ON THIS DATE

January 2, 1999 Josh Black scores a career-high 27 points and pulls down eight rebounds to help Panther Valley earn a 62-55 Schuylkill League win over Tamaqua. The Panthers, coached by Dan Matika, trail by four points at the break before rallying in the second half. Ben Porambo, who seals the game with six straight free throws down the stretch, finishes with 15 points while John Stanko chips in with 10. For the Raiders, Phil Malay tallies a team-high 22 points.