February 16, 1971 — Andy Pero converts two key free throws late in the game and Pete Radocha grabs a rebound on a shot that could have tied the game to lift Panther Valley to a 63-61 North Schuylkill League victory over visiting Mahanoy Area. Pero’s foul shots come with 1:49 to play and prove to be PV’s final points. Mahanoy pulls within two points of the Panthers but its jumper with 15 seconds is off the mark and Radocha collects the loose ball to seal the win. Radocha finishes with a team-high 15 points while Bob Fredericks adds 12 and Bob Porambo chips in with 10 points and nine boards.