On This Date: Dec. 7, 1984

December 7, 1984 — John Chernansky scores a game-high 18 points to lead Weatherly to a 60-54 opening-night victory over Bishop Hafey in the first round of the Anthracite League Memorial Classic. The Wreckers, coached by Tony Antinozzi, trail by eight points after the first quarter but use a 25-10 run to take the lead for good. John Parker contributes 16 points to the win, while Gary Walker and Colin Mondero both finish with 10. Walker collects six of his points in the final frame to help hold off a late Hafey comeback attempt.