Jack Johnson

Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Niceville, Fla.
High School:
Niceville
Weight Class:
165
Squadron:
18 / Nightriders

2020-21 | Junior: Did not compete

2019-20 | Sophomore: Named to the Academic All-Big 12 First Team…Posted a 7-9 overall record over five tournaments…Placed runner-up at the Western Colorado Open at 165 lbs.…Five wins came via pin, the fastest in 2:07…Also recorded a tech fall...Named to the Supt's list.

2018-19 | Freshman: Tallied a 3-4 record, including two wins via fall…One of his pins came in just 54 seconds.

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four year letterwinner at Niceville High School under coaches Travis Laxton and Morrie Geselter…Qualified for the state championships three times, while winning a state title in 2017…Was named the North West Florida Officials Association 2017 Wrestler of the Year…Owns his school’s record for career wins…Earned the All-Class Wrestling Scholarship…Also lettered four seasons in track and cross country…Was a two-time team captain in cross country, and a three-time state qualifier…Medaled at states three times in track, and qualified for state in six events…Was a National Honor Society member, was named to the honor roll all four years, and graduated Summa Cum Laude.

PERSONAL: Member of cadet squadron 18 where he is the Honor and Safety NCO…Son of Dustin Johnson and Sirese Hetrick…Has one sister, Hattie…Majoring in philosophy with minors in religious studies and German...Plans on going to pilot training and grad school following graduation…Lists his greatest moment in sports as when he won a state title his junior year…Credits his father as having the greatest influence on his sports career…Hobbies include playing guitar, listening to music, reading philosophy, and playing cards…Chose the Academy because “I wanted a place with structure and a legacy of honor and success.”