Johns is healthy once again and Schuylkill Valley is riding a four-game winning streak. The (4-1, 2-0) Panthers knocked off defending Section 5 champion Berks Catholic 18-16 a week ago. “It meant a lot, it was a lot of fun. B.C. played amazing. It was an amazing game playing with the guys I love. It was a whole team effort,” emphasized Johns. The 5’11, 175-pound sophomore caught a pair of touchdown passes, including a 49-yard score that came on a flea-flicker. “I didn’t expect us to run it, especially with a close game. When I heard it, I was stoked. I knew I was getting the ball,” he explained. Johns had five receptions for 69 yards in the victory over the Saints.

Johns leads Schuylkill Valley with 29 catches for 401 yards and 7 TD. He was unstoppable against Columbia in Week 4 at Leesport. Johns racked up 161 yards and 2 TD on eight receptions. He also returned a kickoff 79 yards to the house in a wild 45-34 win. Johns is part of an experienced receiving corps that includes Anthony Batista, Alexander Gehret, and Seth Klinikowski. Gehret is the lone senior in that group. They’re working with one of the top quarterbacks in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. Alex Aletras, one of eight returning starters on offense, is completing 66% of his passes. The 6’2, 185-pound senior has thrown for 822 yards with 13 touchdowns and just one interception. “This is our first year really getting close and it’s amazing. I trust him. I know he’s gonna make a perfect throw and he trusts me. Our chemistry is perfect,” noted Johns.

The Panthers dropped their season opener at Conrad Weiser 27-13. The Scouts piled up 360 rushing yards. Meanwhile, Aletras was limited to 108 yards through the air. “I knew I needed to get better. I knew the way we played, and the way I played, wasn’t going to get us where we want. After that, we all locked in,” acknowledged Johns. Schuylkill Valley put up 121 points in its next three games.

The Panthers are tied for first place in Section 5 with Annville-Cleona. Schuylkill Valley visits Pequea Valley on Friday night. The (4-1, 1-1) Braves we’re blown out at Hamburg 36-7 last week. “We had a nice talk this week about staying focused, doing our job and don’t worry about anybody else,” replied Harbach.

Manheim Township quarterback Dayne Byler was 14-of-21 for 220 yards and 3 TD.

Prince Wratto of Elizabethtown ran for 190 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. The junior running back also had five catches for 120 yards and 2 TD.

Wesley Bard from Solanco racked up 195 yards and 2 TD on just eight carries. The junior defensive back added 14 tackles and returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

Wyomissing’s Zander Westwood made the most of his eight carries. He rumbled for 275 yards, the second-highest total in program history, and four touchdowns.

Schuylkill Valley quarterback Alex Aletras finished 20-of-27 for 196 yards and 3 TD. He helped the rushing attack with 43 yards on a dozen touches.

Here are the PowerPro Linemen of the Week from the L-L League:

Manheim Township TE/LB Aiden Zulick provided a touchdown catch, a sack, a tackle for loss, and did a solid job blocking.

Noah Lloyd from Elizabethtown was a force on the offensive and defensive lines. His blocking allowed the Bears to gain more than 400 yards. Lloyd made nine tackles and a sack at defensive end.

Tyler Kreider earned a 98% blocking grade with seven pancake blocks as Solanco piled up 502 total yards. He also had 13 tackles and 2 TFL. Kreider forced one fumble and recovered a fumble.

Wyomissing senior offensive tackle Christian Kauffman helped the Spartans rush for 498 yards. He added four tackles, including one tackle for loss.

Schuylkill Valley’s Josh Lassandro received a 92% blocking grade. The senior OT/DT didn’t allow a sack and had a pair of pancake blocks. Lassandro contributed on defense as well with four tackles.

Wilson is (53-4-1) all-time versus Cedar Crest. The Bulldogs and (4-1) Falcons meet on Friday in West Lawn. Wilson has won 23 straight in this series. Cedar Crest tries to bounce back from a 45-12 defeat at the hands of Manheim Township.

Twin Valley has only allowed 33 points all year. The unbeaten Raiders battle Fleetwood this Friday in Elverson. Exeter travels to Elizabethtown. The (4-1) Bears went (5-5) a season ago under head coach Tom Gallagher. He brought back nine starters on defense and eight on offense. Prince Wratto has 754 rushing yards and 10 TD. The junior running back is averaging 11.8 yards per carry.

After dropping its first two contests, Wyomissing has put up 92 points in the past two weeks. The Spartans visit Donegal on Friday. The Indians have lost two in a row following a (3-0) start under new coach John Manion.

Conrad Weiser heads to Northern Lebanon this week. Brady Ryan ran for 154 yards on 32 carries last Friday against Donegal. He reached the end zone three times, giving him 15 TD this year. Ryan has piled up 884 yards on the ground for the (4-1) Vikings.

Ephrata hosts Muhlenberg on Friday. The (4-1) Mounts opened a lot of eyes by beating Conestoga Valley 25-23 last week. Ephrata pulled out the win without quarterback Carson Martin who was injured at Exeter in Week 4. The Muhls blew out Lebanon 64-8 on Friday in Laureldale. The Cedars’ losing streak stands at 57 consecutive games, a new PIAA record.

Schuylkill Valley puts its four-game winning streak on the line this week at Pequea Valley. The (4-1) Braves got hammered 36-7 at Hamburg last Friday.

Without further ado, here’s my new Berks County high school football poll. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

“The Great 8”

1.Wilson (4-1)

2.Twin Valley (5-0)

3.Exeter (4-1)

4.Wyomissing (2-2)

5.Conrad Weiser (4-1)

6.Muhlenberg (2-3)

7.Schuylkill Valley (4-1)

8.Fleetwood (3-2)

The (4-1) Bulldogs scored all 42 of their points in the first half. Jackson Becker returned a punt 28 yards for a touchdown less than three minutes into the game. Braydon Farrell took an interception back 29 yards for a score with 36 seconds left in the opening quarter. The pick 6 by the junior linebacker made it 28-0. Cole Peterson was 6-of-7 for 95 yards and 2 TD. Sophomore Jaiden Whitehurst ran for 55 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown, on just three carries. Wilson was without its top two running backs, Justice Hardy and Monty Greer, due to injuries. The (1-4) Red Knights were held to 56 total yards and three first downs. The Bulldogs have won 15 straight games in this series.

Twin Valley-42, Garden Spot-6

Maverik Foster made a big impact on both sides of the ball for the (5-0) Raiders. The junior running back and safety ran for two touchdowns and came up with a pair of interceptions. Foster had 86 yards on 16 carries. He also made six combined tackles. Maverik’s younger brother, Gavan, went 4-of-9 for 124 yards and 2 TD. His primary target was 6’1 senior wide receiver Brody Majeski. He hauled in three passes for 123 yards and 2 TD. Grant Moser chipped in with 47 rushing yards and a score on four touches. The Spartans fell to (2-3).

Wyomissing-50, ELCO-13

The (2-2) Spartans outgained the (2-3) Raiders 563-to-192. Wyomissing piled up a staggering 498 yards on the ground. The Spartans finished with 24 first downs, twice as many as ELCO. Zander Westwood erupted for 275 yards and 4 TD on eight carries. All four of his touchdowns were from 45 yards or more. The 6’3, 225-pound senior scored from 69 and 48 yards away in the first quarter. Wyomissing had a 34-0 cushion in the second period. Sophomore Rylan Overley added 70 yards and 2 TD on 13 carries. Brady Eisenhower completed four of his seven attempts for 65 yards. Tashaun Pearson, a sophomore defensive back, led the Spartans with five tackles.

Schuylkill Valley-18, Berks Catholic-16

The (4-1) Panthers were on top 6-3 at the break. Alex Aletras and sophomore Will Johns stole the show in the second half. Johns caught two touchdown passes in the third quarter to give Schuylkill Valley an 18-3 edge. The latter score came on a 49-yard flea-flicker. Coy Koller’s 2-yard TD run pulled the (1-4) Saints within 18-10 in the third quarter. Freshman quarterback Kellen Bowman found Mason Mace for a 34-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 to go in the game. Berks Catholic went for two points to tie it up, but Bowman’s pass was incomplete. The Panthers extended their winning streak to four. Aletras ended up 20-of-27 for 196 yards and 3 TD. He also ran for 43 yards. Johns had five receptions for 69 yards. Seth Klinikowski provided six catches for 60 yards. Ervin Ortiz turned his seven carries into 66 yards.

Fleetwood-14, Manheim Central-6

What a difference a week makes. The (3-2) Tigers were outscored 46-0 in the second half last Friday in a 52-14 loss at Garden Spot. Fleetwood hosted Manheim Central in Week 5 and put together a dominant defensive performance. The (2-3) Barons were limited to 29 total yards and three first downs. They were 1-for-10 on third down. Senior lineman Johnny Ulicne suffered a season-ending knee injury last week. The Tigers needed to make some changes, but they rose to the occasion. “The defense played a nearly perfect game. Due to an unfortunate injury, we moved some people around into different positions and they responded. They all understood their role and played their hearts out for their brothers next to them,” said first-year head coach Mel Fegely.

Coach Fegely’s sons, Beau and Hunter, made pivotal plays down the stretch. Beau Fegely, a senior running back, broke free for a 41-yard touchdown run with three minutes remaining. Hunter Fegely, a sophomore WR/DB, came away with an interception on the ensuing drive. Fleetwood finished with 292 total yards. Beau Fegely ran for 188 yards on 29 carries. He ripped off a 43-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Chase Adams was 7-of-16 for 53 yards. Standout tight end Bryce Ryan (6’3, 200) moved to right tackle on Friday. “Bryce gave up his role in the passing game to be a part of the blocking scheme. That kind of selfless trait is what separates him as a leader and a great young man,” emphasized coach Fegely.

Conrad Weiser-27, Octorara-15

The winless Braves led the (4-1) Scouts 8-7 at halftime. They were knotted up at 15-15 after the third quarter. Senior quarterback Connor Sellars broke the tie with a 46-yard touchdown run. Kole Kupper raced 52 yards to the end zone to give Conrad Weiser some breathing room. Kupper, a 185-pound junior, had a busy night. He contributed 180 yards and 2 TD on 27 carries. Sellars ran eight times for 70 yards and two scores. He was 2-of-7 for 23 yards and an interception. Luke Walter and sophomore cornerback Kellen Stoy made seven tackles apiece.

Spring-Ford-42, Boyertown-17

The (4-1) Rams jumped out to a 21-3 advantage after the opening quarter. They were in front 35-3 at halftime. Spring-Ford relied on a balanced attack. They ended up with 220 yards through the air and 185 on the ground. Quarterback Kaden Pickersgill was a perfect 7-for-7 with 3 TD. He added a 1-yard touchdown run. Aidan Lennon made the most of his two receptions. He had 116 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown grab. Tyler Hontz and Jackson Wickersham also caught touchdown passes for the Rams. Aziyah Brown ran for a pair of touchdowns in the second half. He led the (1-4) Bears with 57 yards on nine carries. Gavin Royce went 11-of-17 for 120 yards and an interception.

Hamburg-36, Pequea Valley-7

The (4-1) Braves suffered their first loss of the season on “Hawk Hill.” Isaac McFadden hit senior tight end Andrew Arroyo for a 67-yard touchdown and Hamburg never looked back. McFadden was 16-of-21 for 203 yards and an interception. He also ran for a score. Eli Metzler caught five passes for 56 yards. Owen Bentz chipped in with five receptions for 42 yards. The (3-2) Hawks were effective on the ground as well. Blaise Ernst racked up 138 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Bryce Schmeck added 44 yards and 2 TD on nine touches. Meanwhile, Pequea Valley managed just 47 rushing yards. Hamburg had a massive 23-to-4 advantage in first downs.

The Eagles went 56 yards in five minutes on the opening possession of the game. Aidan Gerhart found senior tight end Braylon Reinert for a 20-yard completion that put the Eagles in the red zone. Reinert, who’s also a standout inside linebacker, is a big target at 6’4 and 230 pounds. Offensive coordinator J.P. Gibbons called upon backup quarterback Xavier Mercado when they reached the 3-yard line. Mercado, a 225-pound junior, is 70 pounds heavier than Gerhart. He barreled in to put Exeter on top 7-0 with 6:54 left in the first quarter.

After forcing the (0-5, 0-2) Mustangs to punt, the Eagles marched 75 yards in three and a-half minutes. A pair of runs by Josh Jackson took Exeter from Gov. Mifflin’s 33-yard line down to the 1-yard line. Jackson then went up the middle to make it 14-0 with 1:11 remaining in the opening quarter. He provided 97 yards on a dozen carries.

It looked like the Mustangs were going to get on the scoreboard with ten minutes to go in the first half. Sophomore quarterback Jack Miller hit Lucas Kreider for a big play over the middle, however, Kreider fumbled at the 1-yard line. Nick Pashley, a senior captain, recovered the loose ball which came out just before Kreider’s knee touched the turf. “That was very important. They were literally at the end zone and he stopped it. That’s like something that you pray for. I’m thankful for that,” emphasized Alvarez. Pashley was named a second team defensive back in the Lancaster-Lebanon League in 2025.

The Eagles began their fourth series at the 13-yard line with 2:18 to play before halftime. Gerhart immediately went deep to Reinert for a 37-yard gain. Jackson followed with a 16-yard run. Bauer initially sent out the field goal unit on fourth-and-3 from the 11-yard line. Gov. Mifflin took a timeout which gave Bauer time to change his mind. “I challenged the line, can we get four yards. They wanted to do it so I put the ball in their hands,” replied Bauer. He’s in his 18th year at the helm in Reiffton and holds the school record with 139 victories. Gerhart connected with Pashley for an 8-yard pickup on fourth down. Mercado then entered the game again at quarterback. His 3-yard touchdown run extended Exeter’s cushion to 21-0 with 22 seconds left before halftime.

A bizarre special teams play gave the Eagles a 28-0 advantage with 5:10 remaining in the third quarter. A high snap went over the head of Mustangs’ sophomore punter Kevin Aparicio. Instead of falling on the football, he tried to kick it backwards through the end zone. The ball didn’t go far enough and Faym Pruit recovered it in the end zone for a touchdown. “I really don’t have the words for it. I never saw a punter kick the ball from the 35-yard line into the end zone, but we’ll take it,” said Bauer with a smile.

Gov. Mifflin continued to run the ball inside with workhorse Pat Steuer. The 5’7, 150-pound senior is a standout wrestler and lacrosse player. The Mustangs reached Exeter’s 22-yard line with ten minutes on the clock. An incomplete pass on fourth-and-11 ended the seven minute drive. Gov. Mifflin put together another long series and this time put points on the board. A 5-yard touchdown pass from Miller to 6’2 senior receiver Caeson Skipper capped a 79-yard possession that lasted more than seven minutes. The Mustangs made it 28-6 with 47 seconds to go.

Exeter has won six in a row against its rival from Shillington. “We’re still growing, we’re still improving week to week. This week we took a big step forward offensively,” mentioned Bauer. Gerhart was 9-of-13 for 109 yards. The Eagles were coming off a 7-0 win versus Ephrata. Exeter travels to (4-1) Elizabethtown next Friday. The Eagles have made three appearances in the District 3 Championship over the past five years. “I think we’re gonna go far. We’re gonna have a long run,” remarked Alvarez.

Wilson-42, Reading-0

Exeter-28, Gov. Mifflin-6

Twin Valley-42, Garden Spot-6

Schuylkill Valley-18, Berks Catholic-16

Muhlenberg-64, Lebanon-8

Wyomissing-50, ELCO-13

Conrad Weiser-27, Octorara-15

Fleetwood-14, Manheim Central-6

Hamburg-36, Pequea Valley-7

Lampeter-Strasburg-47, Daniel Boone-6

Lancaster Catholic-34, Kutztown-13

Spring-Ford-42, Boyertown-17

The (1-3, 1-0) Saints earned their first victory at Hamburg last Friday. They outgained the Hawks 305-to-86 on the ground and rolled to a 38-7 win. “It felt really good. I think it gave us a lot of confidence coming into this week,” said Koller. The 5’11, 180-pound junior ran for 120 yards and 2 TD on ten carries against Hamburg. He got the Saints marching in the right direction with an early 68-yard touchdown run. Koller leads Berks Catholic’s Wing-T attack with 328 rushing yards and three scores. He’s averaging 7.1 yards per carry this fall. Koller has caught six passes for 107 yards and two more touchdowns.

Ryan Spatz added 73 yards on seven carries a week ago. The 5’11, 180-pound senior linebacker has a team-high 36 tackles. “He’s very valuable. He’s a great teammate also, he’s always there picking people up. He’s making plays all the time,” remarked Koller. Faith Zudie has been a force at defensive end. The 6’3, 210-pound senior has 34 tackles, including a team-high four tackles for loss. Dave Stahler, in his third year as head coach, turned to a freshman at quarterback. Kellen Bowman is 19-of-35 for 337 yards with 5 TD through four games. He’s only tossed one interception. “Kellen has been playing great,” replied Koller.

The Saints are facing a very experienced quarterback this Friday night. They host Alex Aletras and Schuylkill Valley. Aletras threw for 271 yards and 3 TD last week in a 45-34 win over Columbia. He’s completing 64% of his passes for 626 yards and 10 TD this season. Aletras was voted the second team quarterback in Section 5 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League in 2025. Will Johns, Anthony Batista, and Alexander Gehret form a solid receiving corps for the (3-1, 1-0) Panthers. Johns, a 5’11 sophomore, is coming off a huge performance. He finished with eight receptions for 161 yards and 2 TD versus Columbia. Johns also returned a kickoff 79 yards for a touchdown. Koller believes Berks Catholic has an advantage over Schuylkill Valley. “I think we’re better than them up front,” he noted.

The Saints won nine games a season ago and claimed the Section 5 title with a perfect (7-0) mark in league play. They reached the District 3-3A Championship before falling to Trinity 17-0. Despite their slow start, Koller remains optimistic. “I’m very confident that we’re the best team in the section again. I think we have playmakers,” he said.

Cedar Crest fullback Garrett Starry caught a 14-yard touchdown pass and did a great job blocking. The senior linebacker also made a dozen tackles, two tackles for loss, and a fumble recovery.

Freshman safety Rudy Brisbane from Elizabethtown returned two interceptions for touchdowns.

Connor Horning of Cocalico was an efficient 4-of-6 passing for 92 yards and a touchdown. He added 56 yards and another score on the ground. The junior safety made six tackles and broke up two passes.

Daniel Boone senior quarterback Dominic Stoudt ran for 198 yards and 3 TD on 35 carries. He threw for 86 yards and a touchdown.

Annville-Cleona senior Yama Navarro racked up 253 yards and a score on 24 carries. He also had three tackles.

Kareem Nichols from Columbia hauled in seven passes for 297 yards and 4 TD. The senior safety added three tackles.

Here are the PowerPro Linemen of the Week from the L-L League:

Griffin Schomp of Cedar Crest finished with four pancake blocks against Hempfield. The sophomore OT/DL contributed on defense with three tackles and a sack.

Elizabethtown’s Matt Sikora received the highest blocking grade on his team. The junior G/DT also provided a tackle for loss and a fumble recovery.

Joey Buckley from Twin Valley was a force on both sides of the ball. The 6’1, 275-pound senior led a defense that allowed just 84 total yards and no points. Buckley had a pair of sacks.

Nolan McQueen of Lampeter-Strasburg earned the highest blocking grade along his offensive line. The senior made five tackles and a sack.

Pequea Valley sophomore defensive end Ben Zellers piled up twelve combined tackles, including six tackles for loss.

Wilson faces Reading this Friday in West Lawn. The (1-3) Red Knights have lost 14 straight in this series. Reading’s last win over the Bulldogs was back in 2003.

Twin Valley takes on Garden Spot in Elverson this week. The (2-2) Spartans used a big second half to top Fleetwood 52-14 in Week 4. Seth Musselman has a team-high 268 rushing yards and 5 TD. The 5’9, 160-pound senior also leads Garden Spot with 13 receptions for 135 yards and a touchdown.

Exeter squares off with Gov. Mifflin at Don Thomas Stadium on Friday. The Eagles are allowing just 9.8 points per game. Senior linebacker Donovyn Alvarez has a team-high 31 tackles. The Mustangs are searching for their first victory of the season.

Wyomissing travels to ELCO this week. The (2-2) Raiders handed Conrad Weiser its first loss last Friday. The Scouts came up short 21-12. They visit winless Octorara this week. The Braves fell at Daniel Boone 34-28 last Friday.

Muhlenberg looks to get back on track when Lebanon comes to Laureldale this week. The Cedars’ losing streak is up to 56 consecutive games. They were blown out by Elizabethtown 85-6 last Friday.

Schuylkill Valley has won three in a row. The Panthers are averaging 40.3 ppg. during that stretch. They’re on the road versus Berks Catholic this week. The Saints earned their first victory with a 38-7 rout of Hamburg.

Fleetwood hosts Manheim Central on Friday. The (2-2) Barons got blanked by Twin Valley 39-0 in Week 4.

Boyertown is home against Spring-Ford on Friday. The (3-1) Rams lost to Downingtown East 35-7 a week ago.

Without further ado, here is my new Berks County high school football poll. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

“The Great 8”

1.Wilson (3-1)

2.Twin Valley (4-0)

3.Exeter (3-1)

4.Wyomissing (1-2)

5.Conrad Weiser (3-1)

6.Muhlenberg (1-3)

7.Schuylkill Valley (3-1)

8.Berks Catholic (1-3)

Rylan Overley, a transfer from Gov. Mifflin, broke off a 19-yard run on the Spartans’ first series. The 6’3, 210-pound sophomore capped the 53-yard drive with a 1-yard touchdown. Overley added a 2-point conversion after an encroachment penalty against the (3-1) Vikings on the extra point. “I knew that was huge when he came in the offseason. He’s a great player. It shocks me every time I realize that he’s a sophomore,” emphasized DiFabrizio. Wyomissing jumped in front 15-0 with 4:25 left in the first quarter. Two minutes later, Brady Focht returned an interception 40 yards to the 5-yard line. The 6’2, 175-pound junior also plays basketball for the Spartans. Ryan Delp went in motion and caught a 5-yard TD pass in the left flat from Brady Eisenhower to make it 21-0 with 2:31 remaining in the first period.

Northern Lebanon threatened on its next possession, but DiFabrizio made another interception in the end zone. “Actually, he beat me a little bit. I hustled back and the throw was a little late which helped me. I made a nice play on the ball,” he noted. Miller settled down following his third pick in the first 13 minutes of the game. He heaved a 63-yard TD pass down the right sideline to Bryce Yocum with 6:31 to go in the second quarter. The senior tight end entered Saturday with one reception on the season. Yocum finished the day with three catches for 77 yards and two touchdowns.

Wyomissing put together a five minute drive that covered 62 yards before halftime. Ethan Nye went up the middle for a 7-yard score and a 28-6 cushion with 1:23 on the clock. The (1-2) Spartans got the ball first in the second half. Eisenhower turned a broken play into a 52-yard touchdown run. “That was actually a miscue. He was supposed to hand it off to Zander [Westwood] and Zander went in motion early. Brady just kept it and took off,” replied DiFabrizio. The Vikings responded with a 10-yard TD pass from Miller to junior receiver Landon Copenhaver. That 47-yard series pulled them within 35-13 with 4:23 left in the third quarter. Curran Cirulli answered immediately with a long kickoff return to Northern Lebanon’s 20-yard line. A 1-yard touchdown run by Overley increased Wyomissing’s margin to 42-13 with three minutes to play in the quarter.

The Vikings, who went (1-9, 0-7) last fall, didn’t go away quietly under first-year head coach Nate Monroe. They played inspired football and outscored the Spartans 19-0 in the fourth quarter. “I think they fought harder than we did. They wanted it more…You could tell the coach cares for his players and wanted to fight,” acknowledged DiFabrizio. Brady Ryan’s 4-yard touchdown run made it 42-19 just 90 seconds into the final period. Ryan rushed for 116 yards on 26 carries. Northern Lebanon recovered the onside kick which set up a 27-yard TD pass down the left sideline to junior receiver Johnny Hilton. The Vikings trailed 42-26 with 9:07 remaining. Miller, who has eight touchdown passes, was then knocked out of the game with an injury. He was 15-of-23 for 187 yards. Copenhaver reeled in eight passes for 77 yards.

Junior Trystan Dorrittie took over at quarterback midway through the fourth quarter. His pass down the right sideline to freshman Chase Birkhead was overthrown and picked off by Eisenhower with three minutes left. Northern Lebanon got the ball back with 1:52 to go. The Vikings went 60 yards in just one minute. Dorrittie fired a 5-yard TD pass to Yocum with 54 seconds on the clock. However, the 2-point conversion failed which kept it a two possession game.

Bob Wolfrum, in his 40th season as Wyomissing’s head coach, wasn’t pleased with the final quarter. “I think he’s so mad he just said ‘I’ll see you guys on Monday’ and walked away,” said DiFabrizio. Wolfrum has won 383 games and twelve District 3 championships with the Spartans. He guided them to a state title in 2012.

Wyomissing allowed 333 yards on Saturday and committed ten penalties for 102 yards. The Spartans managed 232 total yards, including 221 on the ground. Nye had a team-high 59 yards on seven carries. Westwood chipped in with 50 yards on nine touches. The 6’3, 225-pound senior linebacker made 7.5 tackles. Overley provided 30 yards rushing, 5.5 tackles, and a sack. Wyomissing will get back to work before traveling to ELCO on Friday.