New Hampshire wrestling began in the 1966-1967 season & came to an end after the 1990-1991 season due to severe budget cuts, that also saw an elimination of Women's Tennis. During the last five seasons of New Hampshire wrestling, the wildcats put together a dual record of 60-20, including a record of 14-5 in their final season. They crowned 18 NEIWA (New England Intercollegiate Wrestling Association) individual champions & they finished as the runner-up at the 1991 NEIWA tournament as a team.
Today we celebrate some of the best wrestlers in Wildcat wrestling history.
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Dave Yale
158 lbs
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Dave Yale was a two time NCAA qualifier for the wildcats in 1983 & 1984.
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Tim Weckworth
158, 167 lbs |
Weckworth was another two time NCAA qualifier for the Wildcats in 1985 & 1986. His daughter would go on to be a varsity LaCrosse Player for Trinity college.
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Paul Schwern
150 lbs
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Another two time NCAA qualifier for the Wildcats, Schwern went in 1986 & 1987.
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Wes Decker
150 lbs
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Although not an NCAA qualifier for the Wildcats, Wes Decker won 33 matches for the Wildcats his senior season of 1991.
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Mike Caracci
118 lbs |
One of the best wrestlers in Wildcat history, Mike Caracci qualified for the NCAA tournament on three occasions. 1987, 88' & 89'. He later went on to be the head coach at Maine Township high school.
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Jim Marcotte
158, 167 lbs |
Captain of the 1990-1991 team Jim Marcotte qualified for two NCAA tournaments during his time as a Wildcat. During the season Marcotte won an NEIWA title & entered the NCAA tournament with a 25-0 record. He was unfortunately eliminated after a first round loss.
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