On This Date: Nov. 29, 1980

November 29, 1980 — Karen Trovinger scores a game-high 11 points to help the Marian girls post their first win of the season — a 52-33 decision over Mahanoy Area. Trovinger, Barb Shimkus, and Kristin Kupres combine for 13 of the team’s 15 first-quarter points as the Fillies build a nine-point advantage. Five points from Gracia Perilli and four from Leanne Kott in the second frame allows Marian, coached by Elsie Tolan, to extend its lead to 21 points by halftime. Shimkus also finishes with double-digit points, netting 10.