Jonathan Lilly, a 1997 Jim Thorpe graduate, was a standout baseball player for the Olympians.

Lilly excelled as a three-year starting pitcher, and at one time held the baseball program’s all-time strikeout mark.

He had numerous 12-plus strikeout games in his career, and in his junior season he compiled a record of 6-1 in Schuylkill League play with an ERA below 3.00.

The former Thorpe standout made his mark as a youngster, striking out 70 batters during his sophomore season.

Lilly was also tough from the batter’s box, leading the team in both triples and extra base hits during his junior campaign.

He won the team’s Most Valuable Player Award in 1997.

The Jim Thorpe Area Sports Hall of Fame recently announced its Class of 2025. The 33rd class of inductees include Lilly, Samuel Hydro, Ethan Mordaunt, Jarrin Geisinger, Dylan Dailey and the 1983 Jim Thorpe Area High School Tri-Championship Schuylkill League baseball team.

The Jim Thorpe Area Sports Hall of Fame banquet will be held on Saturday, Aug. 23 in the commons section of the Jim Thorpe High School starting at 1 p.m.

Tickets are on sale now and can be purchased by contacting Teddy LaRizzio (570-657-6979) or Craig Zurn (570-325-3855). Personalized advertisements for the banquet program can also be purchased by contacting the same numbers.