March 21, 1997 Travis Hunsicker belts a solo home run in the bottom of the sixth inning to help Lehighton gain a 3-2 win over Tamaqua in both team's season opener. Ken Parliman pitches a five-hitter, striking out 14 batters. The Indians, who hand head coach Chris West his first victory, also receive a double from Brian Andrew. For the Blue Raiders, Brian Davis doubles, scores a run and knocks in one.