December 5, 1972 — Slatington builds a lead and holds off Jim Thorpe for a 41-35 victory. Dave Buhay scores the game’s first four points and the Bulldogs, coached by Glenn Rissmiller, never trail in the contest. Pete Reese tallies a game-high 13 points for the winners, who gain an 11-point advantage by halftime. Buhay finishes with 10 points, while Ron Jones chips in with eight. For the Olympians, Frank Albert and Charlie McGuire tie for team honors with 10 points apiece.