Thorpe breaks up this pass during the Aug. 27 scrimmage at Palmerton.

The Thursday, August 27 scrimmage against Palmerton attracted a big crowd on both sides of the field as the Olympians and Blue Bombers practiced game situations for three hours.

Jim Thorpe’s defense looked solid with Tyler Mangold, Mike Carpenter and Fox building an imposing wall at the line.

Cody Baier scored a touchdown on a run from QB Corey Cinicola.

There were lots of other great plays and thanks to the fans who came out to cheer on the team!

Our first game is against Tamaqua at Veteran’s Stadium.  In case you haven’t heard, WNEP ranked Tamaqua #16 in their Super 16.

Let’s show WNEP and all of Northeastern PA who really deserves to be on the Super 16!

Click here for more photos from the scrimmage.

Coach Rosenberger announces seniors and award winners at the Jan. 11 2009 banquet.

The Jim Thorpe Area High School football program held its annual banquet Jan. 11, 2009 at the high school. The banquet is an opportunity to congratulate all 72 football players and honor those who have displayed outstanding leadership, athletic success and academic achievement.

Coach Rosenberger started the banquet recapping the 6-4 season which ended with key victories against Marian and Lehighton. Rosenberger said the 2008 record wasn’t what he wanted but quoting a fellow coach he said, “It’s not how you start, it’s how you finish.” Rosenberger said he’ll accept that this year since we did crush Marian and Lehighton which means a lot to our program and our community.

Award Winners:
Kysheem Lynch — Offensive MVP
CJ Lehmann — Defensive MVP
Nate Schmidt — Special Teams MVP
Tyler Mangold — Lineman of the Year
Chris DeMuro — Anthracite League Sportsmanship Award
Bill Rieck — Lehigh Valley Scholar Athlete
Tony Mistretta — Phil Heraty Award
Tyler Mangold — Ed Fuzzy Fahey Award

Click on pictures below for descriptions and names.

The following players were recognized at the Annual Football Banquet, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 for their 2007 All-Star Selections:

Billy Rieck – Center
Honorable Mention Schuylkill County North Team
Honorable Mention All Anthracite Team

Tyler Mangold – Guard
Honorable Mention Schuylkill County North Team
Honorable Mention All Anthracite Team

Joe Garland – RB
Honorable Mention RB – All Anthracite Team

Nathan White – OT
2nd Team Schuylkill County North Team
2nd Team Anthracite Team
2nd Team Times News

Anthony Mistretta – DB
2nd Team Schuylkill County North Team
2nd Team Anthracite League

Jake Zurn – DB
2nd Team Schuylkill County North Team
2nd Team Anthracite League
2nd Team Times News – Defensive Specialist

Nathan Schmidt – Kicker
1st Team Schuylkill County North Team
1st Team Anthracite League
1st Team Times News

Corey Cinicola – QB
1st Team Schuylkill County North Team
1st Team Anthracite League
1st Team Pottsville Republican
1st Team Times News
2nd Team Morning Call
Honorable Mention Pennsylvania Football News All State

Kyle Porembo – LB
1st Team Schuylkill County North Team LB
1st Team Anthracite League LB
1st Team Times News
Honorable Mention – Reading Eagle LB

Scott McGonigal
1st Team Schuylkill County North Team LB
1st Team Anthracite LB & FB
1st TeamTimes News
1st Team Pottsville Republican LB
1st Team Reading Eagle – Anthracite Region LB 

Eric Busocker
1st Team  Schuylkill County North Team DB
1st Team Anthracite League DB
1st Team Pottsville Republican DB
1st Team Times News DB
2nd Team Anthracite League WR
Honorable Mention – Reading Eagle WR
Honorable Mention Pennsylvania Football News All State DB

Lance Malatak
1st Team Schuylkill County North Team Guard & DT
1st Team Anthracite League Guard & DT
Anthracite League Lineman of the Year
1st Team Times News
2nd Team Pottsville Republican Offensive Guard
Honorable Mention – Reading Eagle Offensive Guard
3rd Team Pennsylvania Football News All State

Phil Redline – RB
1st Team Schuylkill County North Team
1st Team Anthracite League
1st Team Times News
2nd Team Pottsville Republican
Honorable Mention – Reading Eagle RB
Honorable Mention Pennsylvania Football News All State

Josh Hontz
1st Team Schuylkill County North Team WR
Offensive Player of the Year Anthracite League
2nd Team Schuylkill County DE
1st Team Anthracite League
2nd Team All Anthracite DE
Co-Offensive Player of the Year
1st Team Times News
1st Team Pottsville Republican
1st Team Reading Eagle – Anthracite Region
1st Team Morning Call
2nd Team Associated Press All State
3rd Team Pennsylvania Football News All State