December 5, 1967 - A 30-point performance by Joe Dietz helps Panther Valley hold off Tamaqua for a 68-57 victory. Dietz tallies 13 in the opening quarter as the Panthers, coached by John Harkins, race to a 13-point advantage. After the Blue Raiders rally to within three at halftime, Bob Polinsky nets eight points in the third frame as PV extends the margin back to eight. Polinsky scores six more in the final period to secure the Panther win. Panther Valley also receives 10 points from Bernie Krasnisky, while Tamaqua’s Jim Knoblauch finishes with 29.