Nick Wilson

Nicholas (Nick) Wilson (born 6 August 1990) is a New Zealand field hockey striker player. He currently plays for New Zealand's Hockey National Team, the Black Stick men's team. He attended Palmerston North Intermediate Normal School and then on to Palmerston North Boys' High School, where he represented their first eleven team from 2005 to 2007. He made his first appearance for 'The Black Sticks' against Korea in New Zealand on November 2007 at the age of 17. He scored his first goal against the number one (at the time) Australian team at Sydney Olympic Park. Known for his attacking style of play, he is touted as one of New Zealand's next field hockey stars.

In 2010, Wilson became the first New Zealander to be nominated for the International Hockey Federation's (FIH) Young Player of the Year award. He was also named in the FIH All Stars team of players who "lit up the hockey world over the past year".

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Nick Wilson (American football)

Nick Wilson is an American football running back for the Arizona Wildcats.

Early years

Wilson attended Central High School in Fresno, California. As a senior he was the Tri-River Athletic Conference Offensive Player of the Year after rushing for 1,119 yards on 126 carries. As a junior in 2012 he rushed for a school record 1,627 yards. Wilson was a four-star recruit by Rivals.com. In March 2013, he committed to the University of Arizona to play college football.

College career

In Wilson's first career college game he rushed for 104 yards on seven carries with a touchdown. Against Utah, Wilson rushed for 218 yards with three touchdowns on 20 carries.

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