At times they appeared to be over-matched, but they were never overwhelmed.
Even when they fell behind by 10 points early in the third period, Jim Thorpe refused to wither in the final minutes against.
His appearance stands out in a crowd. Walk into any gym during a Lehighton girls’ JV basketball game, and you will immediately notice him on the courtside giving instructions to his players.
He’s the .
Panther Valley came into its matchup with Schuylkill League Division 1 opponent Jim Thorpe playing confident basketball, having won three straight games.
The Panthers were able to continue that confi.
A modest three-game winning streak can have a significant effect upon a basketball program that has not had a recent history of success.
Friday night’s 54-36 win over Lehighton has done just that for.
Joe Berezwick will always cherish his memories of coaching in the Schuylkill League basketball playoffs at Martz Hall.
For basketball lifers in Schuylkill County - and points east and west - it’s easy.