Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Jim Thorpe trounced by Mahanoy Area
January 27, 2024: Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 In Saturday's non-league match, the visiting Mahanoy Area Golden Bears basketball team scored a decisive 61-20 triumph over the Jim Thorpe Olympians.
In their next game, the Golden Bears meet the Nativity BVM Green Wave (Pottsville, PA) in a Schuylkill County 3 match, on Monday, January 29. Mahanoy Area will attempt to move on its 4-9 season record. The Green Wave enter the match with a 3-12 record after their 54-48 non-league win over West Shore Christian Academy (Shiremanstown, PA).
With the defeat, Jim Thorpe moves to 0-17 on the year. The Olympians travel to Blue Mountain (Schuylkill Haven, PA) to meet the Eagles in a Schuylkill County 1 match on Monday, January 29. The Eagles enter the match with a record of 15-4. Blue Mountain won 38-26 in their recent league match against Pine Grove (Pine Grove, PA)