On January 21, 2025, the Stroudsburg chess team demolished East Stroudsburg South by a score of 6-1. This win not only helps the team’s record but also boosts the team’s morale for the last game of the season and next season.
With big wins from Duncan Ruschman, ’26, Matthew Sanchez, ’25, Jacob Pachter, ’27, Megan Lisnik, ’26, and Claire O’Donnell, ’26. After ties from Jacob Bajek, ’25, and Mason Ulmer, ’27, this brought us to the final score of 6-1.
This win takes the team to a 6-3-1 record on the year heading into their final match of the season against the number 1 team in District 11, the 8-0, Pocono Mountain East, who previously beat Stroudsburg by a score of 7-0 back in December. Despite the loss, the team still feels confident in taking down the top dogs and proving themselves. This match-up will take place this Thursday at 3 pm.
