The Pocono Mountain East Cardinals (2-0) host the Scranton Knights (1-1) in a non-conference matchup on Thursday, September 4, 2025, at 6:00 PM. The game will be played at Pocono Mountain East High School in Swiftwater, Pennsylvania, as both teams look to keep momentum going early in the season.
Game Details
○ Matchup: Scranton (PA) @ Pocono Mountain East (PA)
○ Date & Time: 9/4/2025 – 6:00 PM
○ Location: Pocono Mountain East High School, Swiftwater, PA
○ Live Coverage: Follow live scores on MaxPreps
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Scranton Knights
The Knights sit at 1-1 after splitting their first two contests, scoring 64 points while giving up 45. Ranked #224 in Pennsylvania, Scranton has the offensive tools to compete but must tighten up defensively against an undefeated Cardinals team.
○ 2025 Record: 1-1
○ National Rank: #5,848
○ State Rank: #224 (PA)
○ Class Rank: #60
○ Key to Win: Eliminate defensive lapses and sustain drives to neutralize Pocono Mountain East’s explosive offense.
Main Squad:
○ Anthony Rivera – QB
○ Isaiah Torres – RB
○ Christopher Morales – WR
○ Tyler Gomez – LB
○ Jason Cruz – DB
○ Andrew Santiago – WR
○ Joshua Martinez – OL
○ Brandon Lopez – DL
○ Ryan Hernandez – TE
○ Elijah Ortiz – RB
Pocono Mountain East Cardinals
Pocono Mountain East has started 2-0, outscoring opponents 70-34 while proving their ability to close out tight games. Ranked #410 in Pennsylvania, the Cardinals will look to defend home turf for the first time this season.
○ 2025 Record: 2-0
○ National Rank: #9,941
○ State Rank: #410 (PA)
○ Class Rank: #90
○ Key to Win: Use home-field energy to fuel their offense and maintain discipline in the secondary against Scranton’s passing attack.
Main Squad:
○ Matthew Johnson – QB
○ Daniel Rivera – RB
○ Christopher Hayes – WR
○ Tyler Morgan – LB
○ Jason Clark – DB
○ Andrew Bennett – WR
○ Joshua Perry – OL
○ Brandon White – DL
○ Ryan Costa – TE
○ Elijah Scott – RB
Rankings & Records
| Team | National Rank | State Rank | Class Rank | Overall | Home | Away | Win % | PF | PA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scranton | #5,848 | #224 (PA) | #60 | 1-1 | 0-1 | 1-0 | 50% | 64 | 45 |
| Pocono Mountain East | #9,941 | #410 (PA) | #90 | 2-0 | 0-0 | 2-0 | 100% | 70 | 34 |
