Jim Thorpe Summer Basketball League rosters and schedules are released
The Jim Thorpe Summer Adult Mens' Basketball League was started by legendary coach Kenny Kline back in 1957. Now, 53 years later, the annual summer tradition is still going strong.
The league will play triple-headers once again on Monday and Thursdays beginning on Monday, June 28th. The first game starts at 6 p.m., the second game will follow at 7 p.m. and the night cap will start at 8 p.m.
To participate as always, the player must be 18-years of age or older, a graduate of Jim Thorpe High School or a resident of the Jim Thorpe area or an employee of the Jim Thorpe School District.
There will be no rain-out dates except for playoff games.
ROSTERS
Getz Transportation (Red team)
Craig Zurn (Captain), Eric Busocker, Adam Busocker, Kyle Busocker, Jared Smith, Gerard Barile, Kurt Reichert, Louis Ventrella, Dennis McGinley, Earl Kunkel, Dan Dilberian, Ben Flizack, Pat Dennis and Chris Hibbler
Highland Beverages (Blue team)
Brad Hurley (Captain), Mark Zaengle, Chad Zaengle, Geno Duffy, Matt Dunbar, Derick Reis, Mark K. Klotz, Will Kunkle, Jon Young, Matt Reabold, Kerry Hinkle, Sam Lux
M.C. Pharmacy (Orange/White team)
Jason Miller (Captain), Ian Miller, Frank Miller, Jason McElmoyle, Brian Knepper, Andrew Sutphin, Eric Schrantz, Chris McLaughlin, Jake Herman, Tim Baker, TJ McKeow, Luke Herman
J.T. Steak & Ale (Green team)
Brad O'Donnell (Captain), Tony Stoeckel, Mike Chapman, Steve Haldeman, Brian O'Donnell, Josh Hontz, Matt Yaich, Mike Luckenbill, Lee Snyder, Mike Thomas, Bill Brown
J.T. National Bank (Tan team)
Steve Calcano (Captain), Scott McGonigal, Phil Redline, Kyle Proembo, Jacob Zurn, Brandon Lux, Nate Jones, Joe Searfoss, Blake Yurchak, Mike McGlynn, Nate Reabold
St. Luke's Rehab (White/Blue team)
Leo O'Donnell (Captain), Kevin Binder, Gene Binder, Jerry Bing, Mike Pope, Mike Gruber, John McGinley, Jim Paluck, Brian "Pip" Rehrig, Don Reis, Sean McFadden, Duke Blauch, Carl Hunsicker, Dave Gavornick
SCHEDULE
Monday, June 28
6 p.m. - Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale vs. Jim Thorpe National Bank; 7 p.m. - Highland Beverages vs. Getz's Transportation; 8 p.m. - M.C. Pharmacy vs. St. Luke's Rehab
Thursday, July 1
6 p.m. - Highland Beverages vs. M.C. Pharmacy; 7 p.m. - St. Luke's Rehab vs. Jim Thorpe National Bank; 8 p.m. - Getz's Transportation vs. Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale
Monday, July 5
6 p.m. - Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale vs. Highland Beverages; 7 p.m. - M.C. Pharmacy vs. Jim Thorpe National Bank; 8 p.m. - St. Luke's Rehab vs. Getz's Transportation
Thursday, July 8
6 p.m. - Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale vs. M.C. Pharmacy; 7 p.m. - Jim Thorpe National Bank vs. Getz's Transportation; 8 p.m. - St. Luke's Rehab vs. Highland Beverages
Monday, July 12
6 p.m. - Jim Thorpe National Bank vs. Highland Beverages; 7 p.m. - M.C. Pharmacy vs. Getz's Transportation; 8 p.m. - St. Luke's Rehab vs. Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale
Thursday, July 15
6 p.m. - Getz's Transportation vs. Highland Beverages; 7 p.m. - M.C. Pharmacy vs. St. Luke's Rehab; 8 p.m. - Jim Thorpe National Bank vs. Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale
Monday, July 19
6 p.m. - Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale vs. Getz's Transportation; 7 p.m. - M.C. Pharmacy vs. Highland Beverages; 8 p.m. - Jim Thorpe National Bank vs. St. Luke's Rehab
Thursday, July 22
6 p.m. - Jim Thorpe National Bank vs. M.C. Pharmacy; 7 p.m. - Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale vs. Highland Beverages; 8 p.m. - Getz's Transportation vs. St. Luke's Rehab
Monday, July 26
6 p.m. - Getz's Transportation vs. Jim Thorpe National Bank; 7 p.m. - Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale vs. M.C. Pharmacy; 8 p.m. Highland Beverages vs. St. Luke's Rehab
Thursday, July 29
6 p.m. - Jim Thorpe Steak & Ale vs. St. Luke's Rehab; 7 p.m. - M.C. Pharmacy vs. Getz's Transportation; 8 p.m. - Highland Beverages vs. Jim Thorpe National Bank
Monday, August 2
PLAYOFFS
6:30 p.m. - Team 3 vs. Team 6; 7:30 p.m. - Team 4 vs. Team 5 (Teams 1 and 2 - draw byes)
Thursday, August 5
"FINAL FOUR"
6:30 p.m. Team 1 vs. Winner of Team 4 and Team 5; 7:30 p.m. Team 2 vs. Winner of Team 3 and 6
Monday, August 9
CHAMPIONSHIP
Tip-off at 7 p.m.
Thursday, August 12
All-Star Game at 7 p.m.