March 8, 1953 - St. Ann's builds an early lead en route to gaining a 57-46 victory over Shenandoah Catholic in the semifinal round of the Anthracite Catholic League playoffs. Jesse Nardini tallies four points during a first-quarter 10-0 run that gives the Crusaders a double-digit advantage. Johnny Harkins, who keys a 10-1 spurt in the second frame, finishes with a game-high 24 points. Bobby Piscelli scores 14 points for the winners, coached by Larry Furey, while Al Michalik chips in with nine.