March 16, 1954 — Slatington builds an early lead and finishes with four players in double figures, but Chester ends up rallying for a 63-59 victory in the state playoffs. The Slaters, coached by Lloyd Williams, race to a 21-9 first-quarter advantage in the contest played at the Palestra in Philadelphia. The District 11 champions receive 15 points from both Ed Welliver and Ed Torbey, while Maurice Schleicher contributes 12 and Dick Jones chips in with 10. For Chester, who goes on to claim the Eastern State title, Jim Long finishes with a game-high 20 points.