August 18, 1997 — Three Jim Thorpe golfers shoot rounds in the 70s to open the season with a 319-345 victory over Panther Valley at Mahoning Valley Public. Jared Albert and Susan Pfingstler both finish with a 77 to share medalist honors. Teammate Geoff Kelowitz ends one stroke back, carding a 78. The Olympians, coached by Laura Erskine, also receive an 87 from Julie Halenar. For the Panthers, Justin Frace turns in a team-low of 84.