Evan Johnson doesn’t just perform under the bright lights on Friday night. He also performs on stage. The Twin Valley RB/FS enjoys participating in high school musicals. As a sophomore, Johnson had a lead role in “Grease.” He’ll be a key figure once again this fall on the gridiron. The …
Read More »Berks County has had more than its fair share of legendary high school football coaches. Al Silveri was part of that exclusive group. He spent more than fifty years coaching football at the high school level. Silveri died on Monday at the age of 76. A viewing will be held …
Read More »The Berks County Football Coaches Association inducted its 21st Hall of Fame class on Saturday at the Green Valley Chateau. The BCFCA Hall of Fame now includes 139 members. It consists of former players, coaches, officials, and special contributors. Players must be at least 35 years old and coaches are …
Read More »The PA Football Writers’ All-State teams were announced this week. Seven players from Berks County were selected including three on the Class 3A squad. Congratulations to all of these student-athletes! Class 6A: Tommy Hunsicker-Wilson (Athlete) Class 5A: Jayden Zandier-Exeter (RB) Class 4A: Ean Winchester-Twin Valley (TE) Paul McClune-Twin Valley (OL) …
Read More »Rob Flowers was once a star high school quarterback at Muhlenberg. The 41-year-old is returning to Laureldale, but this time as the Muhls’ new head football coach. He takes over for John Lorchak who was at the helm for four seasons. Muhlenberg finished (1-9) this year. Flowers was the wide …
Read More »The high school football season ends this weekend in Pennsylvania. That means the awards season is in full swing. The BCIAA announced its all-stars on Tuesday. You can find all of the first and second team selections on the BCIAA website. Here are the major award winners. Congratulations to all …
Read More »Berks Catholic announced this morning that Dave Stahler has been hired as its new head football coach. He takes over for Rick Keeley who stepped down after winning four District 3 championships with the Saints. Keeley finished (118-41) over 13 seasons at Berks Catholic. Stahler is a 1988 Holy Name …
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In the second half at Kutztown University’s Andre Reed Stadium, Northwestern Lehigh looked like a team that was desperate to reach its first state final. The Tigers were a runaway freight train. They scored on all four of their possessions in the second half and beat Wyomissing 33-24 in the …
Read More »Here are my Berks County high school football rankings with just two weeks remaining in the season. Wyomissing is still standing tall. The Spartans used a big effort in the second half to beat Danville 48-27. Wyomissing is making its fourth consecutive trip to the PIAA-3A semifinals. The Spartans battle …
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Wyomissing led District 4 champion Danville 27-19 at halftime of the PIAA-3A quarterfinals. The (12-1) Spartans pulled away for a 48-27 victory on a cold and windy night at Albright’s Shirk Stadium. “I think we came out with more momentum. The intensity was much higher. We just played Wyo football,” …
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Berks Sports Report Paul Roberts