Football Recap: Pocono Mountain East Cardinals vs. East Stroudsburg South Cavaliers
Pocono Mountain East scored the most points they've had all season on Friday, but it wasn't enough. They had to suffer through a 67-27 loss at the hands of the East Stroudsburg South Cavaliers. While losing is never fun, the Cardinals can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 439th, while the Cavaliers are ranked 110th).
When it comes to explaining why Pocono Mountain East lost, don't look at Stephen Bethea. Despite the final result, he rushed for 70 yards and a touchdown, and also threw for 20 yards and a touchdown. Rocco Delgiudice was in the mix as well, providing Pocono Mountain East with a touchdown.
Pocono Mountain East dropped their record down to 0-7 with the loss, which was their sixth straight on the road dating back to last season. As for East Stroudsburg South, they have been performing well recently as they've won four of their last five matches, which provided a nice bump to their 5-2 record this season.
Pocono Mountain East will look to defend their home field on Friday against Pleasant Valley at 7:00 p.m. Pocono Mountain East is facing Pleasant Valley at the right time seeing as Pleasant Valley is stuck on a seven-game losing streak. As for East Stroudsburg South, they will head out to face off against Pocono Mountain West at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. East Stroudsburg South will also cruise into their next game with the timing on their side: Pocono Mountain West will have lost five straight heading into Friday's contest.
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