The Wilkes-Barre (PA) varsity football team will take the field at home against Stroudsburg (PA) in a non-conference matchup tonight at 7:00 p.m.

Here’s what you need to know:

What: Pennsylvania High School Football
Who: Wilkes-Barre vs Stroudsburg
When: Friday, August 29, 2025
Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Live stream: Watch on NFHS Network

Stroudsburg Tops Wilkes-Barre in Non-Conference Clash

The Wilkes-Barre (PA) varsity football team fell to Stroudsburg (PA) in their non-conference matchup, as the Warriors secured a 28-14 victory. The game highlighted Stroudsburg’s strong start to the season and Wilkes-Barre’s early struggles.

Team Records and Rankings

Stroudsburg enters the season with a perfect 1-0 record, ranking 5,101 nationally, 194 in Pennsylvania, and 56 in their class. They have been dominant offensively and defensively, scoring 28 points while allowing only 7.

Wilkes-Barre, meanwhile, is still searching for their first win. The team dropped to 0-1 overall, with a national ranking of 4,052, 154 in Pennsylvania, and 49 in their class. They were outscored 38-14 in their opening contest, showing room for improvement on both sides of the ball.

Scoring Breakdown

Stroudsburg gradually pulled away in the second half. After a scoreless first quarter, they posted 7 points in both the second and third quarters, before finishing strong with 14 points in the fourth. Wilkes-Barre’s 14 points were not enough to mount a comeback.