On This Date: March 15, 1986
March 15, 1986 — Jim Mikovich sets a new single-season scoring mark as Panther Valley edges Loyalsock, 53-48, in the Class 2A Eastern quarterfinal round of the PIAA state playoffs at Bloomsburg University. Mikovich tallies 14 points to reach 509 for the year, passing Joe Dietz’s total of 500 back in 1968-69. The Panthers, coached by Rich Davidyock, use a 10-4 fourth quarter to pull out the victory. Gary Karnish matches Mikovich with 14 points, while Brian Raabe collects 11 points, 19 rebounds, and six blocked shots.
