Kicker James Denny makes the extra point after Sean Green's touchdown late in the fourth quarter.

Big loss and upset tonight in Schuylkill Haven with the Hurricanes handing Jim Thorpe its second loss of the season.
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Video from the Pottsville Republican-Herald:

From the Pottsville Republican-Herald, an article about the team and Shane Edwards:

JIM THORPE – Shane Edwards was rehearsing Monday night for a skit for Jim Thorpe’s pep rally this week.

He wouldn’t reveal details but did make a promise.

“It’s kind of top secret,” Edwards said. “It’ll be entertaining.”

While the pep rally skit may remain a secret until today, the cat’s certainly out of the bag on Edwards’ prowess on the football field.

Edwards has emerged as one of the area’s top backs, leading the Anthracite Football League in rushing at 922 yards on 177 carries with an area-leading 13 touchdowns.

He and the Olympians will take their act on the road tonight on the carpet at Schuylkill Haven’s Rotary Field for an AFL battle that could help clear up the muddied District 11 Class A and Class AA playoff pictures a little bit more.

Read the full story here >>.

Senior Jon Fritz catches a pass during the 18-12 win over Mahanoy Area. More pictures in the photo store.

The Olympians came out of the locker room at half-time ready to play football. They were down 6-0 at the half and found the end zone in the third quarter. The game went into over-time with each team scoring and missing the extra point. The second over-time, though, Mahanoy fumbled the ball and Thorpe recovered. We scored during our possession with Phil Schron punching it in for six! Congratulations boys!

Times-News pre-game story >>

Republican-Herald Story >>

Schron tackles a Miner in the open field.

Tough game but we came out with a win, 21-14. Everyone had a good game but especially Phil Schron, Renard Tebron, Tyler Mangold, Sean Green and Josh Dean.

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Republican Herald story>>.

QB Sean Green runs the ball.

Despite tons of penalties, the Olympians beat Shenandoah at home 24-6. It was homecoming and we’re all glad the field sort of held up. Now there’s three weeks till Marian comes to Olympian Stadium!

Click here for more photos from tonight’s win.

Press links: Hazleton Standard-Speaker
Republican-Herald

A harvest moon rose over the game on Sept. 24, 2010.

It was a hot night but Olympian Stadium was packed with football fans. The team did not disappoint pulling out a W over Panther Valley, 14 – 0. The fans came to see a football game and they got one. Great job guys! And thanks to all the fans for cheering on the team. We appreciate your enthusiasm and support for the football team and what the games mean to the entire school.

Did you know the concession stands raise money for the Senior Class and other clubs? Our football team and the people who support it support all of these other organizations, too. THANK YOU!

Please click here for more photos from the game and remember that all photo purchases support the football program, seventh through twelfth grade.

Here are links to the stories on the Standard-Speaker  and Republican-Herald.>>.

From the Times-News:

Through the first two weeks of the season, the Jim Thorpe football team has relied heavily on its running game.

The Olympians have run the ball a total of 87 times for 427 yards in their victories over Tamaqua and Reading Central Catholic while attempting to pass on just 15 occasions.

It is easy to see from the numbers that Mark Rosenberger’s first priority is to establish a running attack. The Jim Thorpe head coach will attempt to do the same this week. Except this time around it will be much, much tougher.

The Olympians will travel to North Schuylkill this Friday to compete in this week’s Game of the Week. Both teams enter the contest 2-0 and are averaging 329 yards-per-game on offense. However, neither offense will be the most dominant group on the field. That honor belongs to the Spartans’ defense.

Read the full story here >>.

Click here to see the 2010 Olympian Football senior players and read their profiles >>.

Ben Moore had one reception for 24 yards.

It was a long trip to Reading but the Olympians came out with a big W over first-time opponent Reading Central Catholic. Click here for the game stats from Varsity570 and here for more photos.

Press Coverage:
Reading Eagle >>.
Republican-Herald >>.
Times-News >>.