicholas Cobb, 5th Place ‘19
170 – Temana Tuha, 4th Place ‘18
138 – Jon Ryan, 5th Place ‘17
152 – Manolo Tamez, 6th Place ‘17
126 – Scott Danner, 4th Place ‘16
138 – Jun Flugel, 5th Place ‘16
152 – Elijah Dittenber, 3rd Place ‘16
160 – Tyler Cobb, 2nd Place ‘16
220 – Wyatt Silvis, 2nd Place ‘16
113 – Bryce Fogleman, STATE CHAMPION ‘15
195 – Afton Silvis, STATE CHAMPION ‘15
220 – Wyatt Silvis, 6th Place ‘15
113 – Justin Beck, 5th Place ‘14
113 – Scott Danner, 6th Place ‘14
120 – Mikel Perales, STATE CHAMPION ‘14
182 – Jacoby Regalado, 6th Place ‘14
195 – Jonathan Gomez, 2nd Place ‘14
98 – Bryce Fogleman, STATE CHAMPION ‘13
120 – Mikel Perales, State Champion ‘13
126 - Jacob Gomez, 6th Place ‘13
170 – Chris Alvarez, 3rd Place ‘13
106 – Jacob Venegas, 5th Place ‘12
145 – Alex Dela Rosa, STATE CHAMPION ‘12
103 – Mikel Perales, 4th Place ‘11
130 – Adam Jordan, 2nd Place ‘11
140 – Kerek Hansen, 2nd Place ‘11
189 – Andrew Thomas, 6th Place ‘11
215 – JW Pierson, 2nd Place ‘11
285 – Ruben Martinez, 2nd Place ‘11
112 – David Tovar, STATE CHAMPION ‘10
125 – Kessler Thueson, 2nd Place ‘10
130 – Jesse Barone, 6th Place ‘10
135 – Kerek Hansen, 3rd Place ‘10
215 – Tim Thornau, 6th Place ‘10
285 – Ruben Martinez, 3rd Place ‘10
285 – Mike Boyd, 5th Place ‘10
103 – David Tovar, 2nd Place ‘09
119 – Kody Hansen, 2nd Place ‘09
103 – Ryan Irwin, 6th Place ‘08
112 – Kody Hansen, 2nd Place ‘08
112 – Kesler Thueson, 3rd Place ‘08
125 – Justin Goff, 4th Place ‘08
135 – Kaden Thueson, STATE CHAMPION ‘08
152 – RJ Colo, 4th Place ‘08
171 – Miles Hunsinger, 4th Place ‘08
215 – Kip Ramos, 2nd Place ‘08
103 – Kody Hansen, 5th Place ‘07
130 – Kaden Thueson, STATE CHAMPION ‘07
130 – Steve Meland, 6th Place ‘07
152 – RJ Colo, 3rd Place ‘07
215 – Kip Ramos, 2nd Place ‘07
285 – Torrey Roberts, STATE CHAMPION ‘07
103 – Justin Goff, 4th Place ‘06
215 – Kevin Lester, STATE CHAMPION ‘06
103 – Andrew Crane, 5th Place ‘05
112 – Kaden Thueson, 4th Place ‘05
112 – Steve Meland, 5th Place ‘05
130 – Kyle Dennis, 4th Place ‘05
140 – Tim Mathson, 3rd Place ‘05
160 – Rick Irwin, 3rd Place ‘05
171 – Bronson Babcock, 6th Place ‘05
189 – Kevin Lester, 4th Place ‘05
215 – Fernando Pedraza, 4th Place ‘05
130 – Kyle Dennis, 5th Place ‘04
135 – Tim Mathson, 3rd Place ‘04
145 – Rick Irwin, 5th Place ‘04
215 – Fernando Pedraza, 6th Place ‘04
119 – Kyle Dennis, 5th Place ‘03
130 – Tim Mathson, 2nd Place ‘03
130 – Rick Irwin, 4th Place ‘03
189 – Fernando Pedraza, 5th Place ‘03
112 – Lee Valdez, 4th Place ‘02
130 – Rick Irwin, 2nd Place ‘02
215 – Chris Ruiz, 3rd Place ‘02
275 – Scott Holbrook, STATE CHAMPION ‘02
275 – Mike Luna, 2nd Place ’02
112 – Lee Valdez, 5th Place ‘01
145 – Matt Overall, 2nd Place ‘01
189 – Ric Butterfield, 5th Place ‘01
215 – Chris Ruiz, 4th Place ‘01
145 – Emanuel Dina, 5th Place ‘98
152 – Wayne Mortensen, 6th Place ‘98
140 – Joe Morriss, 6th Place ‘97
275 – Brent Daniel, 4th Place ‘97
119 – Roy Perales, 6th Place ‘96
189 – Justin Eilers, 5th Place ‘96
119 – Roy Perales, 6th Place ‘95
135 – Eric Rogers, STATE CHAMPION ‘95
189 – Travis Caywood, 3rd Place ‘95
112 – Eric Rogers, 2nd Place ‘94
125 – Pat Simpson, STATE CHAMPION ‘94
135 – Corey Caywood, 2nd Place ‘94
171 – Travis Caywood, 2nd Place ‘94
125 – Corey Caywood, 2nd Place ‘93
125 – Adam Chandler, 3rd Place ‘93
130 – Phil Simpson, 3rd Place ‘93
140 – Aaron Chandler, 2nd Place ‘93
152 – Eric Caywood, 6th Place ‘93
160 – Travis Caywood, 5th Place ‘93
119 – Carey Caywood, 5th Place ‘92
125 – Adam Chandler, 6th Place ‘92
130 – Aaron Chandler, 4th Place ‘92
160 – Jerem Schuster, 4th Place ‘92
112 – Corey Caywood, 6th Place ‘91
125 – Aaron Chandler, 3rd Place ‘91
152 – Tom Shiery, 6th Place ‘91
160 – Travis Rockwood, STATE CHAMPION ‘91
119 – Pat Bosworth, 4th Place ‘90
145 – Justin Barker, 6th Place ‘90
152 – Jeff Miller, 2nd Place ‘90
160 – Travis Rockwood, STATE CHAMPION ‘90
135 – Jeff Reding, 2nd Place ‘89
145 – Brice Chandler, 2nd Place ‘89
160 – Jonny Dobbs, 2nd Place ‘89
275 – Jack Mervin, 4th Place ‘89
112 – Pat McDaniel, STATE CHAMPION ‘88
125 – Kip Lane, STATE CHAMPION ‘88
130 – Phil Chandler, 2nd Place ‘88
140 – Dan Dickinson, 2nd Place ‘88
152 – John Shields, 4th Place ‘88
171 – Lance Schaffer, 3rd Place ‘88
189 – Dean Hastriter, STATE CHAMPION ‘88
98 – Pat McDaniel, STATE CHAMPION ‘87
126 – Kip Lane, 4th Place ‘87
167 – Steve Laub, 2nd Place ‘87
185 – Dean Hastriter, 2nd Place ‘87
119 – Kip Lane, 4th Place ‘86
132 – Gary Salazar, 2nd Place ‘86
132 – Chris Salazar, 3rd Place ‘86
155 – Brian Laub, 2nd Place ’86
185 – Dean Hastriter, 2nd Place ’86
145 – Shawn Roberts, STATE CHAMPION ‘85
98 – Chris Yoshida, 3rd Place ‘84
132 – Pete Evans, 3rd Place ‘84
155 – K.C. Lane, STATE CHAMPION ‘84
167 – Preston Keith, 3rd Place ’84
105 – Dan Kirk, STATE CHAMPION ‘83
112 – Sid Naito, 4th Place ’83
112 – Rick Irwin, 2nd Place ‘83
126 – Rubin Garcia, 3rd Place ‘83
145 – K.C. Lane, STATE CHAMPION ‘83
155 – Preston Keith, 4th Place ’83
98 – Rick Irwin, STATE CHAMPION ‘82
98 – Dan Kirk, 2nd Place ’82
119 – Jeff Agenbroad, 4th Place ‘82
126 – David Hebison, 2nd Place ‘82
132 – K.C. Lane, 4th Place ‘82
185 – Terry Pollock, 3rd Place ‘82
119 – David Hebison, 2nd Place ’81
119 – K.C. Lane, 4th Place ’81
145 – Eddy Middleton, 3rd Place ’81
185 – Dan Hall, 2nd Place ’81
105 – David Hebison, 4th Place ‘80
112 – Lane Westfall, 3rd Place ‘80
119 – Gary Nelson, 4th Place ’80
126 – Kerry Hansen, 4th Place ’80
138 – Lamond Thueson, STATE CHAMPION’80
145 – Eddy Middleton, 4th Place ‘80
155 – Garth Christensen, 4th Place ‘80
167 – Brent Hall, 2nd Place ‘80
185 – Michael McMichael, 3rd Place ‘80
HWT – Harvey Pollock, 2nd Place ‘80
98 – David Hebison, 3rd Place ‘79
105 – Lane Westfall, 2nd Place ’79
119 – Nick Wakefield, 4th Place ’79
138 – Lamond Thueson, 3rd Place ’79
155 – Lance Thueson, 4th Place ‘79
185 – Jeff Needs, STATE CHAMPION ‘79
98 – Dan Ensley, State Champion ‘78
126 – Stan Ware, 2nd Place ‘78
167 – Tim Vandeventer, STATE CHAMPION ‘78
HWT – Randy Tilley, STATE CHAMPION ‘78
98 – Dan Ensley, 4th Place ‘77
126 – Rosendo Longoria, STATE CHAMPION ‘77
HWT – Larry Cronin, 4th Place ‘77
98 – Stan Ware, 2nd Place ‘76
105 – Curt Bradburn, 4th Place ‘76
155 – Mike Shannon, 4th Place ’76
185 – Lynn Hall, 3rd Place ‘76
108 – Dave Crespin, STATE CHAMPION ‘75
129 – Dale Bradburn, STATE CHAMPION ‘74
135 – Brad Allred, 4th Place ‘74
HWT – Dave Amsden, STATE CHAMPION ‘74
141 – Rick DeChambeau, STATE CHAMPION ‘73
188 – Monty Hall, 4th Place ’73
HWT – Don Winters, 2nd Place ’73
141 – Albert Cariego, 3rd Place ‘72
170 – Rory Needs, STATE CHAMPION ‘72
HWT – Don Winters, 4th State ‘72
155 – Roy Needs, 3rd Place ‘71
TEAM FINISHES AT STATE (TOP 4)
2025 – 4th Place (6A)
2024 – 3rd Place (5A)
2023 – 3rd Place (5A)
2022 – 2nd Place (4A)
2021 – 2nd Place (4A)
2011 – 4th Place (4A)
2010 – 4th Place (4A)
2008 – 4th Place (4A)
2005 – 2nd Place (4A)
1993 – State Champions (A-1)
1988 – State Champions (A-1)
1984 – 3rd Place (A-1)
1983 – 3rd Place (A-1)
1982 – 3rd Place (A-1)
1981 – 4th Place (A-1)
1980 – State Champions (A-1)
1979 – State Champions (A-1)
1978 – 2nd Place (A-1)
1974 – 4th Place (Class A)
1973 – 4th Place (Class A)
1972 – 2nd Place, tied w/Skyline (Class A)
IDAHO STATE PLACERS (GIRL’S DIV.)
159 – Shekinah Talamantez, State Champion ‘20
159 – Christina Padilla, 3rd Place ‘21
159 – Serena Luna-Gonzalez, 6th Place ‘21
235 – Cassi Becker, 2nd Place ‘21
FARGO ALL-AMERICANS
Dedrick Navarro ’21, ’22 (2x FS)
Kevin Lester ’04 (GR)
USAW FOLKSTYLE ALL-AMERICANS
Carson Exferd ‘24
Dedrick Navarro (16U) ’21, ‘22
COLLEGIATE LEVEL ALL-AMERICANS
Mikel Perales (Menlo College), 2018 (NAIA)
NATIONAL WRESTLING HALL OF FAME (Idaho Chapter)
Rollie Lane (Coach)
Wally Lester (Coach)
Luke Crockett (Coach)
Joe Lammers (Coach)
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