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The 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.

The Anthracite League Champion Olympians are preparing to face the Northern Lehigh Bulldogs in the first round of the District XI AA playoffs. The game will be held at Jim Thorpe Stadium Saturday Nov 10th at 7pm. The Olympians earned the number 4 seed and the Bulldogs are the number 5 seed. District XI/I has 8 teams qualify for playoffs. The top seed this year went to Lansdale Catholic out of District I. The Bulldogs of Northern Lehigh compete in the Colonial League and have a 7-3 record. They have a strong rushing attack that features several talented runners. NL has a strong football tradition including a deep run into the state playoffs a few years ago. Come out to support the Olympians in their last home game of the 2007 season. Future playoff games will be on the road.