By Al Fontes, NWHOF Writer

For more than five decades, the wrestling program at North Idaho College has stood among the most accomplished dynasties in junior college athletics. Since its inception in 1969, the Cardinals have built a national identity defined by toughness, consistency, and championship production. Few programs in NJCAA history can match the depth, longevity, and sustained excellence that NIC wrestling has maintained across generations.

North Idaho College owns 14 NJCAA national team championships, 34 top-three national finishes, and 38 top-five finishes—an unmatched résumé reflecting one of the sport’s most enduring standards of success. The program has produced an NJCAA-record 253 All-Americans, 56 individual national champions, 65 two-time All-Americans, 7 two-time national champions, and 6 Outstanding Wrestler award winners. Across more than half a century, NIC has not simply competed at the highest level of junior college wrestling—it has helped define it.

A Dynasty Built Across Generations

From foundational leadership under coaches such as Bill Pecha, Les Hogan, John Owen, and Pat Whitcomb, the Cardinals evolved into a national powerhouse known for producing champions and advancing athletes into NCAA programs and international competition. Under Owen and Whitcomb, in particular, NIC became synonymous with sustained dominance, capturing multiple national titles across the 1980s, 1990s, and early 2000s.

The program’s most dominant era came in the mid-1980s through the early 1990s, when NIC established itself as the premier force in junior college wrestling. The Cardinals captured four consecutive NJCAA national championships from 1985 through 1988—one of the rarest accomplishments in the sport.

The 1986 and 1987 teams each produced four individual national champions, while the program-record mark of eight All-Americans was achieved in 1987, 1990, 2001, and 2003—benchmark seasons that underscored sustained excellence rather than isolated success.

That era was defined by legendary competitors who carried the program’s identity on the mat. Pat Whitcomb became a back-to-back national champion in 1986 and 1987, earning Outstanding Wrestler honors in 1987. Ken Rucker added consecutive national titles in 1985 and 1986, helping establish the dynasty’s foundation. Multiple-time champions including Mark Echevarria, Frank Velazquez, Jason Moaney, and Mark Janke extended that standard through the 1990s and beyond.

Sustained Excellence Into the Modern Era

Even as eras changed, NIC’s competitive identity did not.

Jamelle Jones earned Outstanding Wrestler honors in 2011, followed by VJ Guilio in 2014, reinforcing that Cardinal success remained intact well into the modern era. National champions such as Sal Silva and Brant Porter continued to uphold the program’s championship expectations.

One of the most unique achievements of the modern period belongs to Cohle Feliciano, a three-time NJCAA All-American from 2020 through 2022 during the COVID eligibility extension era—symbolizing both resilience and continuity during an unprecedented time in collegiate athletics.

Since 1972, NIC has produced All-Americans in every season except one (1979), and has recorded top-10 national finishes in 37 separate years. That level of consistency places the Cardinals among the most stable and successful programs in NJCAA history.

A Tradition of Development and Identity

Beyond championships, NIC’s legacy is defined by development—athletes advancing into NCAA programs, coaching careers, and international competition. From early standouts such as Ray King, Steve Gannon, and Gary Germundson to modern contributors like Elijah Cater, Ledger Petracek, and Brant Porter, the program’s identity has remained remarkably consistent across generations.

Historically, North Idaho College belongs in the top tier of NJCAA wrestling programs alongside Iowa Central Community College, Clackamas Community College, Western Wyoming Community College, and the former powerhouse Lassen College (California). While each program has defined different eras, NIC’s combination of longevity, peak performance, and generational continuity places it among the greatest junior college wrestling programs ever assembled.

A Program at a Turning Point

By the fall of 2022, however, the program reached a moment of uncertainty.

Following unforeseen circumstances in leadership, NIC turned inward to stabilize its future—calling upon one of its own to restore direction and identity. Former All-American and national champion team member Derrick Booth was named interim head coach in October 2022 before being elevated to permanent head coach in March 2023.

For Booth, the opportunity was not simply professional—it was personal. A native of Post Falls, Idaho, he was shaped by the region’s wrestling culture from an early age. A two-time Idaho state placer at Post Falls High School, Booth went on to compete for NIC, helping the Cardinals capture the 2013 NJCAA National Championship before earning All-American honors in 2014.

He continued his collegiate career at Coker University before transitioning into coaching stops at Darlington High School, Central Valley High School, and Ellsworth Community College. At Ellsworth, he played a key role in elevating the program from 25th to 10th nationally while helping develop multiple All-Americans.

When NIC needed leadership, Booth returned immediately—this time to protect the program that helped shape him.

Immediate Stabilization and Competitive Return

Despite taking over mid-transition, Booth quickly stabilized the roster and reestablished competitive expectations. In the 2022–23 season, NIC finished fifth at the NJCAA National Championships, produced four All-Americans, crowned national champion Brant Porter, and defeated defending national champion Clackamas Community College twice during the season—an immediate signal that the Cardinals were reemerging as a national force.

From there, Booth focused on rebuilding culture from the inside out: accountability, daily standards, and reconnecting the program with its deep alumni base. Recruiting pipelines across Idaho and the Pacific Northwest were strengthened, restoring regional identity as a core advantage.

He also assembled a staff rooted in program heritage, bringing in former NIC wrestlers Cooper Thomas and Bryce Parson to reinforce continuity and tradition. Thomas later became a permanent assistant coach following the program’s strong first-year turnaround.

Booth’s philosophy is best summarized in his own words:

“We strive toward academic achievement, athletic excellence and community engagement by our coaches, athletes and support staff. We provide lifelong learning tools and accountability to be successful at NIC and beyond. By upholding the standard set by the coaches and athletes before us, we look to build life champions through our daily actions and habits.”

Rising Results on the Mat

The results have steadily followed.

Since 2022, NIC has produced multiple All-Americans each season, including six in 2024 and six in 2026. Wrestlers such as Brant Porter, Ledger Petracek, Elijah Cater, Porter Craig, Conan Northwind, Parker Ballantyne, and Colton Theobald have extended the program’s national footprint.

The 2026 season in particular underscored program-wide depth and balance, producing All-Americans across multiple weight classes:

• Parker Ballantyne (141) – 5th
• Colton Tucker (157) – 6th
• Colton Theobald (165) – 3rd
• Dylan Block (174) – 4th
• Seth Martin (184) – 5th
• Ray Griffin (285) – 6th

This group reflects more than individual achievement—it reflects a complete lineup capable of competing at a national level across the board.

A Modern Foundation for the Future

Beyond competition, Booth has emphasized a broader mission: developing disciplined student-athletes prepared for success in academics, athletics, and life beyond wrestling. That philosophy aligns with NIC’s long-standing tradition of producing not just champions, but leaders.

The program has also taken a significant structural step forward, reaching full NJCAA scholarship allocation for the first time, including tuition, housing, books, and travel—dramatically improving its national recruiting competitiveness.

While NIC continues its pursuit of its first national title since 2013, the trajectory under Booth reflects steady, intentional growth. Alumni engagement has strengthened, recruiting momentum has expanded, and competitive results have stabilized.

Vision for the Future

A national championship program is not built on talent alone—it is built on identity.

At North Idaho College, that identity is rooted in toughness, consistency, accountability, and relentless pursuit of excellence. The long-term vision is clear: compete annually for national championships while developing champions in competition, in the classroom, and in life.

The standard moving forward is not occasional excellence, but sustained expectation.

NIC’s future is centered on six core pillars:

• Consistent excellence
• Elite culture
• Athlete development
• Academic achievement
• Alumni success
• Championship contention

With that foundation in place, North Idaho College wrestling is not simply rebuilding. It is reasserting itself—positioning for a new era of sustained national relevance where championship expectations are not remembered from the past, but lived in the present.

And in that trajectory, the next chapter may ultimately stand alongside the greatest eras in program history.

NIC’s INDIVIDUAL AND TEAM HISTORY AND STATISTICS 

NJCAA OUTSTANDING WRESTLERS [OW] 

• VJ Guilio ‘14
• Jamelle Jones ’11
• Chris Nedens ’03
• Nathan Pascoe ’01
• Pat Whitcomb ’87
• Gary Germundson ‘77

INDIVIDUAL HIGHLIGHTS

• All-Americans [253] *
• Individual National Champions [56]
• 2x Individual National Champions [7] *
• 2x NJCAA All-Americans [65]

TEAM HIGHLIGHTS

• NJCAA National Team Titles [14]*
• NJCAA Top 3 Finishes [34]*
• NJCAA Top 5 Finishes [38]
• Consecutive National Team Titles [4], 1985, ’86, ’87, ‘88
• School Record 8 All-Americans – 1987, ’90, ’01, ‘03
• School Record 4 Individual Champs – 1986, ’87 
• School Record 5 Championship Finalists – 1986, ’87, ’01 

*NJCAA Record

2x NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 

Jason Moaney – 1996, ‘97
Mark Janke – 1996, ‘97
Mark Echevarria – 1992, ‘93
Frank Velazquez – 1991, ‘92
Sam Parker – 1987, ‘90
Pat Whitcomb – 1986, ‘87 [OW]
Ken Rucker – 1985, ‘86

1x NATIONAL CHAMPIONS 

Brant Porter – 2023

Sal Silva – 2021

Dajour Reece – 2016

Taylor Kornoely – 2015 

VJ Guilio – 2014 [OW]

Jamelle Jones – 2011 [OW]

Jesse Neilson – 2011 

Heinrich Barnes – 2007

Kyle Sand – 2007 

Evan Mattingly – 2007 

Josh Edmondson – 2006 

Jake Kallestad – 2006 

Chris Nedens – 2003 [OW]

Keri Stanley – 2003 

Israel Martinez – 2002

Ozzie Saxon – 2002

Nathan Pascoe – 2001 [OW]

Josh Birt – 2001 

Shaun Williams – 1999 

Curtis Owen – 1999 

Josh Clausen – 1997

Matt Paulson – 1995 

Steve Granieri – 1994 

Brett Stubblefield – 1993 

John Sehnert – 1990 

Mike Scott – 1990 

Greg Butteris – 1989

Drew Jackson – 1987

Marty Boday – 1987 

Robby Benjamin – 1986

Torrey McCulley – 1986

Steve Kluver – 1984 

Tom Phelon – 1984 

George Patterson – 1983

Jamie Webber – 1983 

Brent Barnes – 1982 

Darryl Peterson – 1982 

Jeff Powell – 1978 

Gary Germundson – 1977 [OW]

Jim O’Connel – 1975

Ray King – 1974      

Steve Gannon – 1974

3x NJCAA ALL-AMERICAN

Cohle Feliciano, 2020 – ‘22

Note: Feliciano received an extra year due to COVID. 

2x NJCAA ALL-AMERICANS 

Elijah Cater, 2024 – ’25 

Brant Porter, 2022 – ’23 

Ledger Petracek, 2022 – ’23 

Navarro Nanpuya, 2021 – ‘22

Sal Silva, 2020 – ’21

Hunter Gregerson, 2019 – ’20 

Esco Walker, 2018 – ’19 

Levi Perry, 2017 – ’18 

Damian Trujillo, 2016, ‘18

Dajour Reece, 2015 – ’16 

Taylor Kornoely, 2014 – ’15 

VJ Guilio, 2013 – ’14 

Jarrett Morrill, 2012 – ’13 

Ryan Zumwalt, 2012 – ’13 

Caleb Rivera, 2012 – ’13 

Michael Carreon, 2012 – ’13 

Jesse Nielson, 2010 – ‘11

Kyle McCrite, 2010 – ‘11

Celic Bell, 2009 – ’10 

Kameron Jackson, 2009 – ’10           

Heinrich Barnes, 2006 – ‘07

Kyle Sand, 2006 – ’07 

Josh Edmondson, 2005 – ’06 

Cody Nicholson, 2005 – ’06 

Kyle Frawley, 2004 – ’05 

Derek Kipperberg, 2004 – ’05

Blair Alderman, 2003-’04 

Israel Silva, 2003 – ’04 

Justin Pearch, 2003, ’05 

Ozzie Saxon, 2001 – ‘02

Josh Birt, 2001 – ’02 

Keri Stanley, 2002 – ’03 

Stryder Davis, 2001, ’03 

Ryan Stone, 1999 – ‘00

Shaun Williams, 1998 – ’99 

Trevor Prangley, 1997 – ‘98

Jason Moaney, 1996 – ’97 

Mark Janke, 1996 – ’97 

Josh Clausen, 1996 – ’97 

Scott Surplus, 1994 – ’95 

Ray Routh, 1994 – ’95 

Rick Moreno, 1994 – ’95 

Mike Smith, 1993 – ’94 

Mark Echevarria, 1992 –’93 

Brett Stubblefield, 1992 – ’93 

Frank Velazquez, 1991 – ’92 

James Watkins, 1991 – ’92 

John Sehnert, 1989 – ’90 

Greg Butteris, 1988 – ’89 

Scott Filius, 1988 – ‘89

Jim Putman, 1987 – ‘88

Kelly Cole, 1987 – ’88 

Pat Whitcomb, 1986 – ‘87

Ken Rucker, 1985 – ’86 

Torrey McCulley, 1985 – ’86 

Kevin Frame, 1985 – ’86 

George Patterson, 1982 – ’83 

Brent Barnes, 1981 – ’82 

Darryl Peterson, 1981-’82 

Jack Nicholson, 1980, ’82 

Jeff Powell, 1977 – ’78 

Dan Elliot, 1974 – ’75 

Ray King, 1973 – ’74 

Steve Gannon, 1973 – ’74 

Chuck Woolery, 1972 – ’73 

NJCAA ALL-AMERICANS [Year-by-Year]

2026

Colton Theobald – 3^rd Place 

Dylan Block – 4^th Place 

Parker Ballantyne – 5^th Place 

Colton Tucker – 6^th Place 

Seth Martin – 6^th Place

Ray Griffin – 5^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 6^th Place 

2025

Elijah Cater – 3^rd Place 

Samuel Silveria – 3^rd Place 

Ray Griffin – 4^th Place

TEAM FINISH: 8^th Place

2024

Noah Poe-Hatten – 7^th Place 

Porter Craig – 3^rd Place 

Jermiah Zuniga – 8^th Place 

Elijah Cater – 6^th Place 

Conan Northwind – 4^th Place 

Bradley Whitright – 4^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 6^th Place

2023

Brant Porter – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Ben Mitchell – 2^nd Place 
Ledger Petracek – 4^th Place 
Kanai Tapia – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 5^th Place

2022

Brant Porter – 7^th Place 
Alfonso Martinez – 5^th Place
Ledger Petracek – 4^th Place
Navarro Nanpuya – 5^th Place 
Devin Winston – 4^th Place 
Cohle Feliciano – 4^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 7^th Place

2021

Sal Silva – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Brandon Bollinger – 6^th Place 
Weston Presser – 7^th Place 
Navarro Nanpuya – 4^th Place 
Cohle Feliciano – 4^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 6^th Place

2020

Andrew Lucero – 4^th Place 
Sal Silva – 3^rd Place 
Hunter Gregerson – 8^th Place 
Cohle Feliciano – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 9^th Place

2019

Hunter Gregerson – 8^th Place 
Esco Walker – 6^th Place 
Cooper McCullough – 5^th Place 
Connor Sullivan – 4^th Place 
Bryce Parsons – 3^rd Place 

TEAM FINISH: 6^th Place

2018

Esco Walker 7th 
Thomas Stevenson – 6^th Place 
Jacob Swift – 5^th Place 
Levi Perry – 2^nd Place 
Damian Trujillo – 4^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 6^th Place

2017

Levi Perry – 3^rd Place
Trey Meyer – 6^th Place 
Alex Aguilar – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 14^th Place

2016

Dajour Reece – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Damian Trujillo – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 16^th Place

2015

Taylor Kornoely – NATIONAL CHAMPION 

Michael Nguyen – 4th Place 
Bryce Weatherston – 8th Place 
Tyler McLean – 6th Place 
Dajour Reece – 2nd Place 
Jordan Cooks – 5th Place 
Johnathan Dennis – 4th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 4^th Place

2014

VJ Guilio – NATIONAL CHAMPION (OW)

Derrick Booth – 6^th Place 
Taylor Kornoely – 6^th Place  

TEAM FINISH: 6^th Place

2013

Brock Banta – 4^th Place 
Michael Carreon – 5^th Place 
Jarrett Morrill – 3^rd Place 
Jeremy Golding – 5^th Place 
Ryan Zumwalt – 2^nd Place 
Caleb Rivera – 6^th Place 
VJ Giulio – 3^rd Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

2012
Kyle Sweedman – 2^nd Place
Ryan Zumwalt – 3^rd Place 
Michael Carreon – 4^th Place 
Caleb Rivera – 7^th Place 
Jarrett Morrill – 8^th Place  

TEAM FINISH: 6^th Place

2011
Jamelle Jones – NATIONAL CHAMPION (OW)
Jesse Neilson – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Jeremy Bommarito – 2^nd Place 
Kyle McCrite – 6^th Place 
Jake Mason – 7^th Place  

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

2010
Celic Bell – 2^nd Place 
Kameron Jackson – 2^nd Place 
Roger McCovey – 2^nd Place 
Kyle McCrite – 3^rd Place 
Jesse Nielson – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 3^rd Place

2009
Celic Bell – 3^rd Place 
Kameron Jackson – 3^rd Place 
Tim McGoldrick – 4^th Place 
Rudi Burtschi – 4^th Place
Spenser Sharp – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

2008

Dino May – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 15^th Place

2007
Heinrich Barnes – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Kyle Sand – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Evan Mattingly – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Rob Shaw – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 3^rd Place

2006
Josh Edmondson – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Jake Kallestad – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Cody Nicholson – 3^rd Place 
Kyle Sand – 4^th Place 
Henrich Barnes – 5^th Place 
Josh Erickson – 6^th Place 
Tyson Hurst – 6^th Place 
Coby Jones – 8^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

2005
Justin Pearch – 2^nd Place
Josh Edmondson – 3^rd Place
Kyle Frawley – 4^th Place 
Jeff Hedges – 5^th Place
Cody Nicholson – 6^th Place 
Derek Kipperberg – 6^TH Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

2004
Israel Silva – 2^nd Place
Burke Barnes – 3^rd Place
Derek Kipperberg – 3^rd Place
Kyle Frawley – 4^th Place 
Blair Alderman – 4^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 4^th Place

2003
Chris Nedens – NATIONAL CHAMPION (OW)
Keri Stanley – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
John Zamora – 2^nd Place
Israel Silva – 3^rd Place
Stryder Davis – 3^rd Place
Tyson Springer – 4^th Place
Justin Pearch – 5^th Place
Blair Alderman – 5^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

2002
Israel Martinez – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Ozzie Saxon – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Keri Stanley – 2^nd Place
Josh Birt – 2^nd Place
Chadd Charbonneau – 3^rd Place
Mike Bundy – 5^th Place

TEAM FINISH: 3^rd Place

2001
Nathan Pascoe – NATIONAL CHAMPION (OW)
Josh Birt – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Ozzie Saxon – 2^nd Place
Stryder Davis – 2^nd Place 
Alain Djoumessi – 2^nd Place
Travis Leirmann – 3^rd Place
Mike Whithead – 4^th Place
Rayvil Mukaidyev – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

2000
David Sandberg – 2^nd Place
Ry Stone – 3^rd Place
Andy Roberts – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 8^th Place

1999
Shaun Williams – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Curtis Owen – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Ry Stone – 2^nd Place
Troy Sabot – 8^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

1998
Shaun Williams – 2^nd Place 
Trevor Prangley – 2^nd Place 
Brandon Springer – 2^nd Place
Justin Springer – 5^th Place 
Nate Laslovich – 7^th Place 
Jason McClanahan – 8^th Place 
Roger Neff – 8^th Place

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1997
Josh Clausen – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Jason Moaney – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Mark Janke – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Jessie Schaeffer – 2^nd Place 
Aaron McArthur – 4^th Place 
Ben Shane – 4^th Place 
Josh Morton – 6^th Place 
Trevor Prangley – 8^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

1996
Jason Moaney – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Mark Janke – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Orlando Jordan – 2^nd Place 
Dan Vega – 2^nd Place 
Josh Clausen – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

1995
Matt Paulson – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Scott Surplus – 2^nd Place 
Ray Routh – 2^nd Place 
Rick Moreno – 7^th Place  

TEAM FINISH: 3^rd Place

1994

Steve Granieri – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Jason Denton – 3^rd Place 
Mike Smith – 4^th Place 
Ray Routh – 4^th Place 
Scott Surplus – 5^th Place 
Rick Moreno – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 3^rd Place

1993
Mark Echevarria – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Brett Stubblefield – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Jeremy Pascoe – 2^nd Place 
Jon Parson – 2^nd Place 
Shane Cass – 5^th Place 
Mike Smith – 5^th Place 
Erik McDowell – 8^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1992
Frank Velazquez – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Mark Echevarria – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Brett Stubblefield – 2^nd Place 
Edwid Allen – 2^nd Place 
James Watkins – 4^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

1991
Frank Velazquez – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Dan Schumacher – 2^nd Place 
Brady Harrison – 3^rd Place 
Mike Hill – 6^th Place 
Shawn Fossen – 6^th Place 
James Watkins – 7^th Place 
Tom Breeze – 8^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

1990
John Sehnert – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Mike Scott – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Sam Parker – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Alfonso Lawes – 2^nd Place 
Pat Edilblute – 3^rd Place 
Ernie Molina – 4^th Place 
Todd Goodwin – 4^th Place 
Jamie Kamberling – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1989
Greg Butteris – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Scott Filius – 2^nd Place 
Robby Benjamin – 3^rd Place 
John Sehnert – 3^rd Place  

TEAM FINISH: 3^rd Place

1988
Bob Codden – 2^nd Place 
Jim Putman – 2^nd Place 
Scott Filius – 3^rd Place 
Greg Buttrtis – 4^th Place
Gordi Lacroix – 4^th Place 
Kelly Cole – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1987
Drew Jackson – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Marty Boday – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Pat Whitcomb – NATIONAL CHAMPION (OW)
Sam Parker – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Brett Racicot – 2^nd Place 
Jim Putman – 4^th Place 
Phil McLean – 5^th Place 
Kelly Cole – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1986
Ken Rucker – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Pat Whitcomb – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Robby Benjamin – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Torrey McCulley – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Kevin Frame – 2^nd Place 
Ben Codden – 3^rd Place 
Steve Meuer – 8^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1985
Ken Rucker – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Bryce Hall – 2^nd Place 
Wayne Sharp – 2^nd Place 
John Fredrickson – 3^rd Place 
Kevin Frame – 4^th Place 
Jeff Semrad – 5^th Place 
Torrey McCulley – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1984
Steve Kluver – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Tom Phelon – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Randy Talvi – 2^nd Place 
Dave Singletary – 3^rd Place 
Mark McKenna – 5^th Place 
Roy Oeser – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

1983
George Patterson – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Jamie Webber – NATIONAL CHAMPION 

TEAM FINISH: 3^rd Place

1982
Brent Barnes – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Darryl Peterson – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
George Patterson – 3^rd Place 
Tom Harris – 3^rd Place 
Tod Gaston – 6^th Place 
Jack Nicholson – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1981
Mejoe Hernadez – 3^rd Place 
Darryl Peterson – 3^rd Place 
Bob Seigwarth – 4^th Place 
Brent Barnes – 4^th Place 
Rusty Dailey – 7^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 3^rd Place

1980
Jack Nicholson – 2^nd Place 

TEAM FINISH: 11^th Place

1979 – NO ALL-AMERICANS 

TEAM FINISH: 20^th Place

1978
Jeff Powell – NATIONAL CHAMPION 
Ed Snook – 2^nd Place 
Mort Curtiss – 3^rd Place 
Ryan Kelly – 5^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1977
Gary Germundson – NATIONAL CHAMPION (OW)
Don Owen – 3^rd Place
Jeff Powell – 3^rd Place 
George King – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

1976
Paul Hamilton – 4^th Place 
Ken Foss – 5^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 4^th Place 

1975
Jim O’Connel – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Lynn Taylor – 2^nd Place 
Dan Elliot – 4^th Place 
Terry Durland – 5^th Place 
Mike Reed – 5^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1974
Ray King – NATIONAL CHAMPION      
Steve Gannon – NATIONAL CHAMPION
Dan Elliot – 5^th Place 
Mike Macaluso – 5^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: NATIONAL CHAMPIONS

1973
Steve Gannon – 3^rd Place
Chuck Woolery – 4^th Place
Bob Nearing – 6^th Place 
Ray King – 6^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 2^nd Place

1972
Chuck Woolery – 2^nd Place 
Jim Hendricks – 2^nd Place 
Gary Richardson – 4^th Place 

TEAM FINISH: 5^th Place

FORMER HEAD COACHES

• Mike Sebally (2019-’22)
• Pat Whitcomb (1998-’19): 4 National Team Titles
• John Owen (1977-’97): 8 National Team Titles
• Les Hogan (1970-’77): 2 National Team Titles
• Bill Pecha (1969-’70)

Photo images courtesy of North Idaho College Athletics.

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