Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Jim Thorpe). They simply couldn't be stopped on Friday as they easily beat the Catasauqua Rough Riders 39-0 at home. The Olympians' offense checked out after the first half but had enough points banked to take the game anyway.
Jim Thorpe's success was the result of a balanced attack that saw several players step up, but Cole Lazorick led the charge by throwing for 205 yards and four touchdowns while completing 91.7% of his passes, and also punching in a touchdown on the ground. Josh Louk was another key receiver, gaining 171 total yards and a touchdown.
Jim Thorpe didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Aaron Curran, Louk, and Lazorick picked up one apiece.
The win snapped Jim Thorpe's winning streak at five games and leaves them with a 2-5 record. As for Catasauqua, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Jim Thorpe will venture away from home to challenge Northwestern Lehigh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. One thing working in Northwestern Lehigh's favor is that they have posted at least 31 points every time they've taken the field this season. As for Catasauqua, they will be playing at home against Northern Lehigh at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Catasauqua is coming into the match on a four-game losing streak.
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