For whatever reason, it's the away team that's had the advantage when Jim Thorpe and Pen Argyl meet (three straight games heading into this one) and that held true again on Saturday. The Olympians took a 3-1 hit to the loss column at the hands of the Green Knights. Jim Thorpe were given a dose of their own medicine in this game as Pen Argyl apparently hadn't forgotten their loss the last time these teams played back in September of 2024.
Jim Thorpe's defeat was their third straight at home, which dropped their record down to 7-4. As for Pen Argyl, their win ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-6-1.
We've got plenty of inter-conference action coming up soon. Jim Thorpe is set to face off against their familiar foe Wilson Area at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday. Meanwhile, Pen Argyl will take on rival Catasauqua at 7:00 p.m. on Tuesday.
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