District 3 Football Previews

Six Berks County football teams are still alive in Week 12. Wilson, Twin Valley, Exeter, Conrad Weiser, and Schuylkill Valley will be in action on Friday at 7pm. Wyomissing and Trinity square off on Saturday at Bob Wolfrum Field. Kickoff for that District 3-3A semifinal is set for 1pm. Here’s a look at the upcoming playoff matchups from a historical perspective.

#5 Harrisburg at #4 Wilson

The Cougars are making their 25th appearance in the District 3 tournament with an all-time record of (35-16). They have won five consecutive championships and eight overall. Harrisburg knocked out Wilson in 2018, 2019, 2021, 2022, and 2024. The Bulldogs qualified for the District 3 field for the 34th time. Only Manheim Central has made more appearances with 35 (more on the Barons in a second). Wilson is (45-26) in the District 3 playoffs with seven titles. The Bulldogs last championship came in 2016 when they defeated Cumberland Valley 28-14.

As for Manheim Central, the Barons missed out on the District 3 tournament for the third year in a row. They have an all-time mark of (63-17) with 18 titles, including ten straight from 1992-2001 in Class 3A. Bishop McDevitt surpassed Manheim Central last season when the Crusaders captured their record 19th District 3 crown. They have 72 wins and just 9 losses in the District 3 playoffs! Bishop McDevitt hosts Mechanicsburg in the Class 6A quarterfinals on Friday. Steel-High is tied for second with Manheim Central with 18 championships. The Rollers have claimed six consecutive titles. They face Delone Catholic in the District 3-A Final on Friday at 7pm at Camp Hill.

#9 Cocalico at #1 Twin Valley

The Eagles find themselves in the District 3 bracket for the 26th time. They’re (35-20) with five championships. Cocalico went back-to-back in 2022 and 2023. Twin Valley is making its sixth straight appearance in the tournament. The Raiders made history last fall by winning their first District 3 trophy. They beat Susquehanna Township 41-21 in the Class 4A Final.

#5 Exeter at #4 Spring Grove

The Eagles qualified for District’s for the 17th occasion. Their victory last week over Hershey put them a game over the .500 mark at (16-15) overall. Exeter’s lone District 3 title was in 2021 when the Eagles stunned Gov. Mifflin 31-28. The Rockets are (5-10) all-time with 11 appearances in this tournament.

#8 Conrad Weiser at #1 West York

The Scouts are in the field for the 19th time with a record of (14-18). They were the District 3-2A runner-up 30 years ago. The Bulldogs are also making their 19th trip to the District 3 playoffs. They’re (20-15) with three championships. West York is looking for its first title since 2008.

#3 Annville-Cleona at #2 Schuylkill Valley

The winner of this contest will move on to the District 3-3A Final. Neither program has ever won a District 3 crown. The Dutchmen are (2-11) and the Panthers are (3-10) overall.

#4 Trinity at #1 Wyomissing

The Shamrocks earned their fourth District 3 championship with a 17-0 victory over Berks Catholic a season ago. This is their 14th appearance in the field with a mark of (16-9). The Spartans have been a mainstay in this tournament. They’re (45-20) with a dozen titles, including five in a row from 2019-2023. When Wyomissing takes the field on Saturday afternoon, it will be the school’s 33rd appearance in the District 3 playoffs.