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January 16, 1999 - Four Times News area wrestlers win gold medals at the annual Schuylkill League championships. Tamaqua crowns two champs, Jeremy Benza (140) and Andy Breiner (145), while Panther Valley's Joel Hunsicker (119) and Jim Thorpe's Mike Wernett (160) also earn titles. Hunsicker claims his third SIAL championship with a narrow 6-5 victory, while Benza captures his second title with a 7-5 decision. Breiner pulls out a 5-3 overtime win to earn his gold, and Wernett's 6-2 triumph in the finals also gives him a championship.