Football

Last fall was a rough one for football fans on “Hawk Hill.” Hamburg won just two games overall and ended up in sixth place in Section 5 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League at (1-6). It was their first losing season since 2018. One of the Hawks’ best players was injured in …

Muhlenberg’s football team made tremendous progress last fall. The Muhls doubled their win total from the previous season and reached the District 3 playoffs for the first time since 2013. They snapped a 21-game losing streak to Gov. Mifflin with a 35-17 victory in Laureldale. Muhlenberg finished third in Section …

Are you ready for some football? Absolutely is the correct answer. August is right around the corner and that means the high school football season will be here soon. Heat acclimation practices begin on Monday, August 10th. There will be scrimmages across the state on Saturday, August 22nd. Week 1 …

The 24th Tri-County All-Star Game was a defensive battle on a rainy night at Manheim Central. Each team managed a few big plays and the Lancaster squad came away with a 23-7 win over Berks/Lebanon. “Even though we didn’t come out on top, it was a great experience for all …

Another high school football star from Berks County is headed to the NFL. Gov. Mifflin graduate Nick Singleton was selected in the fifth round by the Titans. “It felt amazing, especially with how hard I’ve worked. It felt great to be around my family. I’m super blessed,” he said. Tennessee …

Pete Gilmore, Nate Romig, Charles “Gooch” Adams, Dave Bodolus, Chuck Brice, and Randy Yocum were selected to the Berks County Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame. They will be inducted on Saturday, June 6th at the Green Valley Chateau. I’m honored to once again serve as the emcee of this …

Daniel Boone has found its next head football coach, while Fleetwood is beginning a search for one. Steve Pangburn is staying in the Lancaster-Lebanon Football League, but he’s changing teams. Pangburn resigned as the Tigers’ head coach after four years. He will become the Blazers’ new head coach, pending school …

The Pennsylvania Football Writers’ All-State teams were released this week. Fourteen players from Berks County were chosen, including four repeat selections. Mike Glover, Cam Small, Justice Hardy, and Logan Cammauf were named All-State for the second year in a row. Glover and Hardy, who will be playing together next season …

The Berks County Football Coaches Association released its Big School All-County team today. It’s made up of players from the eight Class 5A and 6A schools in Berks County. The coaches from those schools voted for this team. Congratulations to all of these standout players, as well as Muhlenberg head …

The Berks County Football Coaches Association selected its Small School All-County team. It consists of players from the six Class 3A and 4A schools in Berks County. Voting was done by the coaches from those six schools. Congratulations to all of these outstanding players, as well as Twin Valley head …