Pocono Mountain West was not able to break out of their rough patch on Thursday as the team picked up their third straight defeat. They took a 22-18 hit to the loss column at the hands of the East Stroudsburg North Timberwolves. One positive for the Panthers, at least, is that this was the most points they've scored all season.
East Stroudsburg North found their leader in underclassman Wayne King, who rushed for 181 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per carry, and also threw for 116 yards on ten of 15 attempts. The dominant performance gave King a new career-high in rushing yards.
Pocono Mountain West's loss dropped their record down to 1-4. As for East Stroudsburg North, their victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3.
Pocono Mountain West will take on Northampton at 7:00 p.m. on Thursday. Northampton's defense has only allowed 15.5 points per game this season, so Pocono Mountain West's offense will have their work cut out for them. As for East Stroudsburg North, they will be playing at home against Liberty at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Liberty will roll in looking for their fifth straight win, something East Stroudsburg North surely won't give up without a fight.
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