(New Carlisle, IN) - An area wrestler has won top honors in the Northern Indiana Conference.  New Prairie's Hunter Whitenack has been named NIC Conference MVP, along with his first team “All Conference” honor.

The 285 pound junior is ranked sixth in the state.  He led the Cougars to a second place NIC finish, behind Penn, in the regular season.  

New Prairie looks to continue their success in the La Porte sectional, which is happening today.