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. […]

Tamaqua defeated Minersville Monday in OT 22-21. The dramatic win squashes Minersville’s quest for its 1st Anthracite title. Jim Thorpe is now the 2007 league champion. Marian could finish with the same league record as the Olympians with a win next week but the tie breaker would be Thorpe’s 28-0 victory over the Colts. Congratulations Olympians. […]

In front of an impressive crowd, the Red Swarm defense lived up to its name on Saturday at Men of Marian stadium. The Colts never threatened to score punting 7 times in the game and managing just 6 first downs.
While the Marian offense was being smothered, the Thorpe offense was pushing the Colt defense all […]

Friday 26 October 2007. It’s finally here. Tonight’s game at Marian Catholic has high stakes. A win by Marian would assure them the 2007 Anthracite League Title. A win by the Olympians could create a 3 way tie for the title. Both teams enter the game with 7-1 records. Come out to Hometown and support your […]

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Notable quote referencing last week’s victory:
“In a game that Schuylkill Haven coach Mike Farr made excuses as to why his standout Zach Barket, who came into last Friday’s game with more than 1,600 yards, managed just 25 yards, Redline finished with 111 on 25 carries. Those 111 yards […]

After limiting an explosive Pocono Mtn West to 7 points in week 7. The Red Swarm welcomed one of the state’s leading rushers in week 8. Zach Barket had averaged 250 yards per game entering the contest and some had asked the question “Can anyone stop Zach Barket?” That question was answered on Saturday afternoon […]

Tonight’s home game vs Schuylkill Haven has been postponed. The game has been rescheduled for Saturday afternoon at 1pm. Come out and support the Olympians as they continue their drive toward the D XI playoffs.

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The Olympians are making preparations for their upcoming game vs Pocono Mtn West this Friday at home. The AAAA West Panthers are currently 4-2 and sit atop the Mountain Valley Conference. The Panthers feature an explosive offense lead by QB Mangual who is a threat to both run & pass. They have scored over 28 […]