Jon Oplinger

The story

Jon Oplinger won back-to-back PIAA Class AAA titles at 215 pounds in 2003 and 2004, going 41–1 and 40–1.

He reached the state final at 189 as a sophomore and placed 2nd. As a junior his decision clinched a 31–29 win at Easton, Coach Terry Daubert's first win over the Rovers as head coach. He won the district and regional titles, then went 4–0 at Hershey: Ryan Collins of Council Rock North 19–6, Nic San Doval of Pittsburgh Central Catholic 5–2, Kyle Sprenkle of Spring Grove 15–7 in the semifinal, and Adam LoPiccolo of Susquehannock 3–2 in overtime in the final.

As a senior he beat Easton's Marcus Millen 6–1 for the district title and Pittston Area's John Laboranti 3–1 for the regional title. At states he beat Brad Neu of Canon-McMillan 9–3, Steve Funk of Pennridge 9–1, and Nick Hursky of Chartiers Valley 7–2, then won the final 6–4 over Kiski Area's Scott McKillop on a takedown with 14 seconds left. He finished with 119 career wins, and Northampton won the PIAA team title both years.