Sunnyside's Nick Gallick, wrestling in the 127lb weight class, wraps up Rincon's Jesus Gallardo during a brief match won when Gallick pinned Gallardo, during 4A wrestling regionals, held at Pueblo High School, Feb. 5, 2005.

 Chris Richards / Arizona Daily Star

In his final three seasons as a Sunnyside High School wrestler, Nick Gallick won 116 consecutive matches and three state championships. His single-season totals were 31-0, 41-0 and 44-0. That’s the gold standard for the greatest wrestling program in Arizona history.

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