Collin Niedrowski-Wyomissing

If you thought Wyomissing would be rusty after a week off, think again. The top-seeded Spartans were motivated and running like a well-oiled machine in a 48-0 rout of Schuylkill Valley. The (10-1) Spartans reached the end zone on their first six possessions in the District 3-3A semifinals at Bob Wolfrum Field. They’re an incredible (19-0) all-time in home playoff games under their longtime head coach. The (9-3) Panthers went three-and-out on the opening drive. They were making their second trip to the District 3 semi’s and first since 2012. Wyomissing needed to go just 30 yards for its first score on Saturday. Sophomore fullback Chase Eisenhower went eleven yards up the middle for the touchdown. One minute later, Collin Niedrowski returned an interception five yards for a quick 14-0 edge. Logan Nawrocki was under pressure at the goal line and threw across the field. It was the first pick-six of Niedrowski’s career. “I think our defense from the summer to now has come a really long way. We’re only getting better week by week. I’m really excited to see what we have in store,” said the 195-pound senior linebacker. Princeton commit Ryker Jones raced 30 yards down the right sideline for a 20-0 advantage with two minutes remaining in the first quarter. Niedrowski added a 7-yard touchdown run midway through the second period for a 27-0 lead. Jeremiah Diaz ripped off a 40-yard run on that drive. The Spartans outgained fourth-seeded Schuylkill Valley 421-69. Wyomissing finished with 308 rushing yards. Niedrowski gave credit to the offensive line. “I think they did phenomenal. They’ve come a long way and they stepped up big time,” replied Niedrowski. Collin’s older brothers, Hunter and Evan, played for the Spartans. Evan is a standout javelin thrower at Monmouth. Collin’s younger brother, Tyler, is a sophomore FB/LB at Wyomissing. Senior quarterback Logan Hyde had a nice afternoon. He was 4-of-5 for 113 yards and a 37-yard TD pass to promising freshman Justice Hardy. Marvin Armistead, who attended Berks Catholic last year, provided an 18-yard touchdown run in the third quarter. Sophomore Wayne Reason joined the scoring parade with a 5-yard run early in the fourth period. Panthers’ all-state running back Dom Giuffre was limited to 16 yards on six carries. He suffered a leg injury in the second quarter. Schuylkill Valley established a new record for victories in a single season. Meanwhile, the Spartans advanced to the District 3-3A championship next Saturday. They’ll entertain third-seeded West Perry at 1pm. “They’re a great team. They have a bunch of skilled players. I think they’re gonna be a great challenge. Hopefully, we come out on top,” stated Niedrowski. Wyomissing crushed West Perry 63-7 for its fourth consecutive title last year. The Spartans are (41-18) all-time in the District 3 tournament.