March 18, 1977 - Northwestern’s Chris Wentz and Dan Blose both win their opening round and quarterfinal matches to advance to the state wrestling semifinals. Wentz, at 112 pounds, registers a pin over Larry White of Mount Union in 1:10 of their first round matchup before rolling to a 14-0 decision over York Catholic’s Perry Whare in the quarters. Blose, at 185, edges Neil McGlynn of Hanover 6-5 in the opening round and then decisions Wayne Witmer of Dover 6-2 in the quarters. Another Tiger grappler, Bryan Billig, wins his opening match at 119 pounds before falling in the quarters.