Published September 20. 2025 01:41AM
September 20, 1980 — Jim Thorpe’s defense holds Columbia-Montour Vo-Tech to 43 yards, including minus-14 rushing, and intercepts four passes in earning a 14-0 victory. Dan Rossino collects two picks and nine tackles for the Olympians, while Mike Wernett also makes nine stops and adds an interception. Thorpe’s other pick comes from Sean McFadden. The winners, coached by Bruce Krasley, break a scoreless tie in the fourth quarter when Kevin Wernett reaches the end zone on a 15-yard run. Thorpe tacks on an insurance score when Greg Poremba tosses a 16-yard TD pass to Turek. Rossino leads JT on the ground with 55 yards rushing.