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Unfortunately, the school records are not updated but I would like to believe that 60 catches in one season is probably a school record. In addition, he had 1,006 yards receiving on the season and 11 touchdowns. One of this year’s MVPs - Josh Hontz. Th His strength and his speed were his two greatest attributes. This young man finished this year with 1,275 yards rushing and 10 touchdowns. A lot was made about another RB in our league from Schuylkill Haven but if I had my choice I would take Redline any day - after all he can run on a muddy field! This year’s co-offensive MVP is Phil Redline. Tags: Josh Hontz, Phil Redline The following players were recognized at the Annual Football Banquet, Sunday, Jan. 27, 2008 for their 2007 All-Star Selections: Billy Rieck - Center Tyler Mangold - Guard Joe Garland - RB Nathan White - OT Anthony Mistretta - DB Jake Zurn - DB Nathan Schmidt - Kicker Corey Cinicola - QB Kyle Porembo - LB Scott McGonigal Eric Busocker Lance Malatak Phil Redline - RB Josh Hontz
Josh caught 60 passes for 1006 yards and scored 11 touchdowns. Hontz was a consistent threat that drew double coverage from the defense on many occasions. He used his physical strength and leaping ability to constantly create separation from defensive backs. The crowd was often brought to its feet by #5’s spectacular diving receptions. Josh was also a great downfield blocker that helped fuel the Olympian running game. Congratulations Josh. Tags: Josh Hontz
In the 3rd quarter the Crusaders capped a 90 yard drive witha 15 yard Howell TD run to make the score 14-7. The Olympians drove to the LC 10 yard line with 5:40 remaining in the game but were stopped on downs when a 4th down pass to Hontz was tipped away by the defense. Three plays later Howeel sealed the Olympians fate with a 67 yard TD run to make the score 21-7. Howell would finish the game with 161 yds rushing. JT fumbled on the next possession and the Crusader QB Shane Pinzka scored the final TD of the game on a 42 yd run. Jim Thorpe ended the season 9-3. The Olympians won the Anthracite League Title for the second straight year (and the 3rd time in the last 4 years). The team also won the first football playoff game in school history with a 42-14 victory over Northern Lehigh in the first round of district playoffs. Tags: Corey Cinicola, Josh Hontz, Lansdale Catholic, PlayoffsThe Olympians posted an impressive 42-14 win over the Northern Lehigh Bulldogs last Saturday night in the first round of the District XI AA playoffs (pictures coming to site soon). It was the first post season victory in school history for Jim Thorpe. The Bulldogs took an early 7-0 lead but could not find an answer for the Thorpe passing attack. Olympian QB Corey Cinicola threw for 253 yards with 6 TD passes and no interceptions. Pulling in TD passes were Kysheem Lynch (2), Eric Busocker (2), Josh Hontz & Kyle Porembo. The Red Swarm defense was impressive as well, allowing NL only 3 first downs in the second half. In the district semi-finals the Olympians will face Lansdale Catholic on Friday at 7pm at Wissahickon HS. Tags: Corey Cinicola, Eric Busocker, Josh Hontz, Kyle Porembo, Kysheem Lynch, Northern Lehigh, PlayoffsOutstanding plays by TIMES-NEWS Player of the Week Josh Hontz, QB Cinicola, Redline, McGonigle, Adams, Garland, White, Jones and the entire Olympian team resulted in another X in the win column. We have some video clips of the game. Here’s one: Go to our YouTube channel to see them. Tags: Corey Cinicola, Joe Garland, Josh Hontz, Nathan White, Phil Redline, Scott McGonigalMarian Catholic 21 Game Photos Marian outlasts Jim Thorpe to force a 3-way tie for the lead in the Anthracite Football League. Both teams fought extremely hard in a driving rain in front af a huge homecoming crowd at Jim Thorpe. The Red Swarm defense allowed only 50 yards rushing and forced 3 turnovers but was hurt several times on big pass plays. In the end, it was the Colts that capitalized on Thorpe miscues to win the game.The Olympians capped their first possession with a 5-yd TD pass from Craig Zurn to Scott McGonigal. Alex Landon made the extra point to give Thorpe the 7-0 lead. Marian answered later in the first quarter on a 2-yd run by Brad Petrisch. The Olympians held on to the lead by blocking the extra point leaving the score at 7-6 after one quarter. Jim Thorpe extended the lead to 14-6 at half-time on a 63-yd flea flicker from Zurn to Josh Hontz. In the 3rd quarter Marian took advantage of good field position to tie the score at 14. Adam Agosti capped the dive with an 8-yd run. A 2-pt conversion pass from Agosti to Petrisch knotted the game. The game would remain tied for most of the 4th quarter with neither team able to get into an offensive rhythm. The Olympians seemed to be poised to take the lead. With eight minutes remaining in the game, Agosti was sacked and fumbled. Kyle Porembo recovered setting up the Olympians with a first and goal at the Colt 5-yd line. Two running plays field reach the endzone and on third down Travis John made a diving interception in the endzone to end the threat. The Red Swarm defense stopped the Colts again but Thorpe fumbled the ball away near midfield. A few plays later Agosti connected with Kevin McNavage who avoided two tackles and raced 40 yards to put the Colts up 21-14. With 22 seconds remaining in the game, Craig Zurn scrambled 39 yards to the endzone while avoiding several Colt defenders. The play was negated however on a phantom block in the back penalty. Time expired before the Olympians could run another play. RUSHING: Marian: Petrisch 26-50, Yorke 2-16, Confer 1-9, King 3-5, Rizzo 1-1, Agosti 11-(-30), JT: Redline 14-40, Garland 1-8, McGonigal 1-5. PASSING: Marian: Agosti 9-17-1-149, JT: Zurn 7-21-2-154. RECEIVING: Marian: McNavage 4-84, Stevens 4-33, Petrisch 1-32, JT: Hontz 2-94, McGonigal 2-14, DeBenedittis 1-24, Skaflestad 1-11, Redline 1-11. If Shenandoah Valley and Marian Catholic both win in week 10, they will share a Tri-Championship with Jim Thorpe (all 3 teams would have an 8-1 league record). All 3 teams have already clinched spots in the District XI playoffs (SV & Marian in A and Thorpe in AA). Tags: Alex Landon, Craig Zurn, Josh Hontz, Kyle Porembo, Marian, Scott McGonigalJim Thorpe 31 Schuylkill Haven 6 The Jim Thorpe offense looked sluggish to start the game and the first quarter ended in a scoreless tie. The game did not remain close for much longer. The Olympian offense got a spark when Corey Cinicola completed a 36 yd pass to Craig Zurn. Just a few plays later, Phil Redline scored on a 7 yd TD run. Two plays into the next Haven possession, Zurn intercepted a pass and returned it for a defensive TD. Alex Landon would cap the first half scoring with a 31 yard field goal. Jim Thorpe held a 17-0 lead at the half. The Red Swarm defense dominated the Haven offense only allowing 147 total yards and causing 2 fumbles. Robert Mathurin was practically unstoppable on the D-Line for the Olympians. Zach Barkett, the AFL’s leading rusher entering the game, finished the night with only 60 yds on 20 carries. The Olympians used a balanced offensive attack to move the ball on the Canes. Zurn passed for over 100 yards including a 4 yd TD pass to Josh Hontz in the 3rd quarter that expanded the Thorpe lead to 24-0. Redline led the Olympian rushing attack with 60 yds. Zurn rushed for 56 and Joe Garland added 3 carries for 12 yds in his first game since returning from an injury. Zurn completed 3 passes to Raul DeBenedittis for 66 yds, Hontz caught 2 for 12 yds and Ben Flizack had 1 reception for 21 yds. Zurn rushed for a 15 yd TD early in the 4th quarter to make the score 31-0. The Hurricanes escaped the shutout with an 8 yard TD run late in the final quarter. Tags: Alex Landon, Ben Flizack, Corey Cinicola, Craig Zurn, Josh Hontz, Phil Redline, Raul DeBenedittis, Robert Mathurin, Schuylkill Haven, Zach BarkettJim Thorpe 38 Jim Thorpe improves record to 7-0. Jim Thorpe jumped out to an early 14-0 lead Friday on rushing TDs by Phil Redline and Scott McGonigal. The Panthers dominated the remainder of the half scoring 21 points. PMW quarterback Jon Mangual had a tremendous game throwing for 216 yards and evading the JT rush. JT trailed for the first time this season 21-14 at the half. The Olympians regrouped at the half and scored 17 3rd quarter points. The Red Swarm defense set up the Thorpe offense forcing back-to-back turnovers on Panther drives. Corey Cinicola, making his first career start, threw a 27yd TD pass to Raul DeBenedittis to tie the score at 21. Redline would score his 2nd rushing TD on the next JT possession to give the Olympians a lead they would not relinquish. Alex Landon connected on his first field goal of the year to expand the JT lead to 31-21. Redline scored a 3rd rushing TD in the 4th quarter to make the score 38-21. The Panthers would not quit and drove for a TD of their own to cut the Thorpe lead to 38-28 with under 5 minutes to play. An onside kick attempt by PMW was recovered by Mike Thomas. The Olympians would be forced to punt and made a final defensive stand to preserve the win for the Olympians. Cinicola finished 8-15 for 146yds 1td and 2 ints. His main target was Josh Hontz with 4 receptions for 61yds. Redline had a huge game on the ground carrying 32 times for 135 yds and 3 scores. The Red Swarm defense played a tremendous second half containing Mangual who was so elusive in the first half. NEXT GAME 7pm Friday October 20th at Schuylkill Haven Tags: Alex Landon, Corey Cinicola, Josh Hontz, Mike Thomas, Phil Redline, Pocono Mountain West, Raul DeBenedittis, Scott McGonigal |
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 best receiver to ever come out of Jim Thorpe.
is year’s other co-MVP is a young man who has been entertaining fans with his legs for four years - three as a starter and one as a complimentary back. This young man has show extreme dedication to personal perfection as he spent seven years in Speed Camp and countless more hours in the weightroom.
Congratulations to Olympian Josh Hontz who was named 2nd Team All State at wide receiver.
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