Football Recap: Southern Lehigh Spartans vs. Jim Thorpe Olympians
Southern Lehigh won the last time they faced Jim Thorpe, and things went their way on Thursday too. The Southern Lehigh Spartans blew past the Jim Thorpe Olympians 56-27. Considering the Spartans have won seven contests by more than 21 points this season, Thursday's blowout was nothing new.
Josh Louk and Cole Lazorick certainly did their best on Thursday to avoid the loss. Louk gained 327 total yards and four touchdowns, while Lazorick threw for 389 yards and three touchdowns while picking up 13.0 yards per attempt. What's more, Louk also racked up 77 rushing yards, the most he's had since back in August.
Southern Lehigh's victory bumped their record up to 9-2. As for Jim Thorpe, they dropped their record down to 3-8 with the loss, which was their seventh straight on the road dating back to last season.
Southern Lehigh has the luxury of staying home for another week and will welcome Pottsville at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday. Jim Thorpe does not have any more games scheduled as of now.
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