Northampton
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1954–55

Steve Micio and Edward Keglovits are the program's first State Champions

Northampton crowned its first PIAA State Champions on March 19, 1955. Steve Micio won at 133 with a 5–4 decision over Bill Milligan of Washington, and Edward Keglovits won at 154 by 3–2. Both had won District XI and Northeast Regional titles. The team finished second in the state standings, the best finish by a District XI team since 1940.

At districts, Northampton placed second with 48 points, three behind Easton, with six finalists and three champions: Micio, Keglovits and Bob Meyers (127). In the league it went 7–3, second to 10–0 Easton. Micio's 10–6 loss to Easton's Nido Collina on Jan. 27 was his first league dual loss in about two and a half years.

Season facts from Lehigh Valley Wrestling History, PA-Wrestling, and Northampton’s banquet programs. See something we got wrong? Send a correction.

Head coach: Harry Wall

Postseason

1954–55 postseason results by wrestler
WrestlerDistrict XINE RegionalPIAA
Steve Micio 1331st1stChampion
Edward Keglovits 1541st1stChampion
Bob Meyers 1271st

District XI and NE Regional columns list titles; the PIAA column lists state medals.