Football

The Spartans entered Hersheypark Stadium averaging 311 rushing yards per game and 7.7 per carry. Central Valley defensive tackles Sean FitzSimmons and Jackson Tonya were determined to shut down that potent running attack. They controlled the line of scrimmage and helped the Warriors capture their second straight Class 3A state …

Central Valley came into the Class 3A state championship game averaging 47.6 points per game. Wyomissing held the Warriors to one touchdown, but it wasn’t enough. Central Valley prevailed 7-0 to extend its winning streak to 27 games. The (15-0) Warriors defeated the (15-1) Spartans in the state final for …

The Class 3A state championship turned out to be a defensive battle. Central Valley held off Wyomissing 7-0 at Hersheypark Stadium. The Warriors extended their winning streak to 27 games, and defeated the Spartans for the second straight year in the state final. The only score came on Landon Alexander’s …

Some Wyomissing fans are simply calling it “The Rematch.” For the second year in a row, the Spartans are taking on Central Valley for the Class 3A state championship. Kickoff is at noon on Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium. The Warriors beat Wyomissing 35-21 in last year’s state final. The Spartans …

If you’re looking for a fun topic to discuss on your drive to Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, I have the solution. Ask your passengers who would come out on top if the 2020 Wyomissing football team faced this year’s squad. Nevin Carter can provide some great insight because he played …

Ja-mhi Jackson made the journey from Yonkers, N.Y. to Wyomissing before the season. On Saturday, he’ll make another trip. This time J.J. is headed to Hershey for the Class 3A state championship. Jackson has been an important addition to the (15-0) Spartans. He starts at defensive tackle and gets some …

Here are my Berks County high school football rankings for the final week of the season. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! There are a few changes at the top of the poll this week. Wyomissing is once again the …

I’ve confirmed that Jeff Chillot is stepping down as the head football coach at Hamburg due to personal reasons. Chillot told me that it was a genuine pleasure to coach at Hamburg for the past season. Chillot said he really enjoyed working with the players, assistant coaches, and athletic director …

How would Bob Wolfrum have reacted if I told him during the week that his Spartans would beat Neumann-Goretti 42-6? “I would’ve laughed at you,” said the Wyomissing head coach. Nobody was expecting the mercy rule to come into play in the Class 3A state semifinal at Pennridge High School, …

Wyomissing led Neumann-Goretti 7-6 in the second quarter with the Spartans facing a 4th & 4 at the Saints’ 25-yard line. The District 3 champs, well known for their Wing-T ground attack, decided to go to the air. Ben Zechman found a wide open Tommy Grabowski for 11 yards and …