Berks Sports Report Paul Roberts
Wilson-41, Hempfield-7
The (6-1) Bulldogs led 28-0 at halftime. They’ve allowed a total of 20 points in their last five games. Cole Peterson finished 13-of-18 for 197 yards and 2 TD. Mike Glover had a 14-yard touchdown catch. The James Madison commit ran four yards for another score. Sophomore Jaiden Whitehurst provided 65 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Monty Greer returned from an ankle injury and added a 29-yard TD reception. Wilson outgained the (3-4) Black Knights 352-to-129. Sammy Dianna returned a fumble 46 yards for a touchdown. Hempfield quarterback Landon Charles was 6-of-18 for only 50 yards with an interception. The Bulldogs clinched their 51st consecutive winning season.
Exeter-69, Lebanon-18
The (6-1) Eagles handed the Cedars their 59th straight loss. Exeter was in front 49-0 after the opening quarter and 69-6 at the half. Josh Jackson, Donovyn Alvarez, and Jaiheer Dasilvio each had a short touchdown run in the first quarter. Aidan Gerhart threw a 17-yard TD pass to senior tight end Braylon Reinert. Brady Adams and Nick Pashley returned interceptions for touchdowns. Adams also caught a 55-yard TD pass from Xavier Mercado. Sophomore Michael Stryjak turned five carries into 86 yards and a score. The Eagles have won five games in a row.
Schuylkill Valley-16, Lancaster Catholic-14
Panthers’ head coach Bruce Harbach faced his former team on Friday in Leesport. Harbach led the Crusaders to state championships in 2009 and 2011. He won 139 games and four District 3 titles over 16 years at Lancaster Catholic. Alex Aletras gave Schuylkill Valley a 16-7 edge with a 3-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. The senior quarterback completed 12 of his 24 attempts for 173 yards. He tossed a 15-yard TD pass to tight end Landyn Keglovits. Aletras ran 13 times for 41 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Will Johns had another big night. He reeled in eight passes for 129 yards. James Santana chipped in with 65 yards on seven carries. Reese Wamsher drilled a 25-yard field goal for the (6-1) Panthers. They’re riding a six-game winning streak. The Crusaders fell to (4-3).
Hamburg-28, Columbia-14
The (5-2) Hawks built a 21-0 cushion midway through the third quarter. Blaise Ernst was a workhorse for Hamburg. The 5’9, 174-pound senior racked up 203 yards and 3 TD on 25 carries. Bryce Schmeck, a 206-pound junior, added 54 yards on ten touches. Sophomore quarterback Isaac McFadden was just 6-of-15 for 44 yards, but he did find Alex Soto for a 19-yard touchdown. The Hawks overcame 13 penalties for 134 yards. They allowed 361 total yards, including 240 through the air. The Crimson Tide dropped to (2-5). Hamburg is tied for second place in Section 5 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League with a (3-1) mark. Schuylkill Valley is a perfect (4-0) in league play. The rivals meet in Leesport this Friday.
Owen J. Roberts-29, Boyertown-28
The (4-3) Wildcats outscored the (1-6) Bears 10-0 in the fourth quarter. Boyertown led 28-19 thanks to a pair of touchdown passes by Gavin Royce in the third period. Esteban Vidal’s 30-yard field goal made it 28-22 with 11:50 remaining. Mekhi Graham ripped off a 47-yard TD run with 7:17 left. The extra point by Vidal put Owen J. Roberts in front. Graham finished with 153 yards on 21 carries. He added 106 yards on ten receptions. The Maryland commit reached the end zone four times, including a 44-yard TD catch in the second quarter. Gavin Schaeffer went 12-of-21 for 146 yards. Royce was an efficient 7-of-11 for 135 yards. The Bears were on top 14-0 in the second quarter before Graham scored three straight touchdowns. Jackson Koback caught a 13-yard TD pass and ran for another score. Braydon Burris ran for 95 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries.
