December 7, 1976 - Dave Oertner’s double-double helps Slatington gain a 73-65 victory over Northwestern in both team’s Centennial League opener. Oertner scores 13 points and pulls down 16 rebounds as the Bulldogs pull away down the stretch. Tied at 51-51, the winners score five straight points and finish with a 22-14 to end the game. Den Mankos scores 13 of his 23 points in the fourth quarter. Nolehi also receives 23 points from Mike Fisher. For the Tigers, Jeff Southworth and Scott Stoudt share team honors with 16 points apiece.