December 9, 1993 - The Marian girls end the first half with a big run and then hold off Tamaqua over the final two quarters to gain a 53-46 season-opening victory. The winners, coached by Paul Brutto, score the final 11 points of the second quarter to turn a deficit into a 20-14 halftime advantage. Jill Kemmerle hits for four of her 14 points during the stretch while Rachelle Cuff adds a three-pointer. Katie Barnhart tallies six of her game-high 16 points during the third quarter as Marian extends the margin to 11. For the Raiders, whose fourth-quarter rally falls short, Christa DeAngelo finishes with 10 points.