December 23, 1976 - Marian jumps out to a fast start en route to a 74-55 victory over Palmerton. Bob Schuetrumpf and Joe Antinozzi both score six points in the opening quarter as the Colts race to a 22-4 advantage. Schuetrumpf registers a double-double, finishing with 14 points and 13 rebounds. Antinozzi posts a game-high 17 points, while the winners also receive 13 from Dave Prekopa. For the Bue Bombers, Brian Costenbader scores a team-high 10 points.