February 1, 1956 — Marian’s duo of Tommy McHugh and Gene Yasson lead the Colts to a 79-68 Anthracite Catholic League victory over Girardville. McHugh, just a freshman, pours in a team-high 26 points for the winners, who outscore their opponent by a 48-37 margin in the second half after playing to a halftime tie. Yasson tallies 23, scoring 11 of his points from the free throw line. Marian, coached by Hugh “Wink” Gallagher, also receives eight points from Joe Soltys. The victory overshadows a 38-point performance by Girardville’s Whalen.