1979–80

Northampton finished 12–4 overall and 7–4 in the East Penn Conference, tied for fifth. In the league opener, the team trailed Easton 27–14 with four bouts left, won all four and took the dual 29–27. It was Easton's only league loss.

On Jan. 19, Ed Wagner's 4–2 heavyweight decision won a 26–25 dual at Nazareth. Late in January, Northampton came back from 20–17 down with three bouts left to beat Liberty 32–20. Dave Kistler (126) was named outstanding wrestler at the Christmas City Tournament. It was Gordon Bartholomew's last season as coach.