On This Date: Feb. 19, 1976

February 19, 1976 — Tamaqua scores the game’s final six points in the last 30 seconds of play to pull out a 56-54 victory over North Schuylkill to clinch the Schuylkill League Northern Division title. Terry Houtz hits a jumper to start the late flurry, while Rick Christ adds a free throw after a technical on the Spartans. Christ nails a jumper with nine ticks left to give the Blue Raiders a lead. After a missed shot by North Schuylkill, Randy Smith collects the rebounds and hits a free throw. Vince Keip scores a team-high 16 points, while Houtz and Mike Miorelli both finish with 12 for Tamaqua, coached by Frank Zlock.