December 1, 1958 - Bill Yelsh pours in a game-high 27 points to help Tamaqua open its season with a 65-61 victory over Mahanoy Township. Yelsh breaks a tie game with two minutes to play and the Blue Raiders, coached by Eli Purnell, maintain the lead the rest of the way. Bill Storch and Tony Fredicine each contribute 13 points to the winning cause while George Willing chips in with seven.