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Northwestern
Lehigh has gained statewide recognition for its excellence in
wrestling. Looking at the high school's wrestling history
may reveal how this great wrestling tradition began and how it
has been maintained throughout the years. The roots of
Northwestern began in 1964. It was head coach Paul Civitts
and his assistant Ralph organ who were instrumental in the
planning, preparing, and workings needed to get the program off
the ground. Hardships, such as practices held in the
boiler room and improvised wrestling mats were overcome by sheer
determination and desire put forth by the wrestlers.
Although the 1964-1965 wrestling season was in its inaugural
year, the team managed to break into the win column and finished
1-11.
To view the history click on the year you wish to view.
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**As made available, more Years will be added.**
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*NWL
Hall Of Fame*
(Click
on the Link to view the NWL Wrestling Hall of Fame)
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Team
Championships & Awards |
| Colonial
League Champions: |
2004,
2007, 2008
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| Colonial
League Runner-up: |
2005,
2006 |
| Centennial
League Champions: |
1977,
1980, 1984, 1985, 1986 |
| District
XI Dual Champions: |
2007,
2008 |
| District
XI Duals Runner-Up: |
2004,
2005, 2006 |
| District
XI Champions: |
1977,
1978, 1985, 2007 |
| Regional
Champions: |
1985,
2007 |
| PIAA
State Tournament Champions: |
1979 |
| PIAA
State Tournament Runner-Up: |
2008 |
| PIAA
State Dual Meet Runner-up: |
2007 |
| PIAA
State Dual Meet Places: |
2006
(4th), 2007 (2nd) |
| JV
District Champions: |
2004,
2005, 2006, 2007 |
| District
XI Sportsmanship Award: |
2008 |
| Most
Team Wins (27): |
2008 |
| Team
Score vs. Opponents (1,884-784): |
2008 |
| Team
Score vs. Opponents (1,305-342): |
2007 |
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Northwestern
Lehigh
State Champions
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1977 |
Dan
Blose
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185
lbs
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30-0
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| 1979 |
Greg
Stewart |
112
lbs |
24-7-1
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| 1979 |
Scott
Fenstermaker |
132
lbs |
25-3
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| 1980 |
Kurt
Wentz |
98
lbs |
27-2
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| 1980 |
Greg Stewart
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112 lbs
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32-0
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| 2006 |
Scott
Clymer |
125
lbs |
40-9 |
| 2008 |
Ben
Clymer* |
171
lbs |
47-2 |
*PIAA
Outstanding Wrestler
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Northwestern
Lehigh
High
School all-Americans
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Year |
Name |
Weight |
Tournament |
Place |
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1977 |
Chris
Wentz |
98
lbs
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All-American
Team
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-
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1980 |
Greg
Stewart |
112
lbs
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All-American
Team
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-
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2007 |
Scott
Clymer |
135
lbs
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Reno
Tournament of Champions
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3rd
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2007 |
Evan Yenolevich |
112 lbs
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NHSCA Sophomore Nationals
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3rd
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2008 |
Evan
Yenolevich |
119
lbs
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NHSCA
Junior Nationals
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4th
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District
XI
Champions
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Regional
Champions
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State
Place Winners
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1
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1974
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Chris Wentz
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88
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1
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1974
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Chris Wentz
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88
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1
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1975
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Chris Wentz
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88
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2nd
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2
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1975
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Chris Wentz
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98
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2
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1975
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Chris Wentz
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98
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2
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1976
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Chris Wentz
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105
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2nd
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3
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1976
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Chris Wentz
|
105
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3
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1976
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Chris Wentz
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105
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3
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1977
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Chris Wentz
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112
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3rd
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4
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1976
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Dan Blose
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185
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4
|
1977
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Chris Wentz
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112
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4
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1977
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Dan Blose
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185
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1st
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5
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1977
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Chris Wentz
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112
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5
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1977
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Dwight Billig
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126
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5
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1978
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Vince Stravino
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98
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2nd
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6
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1977
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Bryan Billig
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119
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6
|
1977
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Dan Blose
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185
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6
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1978
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Rick Mohr
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126
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3rd
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7
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1977
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Dan Blose
|
185
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7
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1978
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Vince Stravino
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98
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7
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1979
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Vince Stravino
|
105
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2nd
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8
|
1978
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Vince Stravino
|
98
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8
|
1978
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Rick Mohr
|
126
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8
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1979
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Greg Stewart
|
112
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1st
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9
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1978
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Rick Mohr
|
126
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9
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1979
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Kurt Wentz
|
98
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9
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1979
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Scott Fenstermaker
|
132
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1st
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10
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1979
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Kurt Wentz
|
98
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10
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1979
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Vince Stravino
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105
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10
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1980
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Kurt Wentz
|
98
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1st
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|
11
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1979
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Vince Stravino
|
105
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|
11
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1980
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Kurt Wentz
|
98
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|
11
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1980
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Greg Stewart
|
112
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1st
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12
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1979
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Scott Fenstermaker
|
132
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12
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1980
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Greg Stewart
|
112
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12
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1984
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Tim
Kelchner
|
138
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6th
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13
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1980
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Kurt Wentz
|
98
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13
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1984
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Keith Neilsen
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167
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13
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1985
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George Padamonsky
|
138
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6th
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14
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1980
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Greg Stewart
|
112
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14
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1985
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Phil Villard
|
155
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14
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1986
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Scott Derr
|
98
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4th
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15
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1980
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Phill Smith
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185
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15
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1985
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Keith Neilsen
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167
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15
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1986
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George
Padamonsky
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138
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3rd
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16
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1981
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Mike Hontz
|
119
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16
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1985
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George Padamonsky
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138
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16
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1987
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Scott Derr
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119
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4th
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17
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1984
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Tim Erkinger
|
105
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17
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1986
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Scott Derr
|
98
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17
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1988
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Scott Derr
|
126
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3rd
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18
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1984
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Keith Neilsen
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167
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18
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1987
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Scott Derr | |
