March 9, 1990 - Seven Times News area wrestlers advance to the semifinal round of regional wrestling after posting quarterfinal wins. In Class 2A, Northwestern leads the way with three, while Northern Lehigh advances a pair. The Tigers' Matt Masters gains a pin to move on at 135 pounds, while teammate Mike Peters also posts a fall at 140 to advance. Northwestern's Chris Merkel registers a 5-4 decision at heavyweight to reach the semis. The Bulldogs' Bob Wetzel (125) and Ivan Rosario (119), and Palmerton's Ryan Heimbach (130) each record pins in their quarterfinal bouts, as does Pleasant Valley's Tim Dombrosky at 125 pounds of Class 3A.