On This Date: Dec. 2, 1996
December 2, 1996 — Matt Pastucha tallies a team-high 16 points as Tamaqua gains a 52-42 victory over Panther Valley. Pastucha scores seven of his team’s points during a 20-7 run that turns a deficit into a lead. The Blue Raiders, coached by Ed Titus, also receive 13 points from Vince Boyer, while Jeremy Frey chips in with nine points and nine rebounds. Mike Johnson also pulls down nine boards. For PV, Matt Engler finishes with a game-high 26 points, collects 13 rebounds, and blocks three shots.