January 6, 1986 — Tamaqua head coach Ed Wise continues his “Lou Carnesecca” image by wearing the same lucky sweater for the third straight game, which ends in a third straight victory — this one a narrow 66-62 decision over visiting Freeland. Kevin Barron scores nine second-quarter points as the Blue Raiders snap a tie game and go on a 17-3 run in the period to take control. The Whippets eventually rally to tie the game in the final frame but four free throws by Jim Lindenmuth and a pair from Jeff Onushco give Tamaqua the win. Steve Lukshides tallies a team-high 16 points and pulls down 10 rebounds for the Raiders, while Onushco ends with 15 points.