October 3, 1997 — Jim Thorpe rallies from a 13-point deficit to gain a 30-19 victory over Northwest Area. Joe Halenar, who throws for 145 yards in the contest, scores the go-ahead touchdown in the fourth quarter on a 6-yard run. He adds an insurance tally later in the frame after a Frank Miller interception gives the Olympians, coached by Adam Sieminski, a first-and-goal. Mike Hricik adds a 4-yard touchdown in the game, while the other Thorpe TD comes on a 46-yard pass from Halenar to Miller.