Pearl Sheckler was honored and recognized for her ten years of service to the Touchdown Club.

The annual Jim Thorpe High School football Banquet was held today, Jan. 23, 2011 at Jim Thorpe Area High School. Many players were recognized for outstanding sportsmanship, leadership and dedication. We also honored Pearl Sheckler for her ten years of service to the Touchdown Club, five as president.

Award winners are:
Sean Green, Anthracite League Sportsmanship Award which is presented to a senior who is a leader, has a strong work ethic and shows extreme sportsmanship on and off the field.

Cody Mann, Lehigh Valley Scholar Athlete nominee which is given to the student-athlete who demonstrates academic achievement, football ability and school and community leadership. Cody will represent Jim Thorpe at the regional awards ceremony later this year.

Terry Moll, Phil Heraty Award, which is given to the player who has been the greatest inspiration to his fellow players, never misses practice, and continues to participate and be actively involved even if injured or otherwise cannot play.

Alonzo McGill, Ed Fuzzy Fahey Award, which is presented to an underclassman who has shown leadership, hard-work, ethic and desire to improve. The award is given in memory of Edward “Fuzzy” Fahey, a Mauch Chunk Catholic High School graduate who served in World War II. Fahey was paralyzed in an accident at Lake Harmony when he was home on leave. He was a life-long supporter of Jim Thorpe football and this award is given by the Redline-Fahey family.

Offensive MVP:

Co-Defensive MVPs: Tyler Mangold and

Special Teams MVP:

Co-Linemen of the Year: Wes Hurley and Sean Leslie

Award winners are from left: Phil Schron, special teams MVP, Shane Edwards, offensive MVP, Terry Moll, Phil Heraty Award for inspiration, Tyler Mangold, co-defensive MVP, Jon Fritz, co-defensive MVP, Sean Green, Anthracite League Sportsmanship Award. Back row: Sean Leslie, co-Lineman of the Year, Wes Hurley, Co-Lineman of the Year, Alonzo McGill, Ed Fuzzy Fahey Award for leadership, and Cody Mann, Lehigh Valley Scholar Athlete nominee.

The seniors are from left: Chris DeMarco, Justin Cannalley, Terry Moll, Shane Edwards, Jon Fritz, Sean Green, Mike Munoz, and Josh Dean. Back row: Sean Leslie, Wes Hurley, Pete McGuire, Cody Mann, Steven Hayes, Dante Lynch and Tyler Mangold. Missing from the photo are: Cody Baier, Ryan Boileau, James Denny, Rich Emery, Alex Rivera and Renard Tabron.

Seniors with outgoing Touchdown Club President Pearl Sheckler.

Click here for the Times-News 2010 All-Star Team  >>.

QB Terry Moll looks to throw a pass.

No one expected Jim Thorpe to give Northern Lehigh a run for its money but the Olympians did just that on Saturday night ending the first half with a score of 14-13. The Bulldogs eventually overpowered the Olympians and won 35-19 but Jim Thorpe was successful in stopping No. Lehigh’s two best players, Kern and Remalley. Great job guys!

Clair Yaich shows her Olympian spirit at the Fan Bridge before the game.

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The story from the Morning Call is here >>.
The story from the Republican-Herald is here >>.

Some of the players with the Route 209 Trophy.

It was a slippery game, but the Olympians pushed through the mud and dominated the Indians in the 18-0 victory which keeps the Route 209 Trophy in Jim Thorpe for another year.

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QB Terry Moll and RB Shane Edwards share a laugh. Having fun is what the game is all about - oh, and winning too!

The Jim Thorpe Olympians came home after three weeks on the road to romp the Marian Catholic Colts, 41-0. Click here for more photos from the game.

Republican-Herald story is here >>.

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.

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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>>.