POTTSVILLE BOYS BASKETBALL

1992-1993 Season

21 Wins - 6 Losses
10 Wins - 2 Losses - League Record
Schuylkill League Champions

"Good As Gold"

   After a four year absence, the Schuylkill League Trophy was returned to the hallways of PAHS along with hard earned round-ball respect. As Jack Frost rolled into town, all eyes, filed with excitement over the possibility of a championship season, focused on the varsity boys' basketball team. Returning 10 members, the Tide was forced to handle the pressure of being favored to win the division before setting foot on the hardwood.

   Starting the season with a challenging non-league schedule, the Tide split its first four games, but bounced back to go on a five game winning streak, This included capturing the Boyertown Christmas Tournament championship, winning the games by an average of 34 points. Guard Jim Scharadin and center Kris Armson were named to the All tournament team with fellow Senior John Plachko was voted the most valuable player. "It's was an honor, but it didn't matter just as long as we won the tourney, which I think gave us some momentum," noted Plachko.

   Tamaqua put a damper on the Tide's first league game. Unfortunately for the opposition, this provoked Pottsville to go on a tear. Senior Mark Laubach commented, "Our practices leading up to the streak were the best of the season. The intensity level really set the tone for the games."

   Shamokin eventually halted the streak at 10 games but the team got back to work winning their last two league contests to clinch the Division I title. To close out the regular season Glen Mills came to town for a non-league game. Although the squad lost, home was truly sweet for the Tide who went 9-0 at Martz Hall.

   Many wondered how the Tide would react when they faced Tamaqua in the league playoffs. All questions were put to rest as the club went ahead by as many as 24 in the first half and held on to advance to the finals against Schuylkill Haven. Haven took an early lead requiring the Tide to press and force some Haven turnovers which reversed the momentum of the game. As a result, the Pottsville bus came home with the nets and the Schuylkill League gold. Adding to the emotion was Armson scoring his 1000th point. This allowed him to join John Plachko who scored his 1000th in the second Tamaqua game.

   In the District XI quarterfinals the third seeded Crimson Tide was caught off guard by Liberty. Making several late charges, time ran out in the game as well as in the Tide's season.

   

Pottsville Crimson Tide   77

Northampton   66

Pottsville Crimson Tide   57

Hazleton   66

Pottsville Crimson Tide   67

Northern Lebanon   61

Pottsville Crimson Tide   62

Lebanon   84

Pottsville Crimson Tide   91

Stroudsburg   70

Pottsville Crimson Tide   72

Governor Mifflin   58

Pottsville Crimson Tide   54

Wilson   49

Pottsville Crimson Tide   61

Tamaqua   69

Pottsville Crimson Tide   75

Mount Carmel   61

Pottsville Crimson Tide   63

Blue Mountain   53

Pottsville Crimson Tide   86

Shamokin   71

Pottsville Crimson Tide   68

Pine Grove   52

Pottsville Crimson Tide   66

North Schuylkill   34

Pottsville Crimson Tide   60

Shikellamy   58

Pottsville Crimson Tide   62

Easton   50

Pottsville Crimson Tide   63

Glen Mills   83

Pottsville Crimson Tide   83

Wyomissing   57

Pottsville Crimson Tide   92

Owen J. Roberts   51

Pottsville Crimson Tide   68

Tamaqua   55

Pottsville Crimson Tide   86

Mount Carmel   51

Pottsville Crimson Tide   61

Blue Mountain   43

Pottsville Crimson Tide   61

Shamokin   71

Pottsville Crimson Tide   76

Pine Grove   59

Pottsville Crimson Tide   62

North Schuylkill   45

Pottsville Crimson Tide   84*

Tamaqua   71

Pottsville Crimson Tide   51**

Schuylkill Haven   46

Pottsville Crimson Tide   65***

Bethlehem Liberty   84

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* Schuyklill League Playoffs

** Schuylkill League Championship

*** District XI Playoffs

1992-1993 Season   21 Wins - 6 Losses