Northampton
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1962–63

Dave Wall is PIAA runner-up at 120; Jim Guntar reaches state semifinals

Dave Wall, the coach's son, won District XI and Northeast Regional titles at 120 and finished as PIAA state runner-up, losing a close decision in the final after a one-point semifinal win. Heavyweight Jim Guntar also won district and regional titles, taking the regional final 6–5, then lost in the state semifinals. Both district finals went to overtime against Nazareth wrestlers: Wall beat Glenn Newhard and Guntar beat Chip Arduini.

With three District Champions and six other starters graduated, Northampton went 5–2 in the Western Division and finished third; Allen won the division by beating Northampton 27–15 in the final week. The team opened with a 42–5 win over Notre Dame but lost 23–20 to Easton after leading 17–0. It tied for seventh at districts with 34 points.

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

1962–63 postseason results by wrestler
WrestlerDistrict XINE RegionalPIAA
Dave Wall 1201st1st2nd
Jim Guntar HWT1st1st

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