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Lehighton defeats Pocono Mountain West after lightning forces two-day football contest

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 8, 2026, 9:01 PM

Last updated Sep 8, 2026

Lehighton defeats Pocono Mountain West after lightning forces two-day football contest

Summary

Pocono Mountain West and Lehighton completed a Week 2 football game that spanned two days due to severe weather. The contest began Thursday evening, with Lehighton holding a 21-0 lead before lightning forced a suspension of play. Because the following day was a school holiday and the evening schedule was full, the teams reconvened at 11 a.m. on Friday to conclude the match. Lehighton ultimately secured a 35-0 victory over the Panthers. Despite a fourth-quarter offensive push led by Teddy and Christian Stiehler, Pocono Mountain West was unable to score before the game ended. The Panthers now prepare to face Hazleton, Dieruff, and East Stroudsburg North in their upcoming schedule.

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By the Numbers

•Lehighton finished with a 35-0 victory over Pocono Mountain West.
•Lightning interrupted the game Thursday night after Lehighton established a 21-0 lead.
•The remaining game time was completed Friday morning at 11 a.m.
•Pocono Mountain West concludes its nonconference schedule with a home game against Hazleton.

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9:01 PMYahoo Sports — Pocono Mountain West's Week 2 contest stretched over two days due to lightning

What they're saying

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Football is tough, but having one game stretch over two days? That was a challenge Pocono Mountain West or Lehighton didn't see coming.
— Yahoo Sports

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