Jim Thorpe needed a bounce back win after a tough five-set loss to Blue Mountain in the Schuylkill League playoffs last week.
That’s exactly what the Olympians got on Tuesday, sweeping Executive Educ.
FOUNTAIN SPRINGS - Untimely errors were unkind to Jim Thorpe in its Schuylkill League quarterfinal matchup with Blue Mountain on Monday.
The Eagles were able to take advantage of the Olympians miscue.
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Athlete of the Week
Oct. 9-Oct. 15
Rylee Ruggiero, Pleasant Valley Volleyball - Ruggiero collected 47 kills, 16 blocks and six digs in helping the Bears go 4-0, including a win in the EPC .
Few sports, if any, have momentum swings that occur as often between evenly-matched teams as volleyball.
Tuesday night’s Schuylkill League battle between Jim Thorpe and Blue Mountain was a classic exa.
There’s a message teams need to grasp when facing Jim Thorpe’s volleyball team - be prepared to defend serves.
It’s a staple of a Fallabel-coached team.
Olympian mentor Chris Fallabel is no stranger .