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Lightell, Nick [2027]

Nick Lightell

Weight Class:
156 lbs.
Cadet Squadron:
37 Skyraiders
Class:
Junior
Height:
5-10
Hometown:
Long Beach, Calif.
High School:
Cerritos HS

2026 HIGHLIGHTS

Wing Open Finalist | 147 Pounds

PERSONAL: Member of Cadet Squadron 37…full name is Nickolas Joseph Lightell…goes by Nick…son of Kevin Lightell Sr. and Veronica Amescua…has three older sisters, including one who is enlisted in the Navy…also has two brothers (one older, one younger)…majoring in management…future plans include becoming a pilot…currently serving as the standardization and evaluations NCO…traveled to Holloman AFB, N.M., over the summer for Operation Air Force…earned an incentive ride in an F-16 while on Ops…also served as the senior enlisted leader for the support group…attended the Academy’s Prep School…hobbies include snowboarding…graduated from Cerritos High School.

Samantha Villa competes in the 2026 Wing Open.

Three Falcons Claim Victories at Army West Point

Friday, November 06

Russell Klug competes in the 2026 Wing Open

Hayden Boone, Russell Klug Claim Wins in Detroit

Friday, October 30

Mikayla Gangadeen competes in the 2026 Wing Open Championships.

Air Force Has Strong Outing in Columbus

Saturday, October 24

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Falcons Post 7-3 Record at Bearcat Brawl

Saturday, October 17

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Monday, October 19

Samantha Villa competes in the 2026 Wing Open.

Three Falcons Claim Victories at Army West Point

Friday, November 06

Russell Klug competes in the 2026 Wing Open

Hayden Boone, Russell Klug Claim Wins in Detroit

Friday, October 30

Mikayla Gangadeen competes in the 2026 Wing Open Championships.

Air Force Has Strong Outing in Columbus

Saturday, October 24

Taylor_WIngOpen25

Falcons Post 7-3 Record at Bearcat Brawl

Saturday, October 17

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