November 29, 1968 Steve Sassaman nets a game-high 16 points to help Tamaqua open its season with a 62-59 win over Mahanoy Area. Sassaman tallies six of his points in the third quarter when the Blue Raiders rally from a haftime deficit to take the lead for good. The winners, coached by Nick Young, receive 12 points from George Wenzel. Tamaqua's Dan Truskey also reaches double figures, finishing with 10 points.