January 17, 1962 George Strubinger scores a team-high 16 points to help Jim Thorpe Catholic hold off Mount Carmel Catholic for a 51-49 victory. Strubinger hits a pair of free throws with 13 seconds left to seal the win for the Cougars, coached by Bill Ackerman. The winners also receive 12 points from Tommy McArdle while Danny Brogan contributes with 11 points.