January 3, 1961 - Lansford scores 23 unanswered points to open the second half to cruise to a 73-43 victory over host Pleasant Valley. Frank Bydlon tallies nine of his 15 points in the third quarter as the Panthers turn a seven-point halftime advantage into a rout. Lansford finishes the frame outscoring the Bears by a 32-6 margin. Mike Karnish and Joe Dardas both end with 20 points to lead the Panthers, coached by John Harkins. For the Bears, Romanscavage tosses in a game-high 21 points.