February 4, 1972 — A huge game from Denny Pastucha powers Tamaqua to an 87-71 North Schuylkill League victory over host Minersville. Pastucha scores 19 points in the opening two quarters as the Blue Raiders race to a 26-point halftime advantage. The Miners rally and cut the gap to 10, but 22 second-half points by Pastucha — giving him 41 in the contest — allows Tamaqua to hold on for the win. Jeff Billman adds a double-double to the Raider cause, ending with 14 points and 16 rebounds, while Jim Welsh finishes with 10 points. The winners also receive seven points and 11 boards from Ray Weicker.