March 13, 1987 — Tom Kresge scores 10 of his game-high 25 points in the opening quarter as Lehighton races to a big lead and cruises to a 94-55 victory over Towanda in the opening round of the Class 3A state playoffs. The winners, who hit their first nine shots from the floor, also receive eight points from Scott Kulp in the first frame as the Indians jump out to a 30-15 start. Kulp finishes with 14 points and 13 rebounds, while John Armbruster contributes 12 points and 10 boards. Jim Smith’s club also receives 11 points from Matt Schaeffer.