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On This Date: Jan. 15, 1982

January 15, 1982 — Chris Knappenberger hits two key buckets in the closing minutes and Lance Dietz converts two free throws to ice Lehighton’s 56-53 Centennial League comeback victory over Notre Dame. The Indians, coached by Jim Smith, take the lead on Knappenberger’s inside basket with 1:34 to play. After the Crusaders regain the advantage, he scores again with 37 seconds left. Dietz comes up with a clutch rebound and seals the contest with a pair of foul shots. Tim Novatnack paces the winners with 14 points, while Steve Kresge and Knappengberger both finish with 12.