Justice Hardy-Wyomissing

On offense, defense and special teams, Justice Hardy is a big play waiting to happen. The 5’9, 185-pound junior averaged more than nine yards per carry and scored fifteen touchdowns a season ago. The All-State selection was named the Defensive Back of the Year in Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League and a first team kick returner. Hardy is just as impressive in the weight room. He can bench press 325 pounds and squat 475. “There’s always work to be done and we’re nowhere close to the end point,” replied Hardy. He’s got plenty of speed as well. Hardy ran the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds. Wyomissing’s backfield is loaded with weapons this year. Chase Eisenhower and Tyler Niedrowski return at fullback. In addition, Danny Fleischood and Marcus Armistead will join Hardy at halfback. “[We’ve] got a lot of talent, bunch of formations for everyone, bunch of plays for everyone…Anyone can step up at any moment,” emphasized Hardy. As usual, the running backs will share the wealth in the Spartans’ Wing-T offense. “No one needs twenty carries a game because we’re always rotating. Everyone will stay fresh. It’s a very unique offense. It’s an older offense, but it’s hard to stop,” noted Hardy. Eisenhower enters his senior campaign with more than 2,200 rushing yards and 33 TD on the ground. He piled up a team-high 103 tackles and 11 TFL from his spot at linebacker. Chase’s younger brother, Brady, is a sophomore to keep an eye on. Niedrowski, the youngest of four brothers, is another force at linebacker. He finished with seven sacks and ten tackles for loss in 2024.

All five starters on the offensive line from last year’s (10-3, 6-1) squad have graduated. Andrew Bresnahan is moving from tight end to offensive tackle. Diamante Strong will take over at the TE position. Hardy has been impressed with Strong and wide receiver Andrew DiFabrizio this offseason. They’re both juniors. Wyomissing returns seven starters on defense and six on offense. There’s plenty of experience on the sideline as well. Bob Wolfrum is set to begin his 39th year as head coach with a record of (372-92-1). He also spent 15 seasons as an assistant. Wolfrum has the most victories in District 3 history. “He’s on us all the time about getting things right, but it’s just because he wants us all to be great. It’s a really good guy to look up to as a person, not just as a coach,” said Hardy. The Spartans have gone (71-9) over the past six years. Their streak of five consecutive District 3 championships came to a halt last season. They fell to Lampeter-Strasburg 30-27 in overtime in the District 3-4A Final.

Wyomissing kicks off the regular season this Friday night at Southern Columbia. Tigers’ head coach Jim Roth holds the state record with 506 all-time wins. Southern Columbia has captured 14 state titles. The Tigers lost at Wyomissing 35-21 last year and ended up an atypical (7-5). The Spartans have a tough challenge in Week 2 when they host Haverford. The Fords defeated Wyomissing 20-3 a season ago. The Spartans entertain Twin Valley on October 11th and visit Lampeter-Strasburg in the regular season finale. The Pioneers prevailed 20-7 at Bob Wolfrum Field last year, ending Wyomissing’s 36-game home winning streak. Hardy, who has an offer from Liberty, is looking forward to all of the challenges that lie ahead. “I think our team can play with anyone, no matter who it is and no matter what level it is,” he stated.