{
  "id": 5644340,
  "title": "Pocono high school football Week 2 scores, updates, roundup",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/pocono-high-school-football-week-2-scores-updates-roundup",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-09-04T21:07:30.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Yahoo Sports",
    "slug": "yahoo-sports",
    "url": "https://sports.yahoo.com/articles/pocono-high-school-football-week-210730186.html"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Week 2 of Pocono high school football has already delivered its fair share of blowouts and weather-related delays. On Thursday, Sept. 3, three Monroe County schools played their contests, going 2-1 in those matchups.\n\nFriday, Sept. 4, marks the spotlight for East Stroudsburg South, East Stroudsburg North, and Stroudsburg as they aim to start Labor Day weekend with a victory. The full rundown of scores and updates is available on the Pocono Record website.\n\nIn the first matchup of the night, Pleasant Valley defeated Dieruff with a score of 51-6. Senior running back Chris Ward played a pivotal role, rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns. The Bears also excelled in the air, completing two passing touchdowns.\n\nNext up, Lehighton faced Pocono Mountain West, but the Panthers were held to a 0-0 score after being held without points in Week 1. Christian Stiehler, the Panthers' senior running back, was restricted in this game as well.\n\nEast Stroudsburg East showed dominance on the road, defeating Bangor 34-7. The Cardinals' offense continues to travel well, as they are set to play William Allen in J. Birney Crum Stadium the following Friday.",
  "summary": "After half of Pocono high school football played Thursday, three more schools play their Week 2 opponents Friday night. Follow along for updates.",
  "key_points": [
    "Pleasant Valley defeated Dieruff 51-6, with Chris Ward rushing for 152 yards and two touchdowns",
    "Lehighton vs Pocono Mountain West ended in 0-0 score, Christian Stiehler restricted",
    "East Stroudsburg East dominated Bangor 34-7, set to play William Allen next"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Yahoo Sports",
        "title": "Here is this week's high school football scoreboard and roundup page",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/04/here-is-this-weeks-high-school-football-scoreboard-and-roundup-page",
        "published": "2026-09-04T22:00:42.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}