December 17, 1968 — Joe Dietz scores a game-high 27 points to help Panther Valley cruise to an 84-42 North Schuylkill League win over Mount Carmel. Dietz finishes 11-of-14 at the foul line, as the Panthers go a combined 28-of-42 from the charity stripe. Bernie Krasnisky tallies 16 points for PV, coached by John Harkins. The winners lead by just four points after the first quarter, but use a 25-10 second frame to take control. Charlie DePuy also aids the victory by netting 13 points.