Berks Sports Report Paul Roberts
Twin Valley-39, Manheim Central-0
Sophomore Gavan Foster was an efficient 9-of-13 for 122 yards and 2 TD as the Raiders improved to (4-0). They were in front 19-0 at halftime. Foster threw a 27-yard touchdown pass to Brody Majeski. Tight end Jayce Oliver had three receptions for 32 yards and a 5-yard score. Maverik Foster, Gavan’s older brother, had a pair of rushing touchdowns. Lucas Myers finished with 100 yards and a score on 16 carries. The Villanova commit contributed on defense as well with five tackles and an interception. Joey Buckley, a 275-pound defensive tackle, had a handful of solo tackles and a sack. The Barons dropped to (2-2).
Conestoga Valley-35, Gov. Mifflin-12
The (4-0) Buckskins built a 28-6 halftime advantage in Shillington. They sealed the deal with 6:46 remaining when Camryn Bair found Jayden Conaway for a 58-yard TD pass. Pat Steuer had a busy night for the (0-4) Mustangs. He ran the rock 33 times for 115 yards and two touchdowns.
Daniel Boone-34, Octorara-28
Dominic Stoudt was a workhorse for the (2-2) Blazers. The senior quarterback piled up 198 yards and 3 TD on 35 carries. Stoudt went 3-of-4 through the air for 86 yards. He connected with George Harp on a 44-yard touchdown toss. Sophomore Mason Murphy chipped in with 82 yards and a score on eight carries. The Braves remain winless.
ELCO-21, Conrad Weiser-12
The (3-1) Scouts suffered their first loss of the season. Gavin Yeiser ran for 117 yards and 2 TD for the (2-2) Raiders. They were on top 14-6 at halftime in Robesonia. Darryl Legrande returned Kole Kupper’s fumble 68 yards for a touchdown. Kupper ended up with 71 yards on 16 carries. He set a school record with six touchdowns last week. Connor Sellars pulled Conrad Weiser within 21-12 with a 9-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. Sellars had 91 yards rushing and 83 yards passing. He was 10-for-19 with an 8-yard TD pass to Brayden Hopple in the second quarter.
Garden Spot-52, Fleetwood-14
The (2-2) Tigers were outscored 46-0 in the second half. They couldn’t overcome their mistakes, including four turnovers. Chase Adams threw three interceptions and all of them were returned for touchdowns by the (2-2) Spartans. Adams finished 6-of-18 for 76 yards. He ran 15 times for 53 yards. Beau Fegely had 60 yards and a touchdown on eleven carries. Sophomore Trey McKinney made two catches for 61 yards and a score.
Schuylkill Valley-45, Columbia-34
Will Johns had a monster game for the (3-1) Panthers. The sophomore caught 8 passes for 161 yards and 2 TD. Johns also took a kickoff 79 yards to the house. Alex Aletras was 19-of-31 for 271 yards and 3 TD. Columbia is without star quarterback Cameron McClair. He suffered an injury a week ago. The (2-2) Crimson Tide committed nine turnovers in Leesport. Ervin Ortiz and Anthony Batista each returned an interception for a touchdown.
Pequea Valley-30, Kutztown-8
The Braves are (4-0) for the first time in program history. They held the (1-3) Cougars to 190 total yards. Kutztown was limited to 165 yards on 50 rushing attempts. Ryan Walters had a team-high 97 yards on 22 carries. Levi Martin scored the Cougars’ lone touchdown. They turned the ball over three times.
Berks Catholic-38, Hamburg-7
Coy Koller broke free for a 68-yard TD run to open the floodgates for the (1-3) Saints. The 180-pound junior ran for 120 yards and 2 TD on 10 carries. Berks Catholic outgained the (2-2) Hawks 305-to-86 yards on the ground. Hamburg trailed 31-0 at halftime. Faith Zudie made his presence felt on both sides of the ball. He provided 53 yards, including a 28-yard touchdown, on just three carries. The 6’3, 210-pound defensive end also made eight tackles and a sack. Ryan Spatz ran it seven times for 73 yards. Owen Bentz got the Hawks on the board with a 17-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. He added five receptions for 40 yards. Sophomore quarterback Isaac McFadden went 19-of-29 for 176 yards.
Exeter-7, Ephrata-0
The Eagles and Mounts met in a defensive battle at Don Thomas Stadium. After three quarters, this Section 2 matchup remained scoreless. Donovyn Alvarez’s 1-yard touchdown run with 6:13 left was the difference. The 6’, 178-pound senior had 48 yards on 14 carries. Alvarez led Exeter with nine tackles. Braylon Reinert and Eddie Farrar finished with six tackles apiece. Nick Pashley came up with an interception for the (3-1) Eagles. Josh Jackson ran for a team-high 70 yards on 14 carries. Junior quarterback Aidan Gerhart was 8-of-12 for just 44 yards with an interception. The (3-1) Mounts tasted defeat for the first time this season.
