Nikkola to step down as AD

REARDAN — The school board announced the resignation of athletic director Eric Nikkola at its meeting Feb. 21.

His resignation will be effective June 13.

Nikkola was the head football coach here from 2004-2021 and spent 14 years as an assistant coach before that.

For his day job, he teaches physical education.

He has spent this school year as full-time athletic director and physical education instructor. Matt Clouse finished his first season as head football coach in the fall.

Applications are being accepted to fill the soon-to-be vacant athletic director position.