Rivalry
North Pocono vs Nanticoke Area Football Rivalry
North Pocono won the only two meetings, 83-7 combined
North Pocono had won both earlier meetings by a combined 83-7, then won 56-0 in 2025. The Times-Tribune wrote that line on the morning of Aug. 22, before kickoff at North Pocono Trojans Stadium, and the last meeting on it was a 46-7 win. The 2024 schedule has that 46-7 at Greater Nanticoke Area on Aug. 23.
The Times-Tribune roundup says the top-ranked Trojans scored 28 points in the first quarter. Joe Briskie, a sophomore, ran for 95 yards on eight carries and scored from 4 yards. Chase Zimmerman threw touchdowns of 18 and 25 yards to Cole West. Josiah Gray scored from 4 yards. In the second quarter Zimmerman scored on a run, and Jayden Taylor scored from 2 yards. Halftime was 43-0. Gavin Swartz and Lawrence Abbatiello scored on runs in the second half. Nanticoke Area finished with 27 yards and two first downs on 28 plays.
Meetings on file
| Year | Date | Result | Site |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | 2024-08-23 | W 46-7 | Away on Aug. 23. The Aug. 22, 2025, Times-Tribune capsule called a 46-7 North Pocono win the last meeting, on a line of two wins by a combined 83-7. Source |
| 2025 | 2025-08-22 | W 56-0 | North Pocono Trojans Stadium · Times-Tribune: 56-0. Twenty-eight points in the first quarter. Halftime was 43-0. Nanticoke Area had 27 yards and two first downs on 28 plays. Source |