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Smith named all-time wrestler

Sunday, December 27th, 2009

From the Pottsville Republican-Herald: JIM THORPE – Dillon Smith gave himself a holiday gift Saturday, capturing a championship in his home gym at the Jim Thorpe Christmas Tournament.

Smith went 4-0 in the round-robin event to win the 145-pound title. In addition, he was named the tournament’s Outstanding Wrestler. In the process, he became Jim Thorpe’s all-time leading wins leader with 117. He passed Michael Wernett, who had 114.

A state qualifier last season, Smith was coming off a second-place finish at the Penn Cambria Tournament.

At Jim Thorpe, Lehighton won the team title with 135 points, followed by Allentown Central Catholic (72) and Pottsville (69).

The Crimson Tide had three champions in Bailey Roos (103), Jimmy Harris (112) and Shawn Cicero (160). Cicero finished 5-0 in his bracket.

For Williams Valley, Tim Murray (135) and Brandon Wagner (215) earned gold.

Lehighton won six championships; ACC had two champs.

Click here for photos on jimthorpesports.com.

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Panthers beat Olympians

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Olympian Red Swarm tackle one of the Panthers.

It was a tough battle Friday night between the Jim Thorpe Olympians and the Pocono Mountain West Panthers. The Panthers came out on top, 8-6.

Please visit olympianfootball.com for more photos from the game. All photo purchases benefit The Jim Thorpe Touchdown Club.

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Pocono Record’s Kuhns previews PMW game

Friday, October 16th, 2009

Read Mike Kuhn’s preview of tonight’s Jim Thorpe / Pocono Mountain West game at Jim Thorpe Area High School. Click here.

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Jim Thorpe prepares for PMW

Thursday, October 15th, 2009

Corey Cinicola runs for a touchdown against Minersville, Oct. 10, 2009.

Jim Thorpe is coming off a big win against Minersville to face the tough AAAA Pocono Mountain West.

Please come to the game and cheer on the Olympians. The game is scheduled for Friday, Oct. 16 at 7 p.m. at Jim Thorpe Area High School.

Visit olympianfootball.com for more photos from every game. Also check out Varsity570.com for stats and standings.