Amory Thompson-Wyomissing

Amory Thompson wasn’t expecting another blowout win, but that’s exactly what happened in the Class 3A state semifinals at Pennridge High School. The (15-0) Spartans hammered District 12 champ Neumann-Goretti 42-6. Saints’ quarterback Marqui Adams didn’t play in the first half due to an injury. Highly-touted junior Shawn Battle was utilized as a Wildcat QB by head coach Albie Crosby. Neumann-Goretti marched 78 yards on the opening drive for a 6-0 advantage. That 12-play drive took six minutes. Thompson told me that the Spartans adjusted by putting an extra defender in the box. That adjustment paid off in a big way. The Saints were shutout for the rest of the game. They managed just 169 total yards and only 57 in the second half. Wyomissing forced two turnovers and got a blocked punt from Aiden Mack. The Spartans outscored the Saints 28-0 in the third quarter. Thompson had 114 yards and a touchdown on six carries. We talked about his 57-yard score midway through the third quarter, and how he almost got caught from behind. The 3-year starter at cornerback said Wyomissing’s offensive line frustrated Neumann-Goretti all night. The Spartans finished with 409 yards including 351 on the ground. Thompson complimented Ben Zechman for his accuracy in the passing game. The 6’3 junior QB was 5-7 for 58 yards and 2TD. Drew Eisenhower chipped in with 66 yards rushing to go along with two combined touchdowns. Tommy Grabowski got 18 carries for 108 yards and a score. Charlie McIntyre’s 10-yard TD grab put Wyomissing up 28-6 in the decisive third quarter. All of the Spartans’ weapons were on display. Thompson mentioned that the fan support was great. Wyomissing moves on to face Central Valley next Saturday for the 3A state championship! Kickoff is at noon at Hersheypark Stadium. Central Valley beat the Spartans in the state final last year.