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.

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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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!

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Carl St. Hill, 20, is taken down in a sea of mud.

The weather was horrible and so was the field. The Olympians had lots of chances to beat visiting Pocono Mountain West but didn’t pull it off in a heartbreaking loss, 8-6.

Sean Green acknowledges Cinicola after a key catch in the red zone.

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Game photos are here. The Freshman team closed the season with a victory over Lehighton 19-6. The Freshman Red Swarm defense dominated another game forcing several turnovers. Sean Green had 2 interceptions and Shawn McHose had one. Stunts by NG John Fritz & LB Conner Jamison kept the Indian offense from getting on track. On offense the Olympians scored 3 TDs (Justin Cannalley, Terry Moll & Shawn McHose).

The Olympian Freshman football team defeated Marian Catholic 21-0 on Monday. Thorpe scored 3 rushing TDs (2 by Shawn McHose and I by Justin Canalley). The star of the game was the swarming Jim Thorpe defense. Terry Moll & Sean Green each had interceptions, Green’s came in the endzone to end a Colt scoring threat. Another Marian drive was stopped deep in Thorpe territory when Pete McGuire forced and recovered a fumble. In all the freshman Red Swarm forced five turnovers. Olympian Joel Nieves scored on defense when he recorded a safety on an attempted punt. Congratulations to the freshman team.

The Olympian Freshman Football Team has evened its record at 3-3 following 2 dominate performances against Minersville.  Last week the Freshman shut out Minersville at home 14-0. They followed that with an impressive 26-6 win at Minersville earlier this week. The Special Teams set the tone on the opening kickoff. The Miner return man fumbled and Ryan “Frenchy” Boileau scooped up the loose ball returning it all the way for an Olympian TD. The Thorpe defense dominated the Miners lead by Joel Nieves. Nieves recorded multiple sacks and punished ball carriers all evening. On offense, Shawn McHose scored on a 30 yd run and Terry Moll scored twice (once on a kickoff return and on a reception from QB Sean Green). The Freshman look to continue their momentum when they play at Pocono Mtn West next Tuesday.