Nicacio Brings Wrestling To New Levels - By Donovan Quintana
The Richland Bomber wrestling team is led by head coach John Nicacio. John comes from a very deep wrestling background. He and all of his brothers wrestled right here for the Richland Bombers as well. They all had success in their high school season, but John came as close to 3rd place at state, just one match away from making the finals and having a chance at being a WIAA wrestling state champion. He is currently a successful physical therapist and the head coach of the Bombers' wrestling team. Photo: Boo Leavitt I had a chance to interview Coach Nicacio, and I asked him just one simple question, “Do you feel any pressure going for your third-in-a-row coach of the year award?” His response was great. He replied, “I like pressure. I’ve always been one to invite and throw myself into tough situations. I don't necessarily think it is any more pressure; it is actually less pressure to me than where I was four years ago rebuilding this team and program and installing a 'winnin