Brett Corsentino 167 lbs |
A graduate of John Mall High school, Corsentino placed sixth at the 1982 NAIA championships.
Art Willden 158, 167 lbs |
Willden was a two time NAIA All American for the Skyhawks earning sixth place finishes in both 1984 & 1986.
Robert Overturf 134 lbs |
Bruce Wilson 150 lbs |
Mike Young 150 lbs |
Young was a two time NAIA All American for the Skyhawks placing fifth in 1970 and third in 1971.
Jim Etzler HWT |
Etzler is a very unique story in the sport of wrestling. He originally went to the University of Utah to play football but after two years of not getting much playing time as a Ute, he transferred to Fort Lewis. Continuing his football career, he decided that he would wrestle his final two years as well. Despite being two years removed from the mat, you would never know it. It won two RMAC titles and had two back to back third place finishes at the 1982 & 1983 NCAA Division II championships. His over all record in two seasons was 61-3.
Mike Panburn 126 lbs |
Blaine Walters 142 lbs |
A native of Durango High School where he won a state championship, Blaine Walters had an extremely successful career for the dark blue, light blue & gold. Going 97-36, he earned NCAA Division II All American honors on three occasions. He took third in 1990, fourth in 1991 & second in 1992. Unfortunately Walters passed away in 1996.
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