February 4, 1978 - Panther Valley uses five pins to defeat Hazleton 33-30 and claim the Schuylkill League Northern Division championship. The Panthers, coached by Vince Spisak, clinch the match when Duane Slonaker posts a fall at 187 pounds in 3:21. Three straight pins from Dennis Kopp at 115, Geno McGorry at 122, and Dan Farole at 129 allow PV to take a 24-3 lead. Jim Zuzu adds a fall at 101, while Anthony Tessitore chips in with a key decision win at 148.