Football

If there was a fantasy football league featuring high school players, Matthew Kramer would be a high draft pick. The 6’1, 215-pound senior fullback scored three touchdowns in less than ten minutes in Wyomissing’s season opener. The Spartans rolled over Kennard-Dale 49-0. The Rams won ten games in 2021 and …

It’s not often that a football season begins with a rivalry matchup, but that was the case on Friday in Birdsboro. A great crowd was on hand to see Exeter battle Daniel Boone for the 64th time. “This is my 14th year, I’ve never once had to get my kids …

Exeter made history in 2021 by winning its first District 3 championship and advancing to the state semifinals in Class 5A. The Eagles lost four all-state selections and their starting quarterback to graduation. If you think they’re going to take a step back this year, you haven’t spoken with PSU …

Exeter keeps the Pig Iron Trophy with a 35-0 win at Daniel Boone. This was their 64th meeting. Wilson lost to Roman Catholic 46-15 in West Lawn. The Bulldogs led 12-0 early in the second quarter. Gov. Mifflin fell to Spring-Ford 21-10 in Shillington. The Mustangs were shutout in the …

High School football is back! The 2022 season kicks off tonight. Here are a few tidbits on the 15 teams in Berks County. Berks Catholic: The Saints have put together 11 straight winning seasons. Rick Keeley is entering his 37th season as a head football coach, a Berks County record. …

Amier Burdine celebrated his 17th birthday on Thursday, the eve of the high school football season. One of the greatest gifts that anyone can receive is health. After missing all of last year with a broken collarbone, the Reading dual-threat quarterback is healthy once again. “I missed it a lot …

If you talk with Troy Godinet, you could never tell that he’s taking over a football program that won one game and was outscored 293-98 a season ago. The former Reading High standout linebacker is always upbeat and full of energy. The first-year head coach is thrilled with the effort …

It’s no secret that having success on the football field usually translates into a bigger roster. That’s exactly what has happened at Fleetwood. First-year head coach Steve Pangburn noticed back in January that more kids were coming “out of the woodwork.” Pangburn was the Tigers’ offensive coordinator the past two …

Jack Riffle is so excited for the start of football season that he’s been having trouble sleeping for months. “I’ve been waiting for Friday night since about April or May. Kutztown’s a great team. I don’t care what anyone says about their past. We have to take them as serious …

How good will the Mustangs be now that the Nick Singleton era is over? That’s a question that a lot of people across Berks County are asking. Clay Reynolds is well aware that Singleton was a unique talent. Reynolds helped pave the way for Singleton as Gov. Mifflin’s left guard. …