East Stroudsburg North hadn't done well against Pocono Mountain West recently (they were 2-7 in their previous nine matchups), but they didn't let the past get in their way on Thursday. The East Stroudsburg North Timberwolves secured a 22-18 W over the Pocono Mountain West Panthers. For the Timberwolves, this counts as revenge for the 38-13 loss the Panthers walked away with the last time they faced one another back in October of 2023.
Wayne King went supernova for East Stroudsburg North, rushing for 181 yards and two touchdowns while picking up 11.3 yards per carry, and also throwing for 116 yards on ten of 15 attempts. The dominant performance gave King a new career-high in rushing yards.
East Stroudsburg North was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 241 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
East Stroudsburg North's victory ended a seven-game drought on the road dating back to last season and puts them at 2-3. As for Pocono Mountain West, they are on a three-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 1-4.
East Stroudsburg North 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. As for Pocono Mountain West, they will head out on the road to face off against 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.
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