November 23, 1977 - The Lehighton girls jump out to a fast start and cruise to a 73-35 victory over Jim Thorpe in its season opener. Sandy Novak scores seven points in the first quarter, and Diane Simmons adds six, as the Indians race to a 20-2 advantage. Novak tallies six more in the third frame as the winners, coached by Terry Maher, extend their lead to 31 points. Simmons finishes the contest with a team-high 18, while Novak ends with 16. The Tribe also receives 12 from Jane Aniskevich. For the Olympians, Rose Sarullo scores a game-high 20 points.