Published December 05. 2024 02:33PM
December 5, 1967 — Jeff Kuntz scores nine of his game-high 20 points in the fourth quarter to help Slatington pull away for a 69-57 victory over Jim Thorpe. The Olympians, who trailed by 10 at halftime, close within four entering the final period but Kuntz helps the winners outscore their opponent by a 21-13 margin. Bruce Hankee collects 19 points for the Slaters, while Derek Lilly contributes 16 and Dave Reese adds 13. For Thorpe, Randy Smith finishes with a team-high 19 points and Walt Schlenner chips in with 10.