On This Date: March 23, 1983

March 23, 1983 — Todd McLaughlin pours in a team-high 25 points and hands out eight assists to help Tamaqua gain a 64-54 victory over Wilkes-Barre GAR in the PIAA Class 2A Eastern final. McLaughlin nets five points during a 9-2 run that breaks a tie and gives the Blue Raiders a 29-22 halftime lead. The winners, coached by Ed Wise, pad the advantage in the third quarter as McLaughlin adds seven more in a 16-8 frame that pushes the margin to 15 points. Ed Titus collects 14 points and 10 rebounds, while Howie Miller and Todd Tracy each contribute nine points.