January 27, 1976 Rick Christ scores a game-high 27 points and Tamaqua rebounds from a slow start to earn a 79-66 Schuylkill League Northern Division win over Pine Grove. Trailing by one point after the first quarter, the Blue Raiders use eight points from Christ in the second frame to help take a 12-point halftime lead. Randy Smith contributes 19 points and pulls down 16 rebounds for the winners, coached by Frank Zlock. Tamaqua also receives 15 points from Vince Keip and 12 from Terry Houtz.