HS FOOTBALL: Briskie leads North Pocono over Berwick in opener
MOSCOW – Joe Briskie waited a long time for this season’s opener, and he wasn’t about to let some cramping muscles keep him from finishing off a win. While he played a big part in North Pocono’s run to the District 2 Class 4A championship, he missed most of the second half of the season with an injury. He looked determined to make up for the lost experience for the Trojans, rushing for 149 ...
Joe Briskie, a key player for North Pocono, made a determined return to the field for the Trojans' Week 1 nonleague football game against Berwick. After missing most of the season due to an injury that kept him sidelined with cramping muscles, Briskie rushed for 149 yards on 18 carries and scored two touchdowns, including the final one in the 36-20 victory.
Despite facing a roster depleted by cramps, North Pocono maintained a dominant first half, leading 30-0 before Berwick staged a comeback. Cole West, a Cornell commit, opened the scoring with an impressive 93-yard kickoff return. North Pocono's explosive start set a commanding tone, as they built a 30-0 halftime lead. In the second half, Berwick showed resilience with a series of touchdowns, including a 78-yard pass from Brayden Cleaver to his brother Bryce and a 76-yard touchdown run.
The Bulldogs also added 145 rushing yards and a touchdown from Jorge Retana. Briskie, now back in the lineup, sealed the deal with two crucial runs in the final minutes, ensuring a decisive victory for North Pocono.
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