December 27, 1988 - Ryan Roberts scores 28 points and earns MVP honors at the Slatington Rotary Tournament as Palmerton defeats Northern Lehigh 62-49 in the championship game. Roberts shoots 14-of-20 from the floor to help the Blue Bombers, coached by John Hrebik, claim their first title in the seven-year-old tourney. Tied at 18-18 in the second quarter, Roberts scores six points during a 12-4 spurt that puts Palmerton ahead for good. Brian Morgan contributes 19 points and nine rebounds to the winning effort, while Kyle Kratzer chips in with eight points. The Bulldogs receive a team-high 16 points from Chad Blose.