Palmerton vs Jim Thorpe Live Pennsylvania High School Football 08/23/2025
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What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Palmerton vs Jim Thorpe
When: Saturday, August 23, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network
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Season Opener Preview: Palmerton vs. Jim Thorpe Football
The Palmerton (PA) varsity football team is set to host Jim Thorpe (PA) in a non-conference matchup to kick off the 2025 season. Both teams are entering the season with fresh rosters and high hopes, each looking to make a strong first impression.
Team Rankings and Records
Jim Thorpe and Palmerton come into the season with identical overall records of 0-0. Nationally, Jim Thorpe is ranked 6,770, while Palmerton sits slightly lower at 6,730. Within Pennsylvania, Jim Thorpe holds the 270th position and Palmerton is 268th. Class-wise, Jim Thorpe is ranked 46th and Palmerton 39th. With no games played yet, both teams are aiming to establish early momentum.
Common Opponents
Both teams share Catasauqua and Lehighton as early-season opponents, although matchups with these schools are scheduled at different times. This sets up an interesting benchmark for performance comparison as the season progresses.
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Jim Thorpe’s upcoming games against common opponents:
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10/3/25: at Catasauqua
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10/24/25: vs. Lehighton
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Palmerton’s upcoming games against common opponents:
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9/12/25: vs. Lehighton
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10/24/25: vs. Catasauqua
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Season Outlook
Neither team has previous wins or losses to influence this season, making this opener a true test of preparation and talent. With both squads eager to set a winning tone, the matchup promises an energetic and competitive game for fans of local high school football.
Kickoff is scheduled for 7:00 p.m. at Palmerton’s home field, where community support is expected to be strong as the Blue Bombers host the Braves in what could be a thrilling start to the season.
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