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January 14, 1969 Panther Valley comes alive in the second half to pull away from Saint Clair for an 81-65 North Schuylkill League victory. Joe Dietz and Bob McMichael both hit for a game-high 25 points while Bernie Krasnisky chips in with 11. The winners, who also receive 10 points from Bob Polinsky, trail by three at halftime before outscoring their oppoents 54-35 over the final two frames.