Football

As the OL/DL coach at Wyomissing, Steve O’Neil gets to work with Jven Williams every day. Williams has several Division I offers including Penn State, Michigan, Pittsburgh, West Virginia and Virginia Tech. O’Neil told me what sets the 6’4, 310-pound junior apart from other linemen. I asked O’Neil, a 1998 …

The Spartans are well known for running the rock in their Wing-T offense. When they do throw, 6’3 senior WR Nevin Carter is a nice target. I asked Carter about making the transition to WR. He said playing basketball has helped him. Carter talked about his chemistry with junior QB …

Jven Williams has quickly become one of the most highly recruited OL in Pennsylvania. The 6’4, 310-pound junior has offers from several Division I programs including Penn State, Michigan, Pittsburgh, Maryland and Virginia Tech. Williams admitted that he shed some tears when he got his first offer. I asked him …

Bruce Harbach had a tremendous run at Lancaster Catholic. He went (139-55) with two state championships, four District 3 titles, and eight Section championships over 16 seasons. Harbach is enjoying his first year as the head coach in Leesport. He told me about one of the big differences between coaching …

Imagine throwing two TD passes, running for two scores, AND catching a TD pass…all in one game! Drew Campbell of Schuylkill Valley accomplished that feat in a win vs. Upper Perkiomen this season. Campbell then figured out exactly how many fantasy football points his effort was worth. No, seriously he …

After a tough start to the season, the Panthers are beginning to turn things around. They’ve won two in a row including a 28-8 victory over Kutztown last week in Leesport. Mike Krishock described what it’s like playing for new head coach Bruce Harbach who won two state championships and …

Here are my Berks County high school football rankings. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! Gov. Mifflin remained perfect with a 49-26 win at Episcopal Academy. The game wasn’t that close. PSU commit Nick Singleton ran for 289 yards and …

It was an extremely frustrating night in West Lawn for longtime Wilson coach Doug Dahms. The Bulldogs fell to (2-3) with a 24-21 loss to undefeated Manheim Central. The Barons allowed just 142 total yards. They’re ranked #8 in the state in Class 5A. Wilson committed four turnovers. Senior Brad …

Manheim Central held off Wilson 24-21. The (5-0) Barons are ranked #8 in the state in Class 5A. The Bulldogs fall to (2-3). Gov. Mifflin blew out Episcopal Academy 49-26. PSU commit Nick Singleton ran for 289 yards and 6TD on 18 carries! The Mustangs are ranked #1 in Pennsylvania …

James Franklin made an appearance at Gov. Mifflin’s game vs. Harrisburg last week. Franklin arrived in Shillington in a helicopter and saw the Mustangs roll to a (49-13) win. I asked PSU commit Nick Singleton which teammate and coach would he trust the most to fly a helicopter! We also …