Chadron State College Athletics

Mikelson teamed with Ralph Gill to give the Eagles two big, strong and capable defensive linemen in the mid-1970s. He was a three-year starter at tackle, although he missed much of his junior year with a shoulder injury that required surgery. He earned all-district and honorable mention All-American honors as a senior in 1977. He led the team in tackles in 1975 and ’77 with 104 and 101, respectively.
Mikelson also threw the shot as a junior and senior. While he never beat teammate Monty Reher, he often placed close to him. He was second or third at 10 meets his senior season. He lives near his hometown of Julesburg, Colo., and works for the Deuel County Roads Department at Chappell.