September 2, 1980 - Dennis Eidem crosses the finish line first on Lehighton’s 3-mile course as the Indians open their cross country season with victories over both Saucon Valley and Bethlehem Catholic. Eidem’s winning time is 17:33. Jim Eidem takes second place for Lehighton, coached by Wayne Brophy, while teammate Jeff Beers ends up in fourth place. Mike Brownmiller also helps the cause with a seventh-place finish. The Indian girls also post a win against Bethlehem Catholic as B.J. Lacasse runs a 20:32 to top all runners. Kim Ziegenfuss places third, with Cheryl Beers ending fourth.