Football

More and more college football teams have switched to a spread offense. Offensive coordinators want to stretch the defense, find mismatches, and take advantage of their speed at the skill positions. That philosophy has trickled down to the high school level. It’s not unusual to see high school quarterbacks throwing …

Wyomissing’s football season ended like a punch to the stomach, or maybe ten punches to the gut. A 15-yard touchdown pass on the final play gave top-seeded Susquehanna Township a wild 37-35 victory over the fourth-seeded Spartans in the District 3-4A semifinals. “It motivated us a bunch. We’re playing with …

One of Exeter’s top athletes is leaving the school district. Kevin Oswalt is transferring to Wyoming Seminary near Wilkes-Barre. Oswalt was a two-time state qualifier in wrestling and a standout lineman on the football team. He will be reclassifying to join the Class of 2028. Oswalt has a (125-29) overall …

Eric Bennethum has been a mainstay along the line of scrimmage for Berks Catholic. The 6’2, 265-pound senior is preparing for his fourth season as a starter for the Saints. Bennethum was named the Offensive Lineman of the Year in Section 5 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League last fall. He was …

Wilson lost its top quarterback, running back, and wide receiver to graduation. Mason Young, Correll Akings, and Jaiden Carpenter have all moved on. Only three starters on offense will be back for the Bulldogs this fall. The well of talent, however, hasn’t run dry in West Lawn. Mike Glover, a …

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 …