Bluffton High School Senior Erik Nygaard signed a letter of intent to run track and field, as well as cross country at the University of Charleston, West Virginia. Erik is the son of Jamie and Christian Nygaard.

Erik is a three-time state qualifier in Cross Country, and finished 4th this past season at the Division III State Cross Country meet. Erik was a member of the 2021 4x800 relay team that finished 8th at the State Track meet. Erik was also a member of the 2022 4x800 relay team that finished 3rd at the State Track Meet. Erik is also Bluffton’s school record holder in the 3200m run with a time of 9:48.23.

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Front Row (left to right) Christian Nygaard (father), Erik Nygaard, Jamie Nygaard (mother)

Back Row (left to right) William Theisen (cross country coach) and Jason Diller (track coach)