January 10, 1995 — Jim Thorpe scores the first 14 points of the game and continues to build on its lead in cruising to a 69-48 Schuylkill League victory over Panther Valley. Mike Gruber tallies 11 of his 13 points in the opening half as the Olympians, coached by Randy Engle, race to a 24-point halftime advantage that eventually swells to 32 entering the final frame. Brian Balliet, who connects on four three-pointers, finishes with a game-high 24 points for Thorpe. Leading the way for the Panthers is Tom Vermillion, who tallies 14.