October 7, 1977 — Roy Fredericks runs for three touchdowns and Tamaqua’s ground game picks up nearly 300 yards in earning a 34-6 victory over Mahanoy Area. Fredericks ends the contest with 100 of his team’s 295 rushing yards, including three to the end zone to open the game’s scoring in the first quarter. He also breaks free for a 63-yard TD dash in the second quarter as the Blue Raiders, coached by Walt Ligenza, grab a 20-0 halftime lead. Keith Zimmerman adds a 1-yard scoring run, while Wayne Schickram hits paydirt from two yards out. Schickram adds 65 yards on the ground, while Zimmerman ends with 61.