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Donny
Nordhues |
Known somewhat as
the “leader of the pack” when he was in 7th greade, Donny
volunteered along with Kenny and Kevin Nordhues to serve as the student
managers of the Greeley team. Making every practice, Donny was a faithful
supporter. Being a lightweight (75 lbs.), he sometimes moved up a weight
class just so he could compete. In so doing he ended up wrestling his
cousin, Kenny, in the finals of a tournament in Overton. Good reason for
them to have been at different weights at state their senior year resulting
in two 4x state champs following Herb Reese (‘44-’47) and
Fred Brown (‘47-’50) Charter Hall Members. Graduating from
Greeley in 1995, Donny is presently attending UNK, (planning to graduate
in 2000) where he wrestled the first two years. Due to health problems
he was advised by his doctor to discontinue competition. Not wanting to
dis-associate with the sport he loves so much he took the job of Junior
High Coach and Varsity Assistant Coach in Minden. Head Coach Ed Rowse
says it is “great to be around him and see his energy and great
communication skills with young men.” On his way to becoming the
3rd 4x State Champ, Donny holds the career record at his high school at
125-3 which breaks down to 28-0,29-1,28-2,40-0. He holds the Class D record
for most pins with 40 and was named Class D Wrestler of the Year in ‘95.
In ‘96 he received the Great Moments of HIgh School Sports Award
from the Nebraska Sports Hall of Fame and in ‘95 he was given the
Maine Exchange Sportsmanship Award while a member of the Nebraska team.
A truly remarkable young man, he has not let his health become an obstacle
in his life. Former coach, Ed Rowse, remarks “he is an awesome person
who looks at life positively and makes the most of it. He has accomplished
a great deal in wrestling but, as a person, he is worth more than all
the medals or brackets he accumulated during his career.” Counting
the winning of his fourth state title as his biggest thrill, Donny is
being introduced by the man in the coach’s chair at that match,
Brian Laux.
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