July 3, 2009 - Jim Thorpe receives home runs from both Ryan Malarkey and K.J. Snerr to gain an 11-6 victory over Hazleton and stay alive in the District 18 Little League 11-12 tournament. Malarkey goes deep during a three-run second inning, while Snerr’s blast comes during a seven-run sixth frame. Malarkey ends with three hits and five RBIs, while Snerr collects three hits and drives in three. The winners also receive two hits and a pair of runs from Dominic Pompa and Jordan McElmoyle.