Berks Sports Report Paul Roberts
Wilson defeated York High 28-14 in the District 3-6A quarterfinals at John Gurski Stadium. Mason Young was 10-of-15 for 174 yards and 3 TD. The (9-2) Bulldogs travel to top-seeded Central York next Friday. Exeter left Conestoga Valley with a 41-34 victory in the District 3-5A quarterfinals. The (10-2) Eagles …
Read More »Zavier Otero-Muhlenberg
Zavier Otero could tell back in the summer that is was going to be an exciting football season in Laureldale. Muhlenberg doubled its win total from 2024 and qualified for the District 3 playoffs for the first time since 2013. “I wasn’t surprised at all. I knew this team was …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
Only five teams from Berks County were in action last week and three of them lost. Muhlenberg and Schuylkill Valley saw their seasons come to an end in the District 3 playoffs. The Muhls doubled their win total from a year ago. Boyertown also made big strides this fall. The …
Read More »Leo Brown-Exeter
About a-half dozen media members were waiting to speak with Leo Brown after Friday’s game at Don Thomas Stadium. Exeter’s senior running back doesn’t like talking about himself. “He’s very unselfish. He puts all the praise on his linemen, and they’ll do anything for him. He’s one of the hardest …
Read More »Football Scoreboard-Week 11
#7 seed Exeter blew out #10 seed Lower Dauphin 35-0 in the first round of the District 3-5A playoffs. Leo Brown ran for 274 yards and 2 TD. He set the school’s single-season rushing record with 2,180 yards. The (9-2) Eagles visit #2 seed Conestoga Valley next Friday in the …
Read More »District 3 Playoff History
The regular season is behind us. It’s time to move on to the postseason. From here on out, it’s win or go home. There’s no consolation bracket when it comes to the gridiron. The District 3 football playoffs begin tonight. Exeter, Muhlenberg, and Schuylkill Valley are in action. Wilson, Twin …
Read More »Dave Stahler-Berks Catholic
We’ve all heard that defense wins championships. Berks Catholic proved it last Friday against Annville-Cleona. The Saints allowed just 118 total yards in a 14-7 overtime victory. “It was a really good football game and those are exciting to win. The kids were thrilled,” said head coach Dave Stahler. In …
Read More »L-L League Players of the Week
Here are the Lancaster-Lebanon Quarterback Club PowerPro Players of the Week: Randy Guthrie of Penn Manor ran for 199 yards and 4 TD. The junior running back added a touchdown reception and 243 all-purpose yards. Ephrata’s Malachi Knowles was 11-of-12 for 204 yards and a touchdown. The sophomore quarterback had …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
Three of the top eight teams in my poll lost last week, including #1 ranked Wilson. The Bulldogs came up short against Manheim Township 20-14 for the Section 1 championship in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. Wilson was hurt by eleven penalties for 112 yards and four turnovers. The Bulldogs have a …
Read More »District 3 Football Playoff Schedule
The official District 3 playoff brackets were released at noon on Sunday. As expected, seven football teams from Berks County qualified for the tournament. In addition, Gov. Mifflin will visit Pocono Mountain West in the Eastern Conference 5A/6A Championship. That game is set for 5pm this Friday. Yes, that’s a …
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