Pennsylvania High School Basketball - Jim Thorpe nips Marian Catholic
December 21, 2022: Jim Thorpe, PA 18229 Jim Thorpe Olympians (Jim Thorpe, PA) backers were pleased Wednesday as they saw their basketball squad hold off the visiting Marian Catholic (Tamaqua, PA), 42-35 in a non-league bout.
With the victory, Jim Thorpe upgrades its record to 3-5 on the campaign. The Olympians travel to Palmerton (Palmerton, PA) to play the Blue Bombers in a non-league bout on Tuesday, December 27. The Blue Bombers come into the bout with a record of 8-0. Palmerton won 55-21 in their recent league bout against Catasauqua (Catasauqua, PA)
Next up, the play the Panther Valley Panthers (Lansford, PA) in a non-league bout, on Tuesday, December 27. Marian Catholic will attempt to upgrade on its 2-4 season record. The Panthers come into the bout with a 6-2 record after their 70-47 non-league win over Southern Columbia Area (Catawissa, PA).