January 30, 1975 — Lehighton opens its match against Stroudsburg with three straight pins from Rick Kirkendall, Dave Semmel and Craig Wertman, and the Indians go on to post a 41-15 Lehigh Valley League win. Kirkendall registers a 2:55 fall at 100 pounds, while Semmel needs 4:22 for his pin at 107. Wertman ups the team score to 18-0 with a 48-second mat slap at 114. Lehighton also receives falls from Todd Mertz (134) and Barry Troutman (157) to help the team gain its 10th consecutive victory. The Indians’ Glenn Neff (169) adds a 25-2 superior decision, while Bruce Chestak chips in with a decision at 140.