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Introducing the 2007-2008 NWL Tiger Wrestling Team!   Good Luck Tigers!!

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Evan Yenolevich Reaches All-American For the second consecutive year Evan Yenolevich becomes Northwestern's 4th All-American in school history!  With 70 wrestlers at his weight, Evan placed an amazing 4th place!  Evan beat a number of Nationally Ranked Wrestlers on his journey to becoming an All-American.  CONGRATULATIONS EVAN!! (Evan is a 2-Time High School All-American!) 2008 Junior National 119 lbs. Weight Class Three-Time State Champions:   1 Two-Time State Champions:   6 One-Time State Champions:   15 Three-Time State Runner-Ups:   1 Two-Time State Runner-Ups:   1 One-Time State Runner-Ups:   15  Three-Time State Place Winners:   14  Two-Time State Place Winners:   25 One Time State Place Winner:  5 Total Number of State Place Winners:   51 Total Number of Wrestlers at 119 lbs:   70 Brackets Event Participants

 

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Congratulations to Ben Clymer Congratulations to Ben Clymer who became Northwestern Lehigh's  7th State Champion. Ben Clymer was the 2008 PIAA Outstanding Wrestler Ben Clymer at States!   Paramilitaries: Won by Tech. Fall 18-1 over Zach Hicks (Mount Union) Quarter-Finals: Won by MD 11-1 over Kurt Brendel (Shady Side) Semi-Finals: Won by Decision 4-2 over Jon Fausey (Line Mountain) Finals: Won by MD 12-1 over Gene Baier (Montoursville) **Ben was the 2008 PIAA Most Outstanding Wrestler** NWL's State Champions (Click on the Links)

 

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Tigers at Hershey! Congratulations to Eddie Faust (112), Evan Yenolevich (119) 2nd,  Victor Konno (130) 6th, Ricky Williams (135) 5th, and Ben Clymer (171) 1st who all competed at the 2008 PIAA State Wrestling Tournament!   The 5 NWL Wrestling "Stars" that competed at Hershey **Congratulations to the Tigers as they Placed** 2nd in the Team Standing!!!! The Tigers at States!   ~The Tigers had 4 state place winners and placed 2nd as a team~  Ben Clymer*   171 lbs 1st Evan Yenolevich   119 lbs 2nd Ricky Williams   135 lbs 5th Victor Konno   130 lbs 6th Eddie Faust   112 lbs - *Outstanding Wrestler: First in School History Team Points 1. Shady Side Academy 91 2. Northwestern Lehigh 62.5 3. Burrell 51 4. Reynolds 44 5. Mountoursville 41.5 2008 PIAA State Runner-Ups   08' Finals Photos 08' State Photos 08' PIAA Brackets 08' Team Standings (Click on the Links)

 

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2007-2008 Tiger Re-Cap Northwestern Lehigh Tigers “Stack’n Em” 2007-2008 NWL's Wrestling Season: PIAA STATE RUNNER-UPS Top 6 Finish at Team STATES!! District XI Team Dual Champions Colonial League Champions 11-0 Record 08 District XI Sportsmanship Award District XI Individual Team Runner-Ups South East Regional Runner-Ups Parkland Duals 5-0 Record Whitehall Team Dual Record 3-1 Nazareth Invitational 4th Place Finish Bethlehem Hurricane Classis 5th place finish Single Season School Record 27 Wins Overall Dual Meet Record 27-3 JV District XI 3 Place Finish Three wrestlers reached the 100 win milestone Evan Yenolecich, Victor Konno, and Ben Clymer A PIAA State Champion- Ben Clymer A PIAA State Outstanding Wrestler- Ben Clymer A PIAA State Runner-Up- Evan Yenolevich Four State Place Winners *Ben Clymer 171lbs- 1st (PIAA Outstanding Wrestler) *Evan Yenolevich 119lbs - 2nd *Ricky Williams 135lbs – 5th *Victor Konno 130lbs – 6th A School Record 5 District Champions 8 District Medallists 2 Regional Champions 5 Regional Medallists 5 PIAA State Qualifiers District XI Assistant Coach of the Year - Coach Kleckner

 

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The Tigers went 5 for 5 at Regionals Congratulations to Eddie Faust (112), Evan Yenolevich (119), Victor Konno (130), Ricky Williams (135), and Ben Clymer (171) for advancing to  Chocolate Town USA for the 2008 PIAA State wrestling Championships!   The Tigers at Regionals! ~The Tigers advanced 5 wrestlers to States! ~The Tigers were the lone team to advance every wrestler! ~The Tigers finished 2nd place by 2.5 points! ~The Tigers crowned two Regional Champions:   Evan Yenolevish 119lbs. and Ben Clymer 171lbs.      Individual Results Evan Yenolevich 119 lbs 1st Ben Clymer 171 lbs 1st Victor Konno 130 lbs 2nd Eddie Faust 112 lbs 4th Ricky Williams 135 lbs 4th The 5 NWL Wrestlers headed to Hershey! Team Points 1. Brandywine Heights (BH) 95.5 2. Northwestern Lehigh (NWL) 93.0 3. Boiling Springs (BOS) 75.0 4. Bethlehem Catholic (BC) 70.0 5. Bermudian Springs (BES) 64.0   Photos Brackets

 

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Congratulations Tigers! The Tigers Set a School Record Crowning 5 Individual District Champions!   The Tigers were awarded the 2008 District XI Sportsmanship Award!   The Tigers made school history yet again!   ~For the first time in school history the Tigers crowned 5 District XI Champions! ~The Tigers placed 8 wrestlers in the top 6 at Districts! ~For the first time in school history the Tigers were awarded the  2008 District XI Sportsmanship Award! ~Coach Kleckner was named the PIAA District XI Assistant Coach of the Year!      Individual Results Eddie Faust 112 lbs 1st Evan Yenolevich 119 lbs 1st Victor Konno 130 lbs 1st Ricky Williams 135 lbs 1st Ben Clymer 171 lbs 1st Dylan Long 103 lbs 5th Tyler Sell 285 lbs 5th Eddie Keichel 140 lbs 6th   Team Points 1. Sacucon Valley 157 2. Northwestern Lehigh 144 3. Beth. Catholic 143 4. Pen Argyl 109 5. Northern Lehigh 108.5   Photos Final Photos Brackets District XI Site D11wrestling.com

 

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Congratulations JV Wrestlers  Congratulations JV Wrestlers! The Tigers had two finalist and one champion.  Jake Moyer was crowned the 2008 JV District XI Champion!   The Tigers Placed third in the AA team scoring!   Congratulations Tigers! Jake Moyer 135 lbs 1st Lucas Dise 103 lbs 2nd   Brackets District XI JV Homepage (Click on the links)

 

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Congratulations Tigers The 2007-2008 NWL Tigers finished the regular dual meet season with a  top 6 finish at the State Dual Tournament!     With the win against Berwick, the Tigers set a NEW Season win record with 27 wins!  The Tigers ended the regular dual meet season with a 27-3 record.  GREAT JOB TIGERS! Team State Photos State Brackets Results (Click on the links)

 

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2008 District XI Dual Champions!  Congratulation Tigers! For the second time in school history the Tigers are the  2008 District XI Team Dual Champions! 2007-2008 PIAA District XI Dual Meet Champions District XI Results 1   Northwestern              1   Northwestern 46 - 22           8    Allentown Central          1 Northwestern 43 - 27   4    Tri Valley               5   Lehighton  45 - 30            5   Lehighton              1 Northwestern 39 - 28  3   Saucon Valley          3   Saucon Valley 45 - 27           6   Tamaqua         2   Northern Lehigh 33 -27    2   Northern Lehigh            2   Northern Lehigh 51 - 19   Photos PIAA District XI Click on the link for updated information.

 

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Colonial League Champions!  For the 3rd time in school history the Tigers win the Colonial League Title! With a 21-1 record (11-0 in the Colonial League) the Tigers beat Bangor to clinch the League Title!  Congratulations to the Tigers!      2007-2008 Colonial League Champions   Photos (Photo Page Could Load Slow)

 

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A Wrestlers Point of View   A Northwestern Lehigh Wrestler wrote an article entitled: "Why Formal Attire is Required for NWL Wrestling."   Article (Click on the link)

 

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Congratulations to Elton Minnich Congratulations to Ellton Minich for being selected to the 2008 NWL Booster Club Wrestling Hall of Fame!    (Elton Minnich, 2008 NWL Hall of Fame Inductee)   Elton Minnich NWL Hall of Fame Photos (Click on the links)

 

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Congratulations Seniors Congratulations to our 2007-2008 Seniors    Senior Night Photos (Click on the links)

 

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Congratulations to the new 2007-2008 100 win club members   Congratulations to Evan Yenolevich, Victor Konno, and Ben Clymer   for reaching the 100 win milestone!!  100 Win Club (Click on the links)

 

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07-08 Team Schedule/Poster Northwestern Wrestling Team Schedules/Posters have arrived! They are available at all home matches!

 

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2007-2008 Results The Tigers Record 27-3 (Click on the Links) ***** Nazareth Tournament Results (4th Place) ***** Northwestern Lehigh 38 Palmerton 33 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 51 E. Stroudsburg South 21 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 42 Pen Argyl 31 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 34 Northern Lehigh 33 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 78 Palisades 3 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 75 Southern Lehigh -1 ***** Northwestern Lehigh Hurricane Classic (5th Place) ***** Zephyr Duals (3-1) ***** Northwestern Lehigh 35 Saucon Valley 27 ***** Parkland Duals (5-0) ***** Northwestern Lehigh 65 Salisbury 6 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 42 Wilson 22 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 43 Notre Dame 21 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 59 William Allen 17 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 55 Catasauqua 18 ***** Northwestern Lehigh 46 Bangor 26 ***** District Duals: Results Brackets (1st Place) ***** PIAA State Duals: Results Brackets (Top 6 Finish) ***** Photos (Click on the link)

 

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Evan Yenolevich Nationally Ranked Evan Yenolevich is the 13th ranked Junior  in the Country!   Rankings (Click on the link)

 

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NWL Wrestling Alumni News Ben Marich and Scott Clymer Make Headlines! ~NWl's wrestling program currently has 4 wrestlers competing at the Division I Level.   ~The Tiers have a total of 7 wrestling alumni competing at the college level.   ~The Tigers currently has 16 wrestling alumni enrolled in a post secondary program. Scott Clymer Ben Marich Where Are They Now?  (Click on links)  *Please send any updates on where and how our Northwestern Wrestling Alumni are doing. Klassb@nwlehighsd.org   (As made available, updates will be posted!)

 

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2006-2007 Highlight Video The 2006-2007 Season Highlight Video is Here! Produced by Hayden Hughes this 15 minute video is MUST have!   The video is only $10.00!  Order your video today... All proceeds will be donated to the booster club!  Order Information Make all checks payable to NWL Wrestling Booster Club.  Send check to: Please include Address, Phone Number, and # of Videos. Attention Bryan Klass Northwestern Lehigh School District 6493 Rte. 309  New Tripoli, PA 18066 Preview Clip: Preview  (Click on link for preview)

 

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Where are They Now? (Where are the Tiger Alumni continuing their education?) Name School Division Graduation Year Wrestling? Ben Marich Lehigh I 2007 157 Scott Clymer Liberty I 2007 141/149 Tony Culp Thaddeus Stevens III 2007 HWT Leah Hontz Delaware State Univ. I 2007 Soccer Scott Eby Mansfield University - 2007 NA Brian Barr Lock Haven - 2007 NA Daniel Konno Drexel University  I 2006 149 Lucas Frisch Penn State - 2006 ROTC Justin Shorts Delaware Valley  III 2005 133 Ben Beitler Navy I 2005 149 Dylan Badesso Delaware Valley - 2005 NA Erin Williams Widener - 2005 NA Dylan Badesso Delaware Valley - 2005 NA Dan Billig Millersville - 2005 NA Brad Humes Lock Haven - 2005 Rugby Christopher Betz Lock Haven - 2004 NA  *Please send any updates on where and how our Northwestern Wrestling Alumni are doing. Klassb@nwlehighsd.org  (As made available, updates will be posted!)

 

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