On This Date: Dec. 5, 1972

December 5, 1972 — Bob Altemose scores a team-high 19 points to help Pleasant Valley gain its first victory of the season, edging Pocono Central by a 53-50 score. Altemose tallies eight of his points in the third quarter as the Bears, coached by John Konawalick, turn a halftime deficit into a lead. With the scored tied late in the game, Altemose and Stan Burkhart each hit for PV to provide the winning margin. Burkhart finishes the contest with 12 points, while Bill Lowenburg contributes nine.