March 23, 2010 — Jim Thorpe’s tennis team opens its season with a 5-2 victory over Pottsville. The Olympians, coached by Norb Lienhard, sweep singles play — all in straight sets — to earn the win. Sam Lux registers a 6-3, 6-2 decision at No. 1, while Zach Ligenza gains a 6-4, 6-1 triumph at No. 2. Other singles wins come from James Denny (6-1, 6-2 at No. 3), Mitch Franko (6-3, 7-5 at No. 4) and Dan Meader (6-4, 6-3 at No. 5).