Jim Thorpe Blue wins SS. Peter and Paul's youth basketball tournament

Jim Thorpe Blue won the championship of the SS. Peter and Paul's Youth Basketball Tournament that was held recently in Lehighton.

Jim Thorpe Blue won the Peter Division with a 2-1 record. Tamaqua won the Paul Division with a 3-0 record. The two teams then met for the championship with JT Blue posting a 36-31 victory.

Tournament results

Palmerton 36, SS.Peter/Paul's 25

Tamaqua 39, Jim Thorpe Blue 34

Jim Thorpe Red 23, LABC 18

Jim Thorpe Blue 36, Palmerton 19

LABC 36, SS. Peter/Paul's 23

Tamaqua 26, Jim Thorpe Red 13

Jim Thorpe Blue 29, SS.Peter/Paul's 14

Palmerton 27, Jim Thorpe Red 16

Tamaqua 43, LABC 23

Championship Game

Jim Thorpe Blue 36 Palmerton 31