March 5, 1969 Joe Dietz scores a game-high 26 points to lead Panther Valley to a 70-58 victory over Freeland in a District 11 Class B semifinal game. Dietz tallies six of his points in the first quarter as the Panthers, coached by John Harkins, grab a 14-8 lead. Dietz adds eight in the third frame to help the advantage reach 18 points. Bob Polinsky contributes 15 points to the win while Bob McMichael finishes with 14. PV also receives 11 from Bernie Krasnisky.