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On This Date: (March 5, 1977)

March 5, 1977 - Northwestern crowns three champions and also wins the team title at the District 11 Class 2A wrestling tournament. Chris Wentz captures the 115-pound weight class, earning a quick pin in the finals. Wentz decks Salisbury’s Perry Saraceno in just 1:10. The Tigers’ Dan Blose also registers a fall in the 188-pound finals, getting a pin in 2:39 over Mark Moats of Catasauqua. Brian Billig accounts for the third NW title, posting a 12-9 decision in the 122-pound matchup against Lehighton’s Rick Kirkendall. Head coach Dave Hawk is also named Coach of the Year.