HS Football: Jim Thorpe staves off Tamaqua in Thursday night special By Leroy Boyer· September 12, 2025·JIM THORPE — Spencer Gothard’s breakout night came at the right time for Jim Thorpe. The sophomore wide receiver/defensive back hauled in…
HS Football: Blue Mountain shuts out Jim Thorpe for 1st win By Bob Lipsky· September 5, 2025·ORWIGSBURG — Blue Mountain played a complete game. Dominating all three facets of the game — offense, defense and special teams —…
HS Football: Allen, defense lifts Pottsville past Jim Thorpe By Eli Doyle· August 30, 2025·JIM THORPE — Pottsville leaned on ball control, field position and a stingy defense Friday evening. Led by junior quarterback Andrew Allen,…
HS Football: Tide try to rebound against Jim Thorpe By Bob Lipsky· August 29, 2025·POTTSVILLE — Pottsville has been here before. Twelve months ago, to be exact. Coming off a disappointing loss to high-powered Shamokin Area…
HS Football: Lazorick lifts Jim Thorpe past Palmerton By Rod Heckman· August 25, 2025·PALMERTON — A new season brings new opportunities for some, while others return like it’s just another day at the office. Saturday…
HS Football: Better defensive effort focus of Olympians’ offseason By Leroy Boyer· August 21, 2025·In his 27 seasons as the Jim Thorpe head coach, Mark Rosenberger has had a long list of star offensive players. But…
District 11 4A Quarterfinal: Southern Lehigh routs Jim Thorpe By Sam Matta· November 1, 2024·CENTER VALLEY – Like a thunderbolt, it came out of nowhere. Furious, powerful and lightning quick. That is the best way to…
Explosive runs propel Lehighton over Jim Thorpe By Brad Hurley· October 26, 2024·LEHIGHTON — Line up, dig in and run the football. That was the game plan for Lehighton coming into its match-up with…
Yescavage has record-setting night in Jim Thorpe’s victory over Catasauqua By Rich Strack· October 5, 2024·Open the record books and write down his name. On a night when Jim Thorpe defeated Catasauqua 39-0 in a Schuylkill/Colonial Red-White…
Southern Lehigh cruises past Jim Thorpe By Rod Heckman· September 28, 2024·CENTER VALLEY — Jim Thorpe gave up a season high in points and had four turnovers, but the Olympians still played some…
North Schuylkill rebounds, decks Jim Thorpe By John O'Connor· September 21, 2024·JIM THORPE — After suffering losses in two of its previous three games, North Schuylkill got back to business as usual in…
Week 3 preview: Division clashes headline schedule By Leroy Boyer· September 6, 2024·Over the years, Notre Dame-Green Pond has fielded some high-octane, offense-happy football teams. This year is no different. The Crusaders have racked…
Team Preview: Olympians look to return to winning ways By Bob Lipsky· August 15, 2024·Jim Thorpe Head coach: Mark Rosenberger 2023: 4-7 Story by Leroy Boyer Over the course of 26 seasons as the head coach…
Colonial League coaches hold 1st football media day By Leroy Boyer· August 9, 2024·NAZARETH — It’s often tough for small-school football leagues in Pennsylvania to get media exposure for their athletes, especially when they’re not…