The 2025 high school football season continues with a Schuylkill League showdown as the Jim Thorpe Olympians travel to face the Blue Mountain Eagles on Friday, September 5, 2025, at 7:00 PM. Both teams are hungry for momentum, with Jim Thorpe looking to build on their balanced start and Blue Mountain aiming to claim their first win of the year in front of a home crowd.
Game Details
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Matchup: Jim Thorpe (PA) @ Blue Mountain (PA)
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Date & Time: 9/5/2025 – 7:00 PM
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Location: Blue Mountain Area Senior High School, Schuylkill Haven, PA
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Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Jim Thorpe Olympians
The Olympians enter at 1-1 overall, showing flashes of both offensive efficiency and defensive toughness. Ranked #6,612 nationally and #263 in Pennsylvania, Jim Thorpe has leaned on the dual-threat ability of QB Cole Lazorick, who has been their engine both on the ground and through the air. For the Olympians to succeed, they’ll need to sustain drives and limit costly mistakes against a scrappy Blue Mountain defense.
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2025 Record: 1-1
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National Rank: #6,612
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State Rank (PA): #263
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Key to Win: Keep Lazorick protected, balance the attack, and force turnovers to control the tempo.
Main Squad
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QB: Cole Lazorick
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RB: Ethan Morales
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WR: Josh Louk
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WR/DB: Aiden Wolfe
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LB: Kaden Hess
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DL: Nick Faust
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OL: Logan Peters
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DB: Drew Kistler
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WR: Ryan Andrews
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LB: Chase Dalton
Blue Mountain Eagles
The Eagles sit at 0-2 but remain dangerous at home. Ranked #4,873 nationally and #182 in Pennsylvania, Blue Mountain has shown flashes of strong play, averaging 134.5 rushing yards per game despite the losses. Dual-threat QB Cohen Kirby and RB Brody Foose are key playmakers who must spark early drives to swing momentum. With a physical defense anchored by LB Reese Miller, the Eagles will look to grind out their first win in front of their fans.
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2025 Record: 0-2
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National Rank: #4,873
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State Rank (PA): #182
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Key to Win: Establish the run early, keep Jim Thorpe’s QB contained, and capitalize in the red zone.
Main Squad
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QB: Cohen Kirby
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RB: Brody Foose
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WR: Chase Guers
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WR/DB: Eli Conrad
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LB: Reese Miller
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DL: William Shaner
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OL: Owen Barrett
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DB: Gavin Reilly
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WR: Caleb Donnelly
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LB: Mason Fuller
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Record | PF | PA |
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| Jim Thorpe | #6,612 | #263 | 1-1 | 35 | 30 |
| Blue Mountain | #4,873 | #182 | 0-2 | 27 | 62 |
Abu Sayem is a sports enthusiast and writer who enjoys sharing stories about high school athletics. He is passionate about celebrating the teamwork, dedication, and spirit of young athletes.
