Football

Amory Thompson wasn’t expecting another blowout win, but that’s exactly what happened in the Class 3A state semifinals at Pennridge High School. The (15-0) Spartans hammered District 12 champ Neumann-Goretti 42-6. Saints’ quarterback Marqui Adams didn’t play in the first half due to an injury. Highly-touted junior Shawn Battle was …

What a season it has been for the (10-3) Eagles and (11-2) Warriors. They square off tonight in the Class 5A state semifinals at Bald Eagle High School in Wingate. The winner will be making its first appearance in a PIAA championship game. Exeter is coming off the biggest win …

The Spartans have had some small offensive lines over the years, but this isn’t one of them. The 2021 Wyomissing OL averages nearly 240 pounds and includes 6’4, 310-pound junior Jven Williams. Penn State, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Michigan State, Ole Miss, and Tennessee are just a few of the colleges that …

When a team averages 45 points, the offense is going to get a lot of attention. However, Wyomissing’s defense shouldn’t be overlooked. The (14-0) Spartans are giving up just 8.6 points per game. In four playoff games, Wyomissing’s opponents have managed a total of 31 points. Rory Filoon is tied …

The (14-0) Spartans battle the (12-1) Saints in the Class 3A state semifinals on Friday at Pennridge High School. Wyomissing has outscored its opponents 169-31 in the postseason. The Spartans dominated previously unbeaten Scranton Prep 35-14 in the quarterfinals. Junior Drew Eisenhower exploded for 134 yards and 2TD on 14 …

A cooperative agreement allows Antietam students to play football at Exeter. Kyle Lash has been welcomed with open arms in Reiffton. Lash is one of four Exeter players who attend Antietam. The 6’3, 210-pound junior starts at guard and defensive tackle. Lash told me that he prefers defense because “hitting …

Coaches often say that most football games are won up front. The (10-3) Eagles controlled the line of scrimmage in their thrilling 31-28 victory at Gov. Mifflin for the District 3-5A championship. Exeter ran for 238 yards against the previously unbeaten Mustangs. Gov. Mifflin was ranked #1 in the state …

Here are my Berks County high school football rankings. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! And then there were two. Exeter and Wyomissing are the last two Berks County schools left standing in the postseason. The Eagles face District 7 …

The Spartans took on Scranton Prep on Saturday afternoon in a battle of undefeated teams at Gov. Mifflin. The winner would move on to the Class 3A state semifinals. The loser’s season would be over. Bob Wolfrum emphasized to his players in the locker room at halftime that they were …

The Spartans are moving on to the Class 3A state semifinals after an impressive 35-14 victory over Scranton Prep at Gov. Mifflin. Wyomissing improved to (14-0). The Cavaliers saw their perfect season come to an end. The District 2 champs finish (11-1). The Spartans reached the end zone on their …