2007 Season Archive

Hontz named Scholar-Athlete

Click here for the story on the Morning Call’s Web site and here for the TIMES-NEWS article.
Congratulations Josh!

 
Touchdown Club President Pearl Sheckler, Coach Rosenberger and Club Vice President Lori Cinicola
 
Speech by Touchdown Club President Pearl Sheckler:
Coach,
- 10 years. You hit a milestone.
- For all your time, we can never re-pay.
- For all the things you have missed with your family, we can never repay.
- For the life lessons you have taught every […]

This year’s first offensive MVP had many fans at the edge of their seats when the ball was in the air. Anticipation, waiting for the next great diving catch and along touchdown reception. His work ethic in the off-season weightroom and at speed camp has made him into one of the best receivers if not […]

The first defensive MVP is a young man who will be winning this award for astonishing third straight year. On the field, he was the man who called the defense and set up the defensive front. He was essentially the quarterback of our defense.
His dedication to lifting and speed camp made him a weapon on […]

Malatak named Lineman of the Year

This year’s man in the trenches helped lead our offense and defense over the past three seasons. He was a player who was consistent and durable during his time in Jim Thorpe. He started in every game over the last three years.
This year he blossomed into a dominant two-way lineman. This young man was always […]

The Anthracite Football League believes that sportsmanship is of the utmost importance in helping young adults become successful leaders of the future. Sportsmanship is showing teammates, opponents and officials respect.
This year’s recipient of the Sportsmanship Award is a young man who has been a role model on and off the field. His patience, coachability and […]

The criteria for the Edward “Fuzzy” Fahey Memorial Award is to be awarded to a sophomore who has shown dedication, leadership, hard work ethics and the strong desire to improve.
This athlete showed his desire for all of the traits mentioned earlier during the off-season as well as during the season.
This year’s recipient bursted onto the […]

Schmidt is Special Teams MVP

This year’s Special Teams MVP came out for football for the first time this year. He was actually a two-sport fall athlete as he also was a member of the Olympian soccer team. His desire to become a kicker started last spring when he first mentioned the possibility to me. I was immediately excited because […]

Zurn awarded Phil Heraty honor

The Phil Heraty Award goes to a player who shows extreme dedication to his sport, is a team player, plays through adversity and overcomes injury. This year’s recipient is a senior who has worked very hard over the last several years. His dedication to the football program has been exceptional. This young man was on […]

2007 All-Star Selections

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 […]