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Athlete of the Week: Gunner Nielsen

 
 
Gunner Nielsen

Class: Junior

Hometown: Olympia, Wash.

High School: North Thurston

2019-2020: Made the starting five in all four events for the Lutes. Ended the season with a 74.5 scoring average. Had a season best third place finish at the UPS Invite with rounds of 72 and 70.

2018-2019: Appeared in one event for the Lutes. Avearged a 76 over two rounds, shooting a season-best round of 74. 

High School: Was a four-year letterwinner as a member of the Rams' golf team, serving as captain for four seasons. Was the Rotary Dick Nichols Scholar Athlete Award Winner and a state qualifier as a senior. As a junior was the South Sound Conference champion and a state qualifier. Was a district qualifier as a freshman and sophomore. 

Personal: Is the son of Thor and Jenise. Has two siblings: Tanner and Hunter. Involved with Unified sports and North Thurston Rams Youth Basketball Camp. Hobbies include hiking and running. 

Major: Business

Favorite Team: Seattle Seahawks

Favorite Athlete: Russell Wilson

Favorite Music: Country