As a sophomore at Berks Catholic, Matt Harley made 68 three-pointers and was an All-Division selection. Harley is now a senior at Gov. Mifflin and proving that he’s not just a threat from behind the arc. His driving basket off the glass with seven seconds left gave the Mustangs a …
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“The Yard”-Virtual Golf
Attention golfers! Winter is here, but you don’t have to put away your clubs. You can play virtual golf in absolutely stunning 4K resolution at “The Yard” on the 5th Street Highway in Muhlenberg. Take your best shot at about 50 legendary courses including Pebble Beach and St. Andrews. Plus, …
Read More »Matt Ashcroft-Exeter
It’s mid-December and the Eagles have already matched their win total from a season ago. Exeter cruised past Manheim Township 59-46 in Reiffton to improve to (3-0). I asked head coach Matt Ashcroft why things have turned around so quickly. We also discussed the importance of having multi-sport athletes. Colin …
Read More »Teddy Snyder-Exeter
Teddy Snyder had just seven points in the Eagles’ first two games. His dad, as well as the coaching staff, kept encouraging him to shoot and it paid off against Manheim Township. Snyder made four 3-pointers in a 59-46 win on Tuesday in Reiffton. His father, Ted, knows a little …
Read More »Colin Payne-Exeter
The Eagles have three starters who were part of a football team that won the District 3-5A championship and reached the state semifinals. The football season didn’t end for Colin Payne, Joey Schlaffer, and Anthony Caccese until December 3rd. Exeter’s basketball team has only had three practices with all of …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
Here are my final Berks County high school football rankings for the 2021 season. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! Wyomissing ends up on top of the poll. The Spartans won the Section 2 championship in the Berks Football League …
Read More »Bob Wolfrum-Wyomissing
The Spartans entered Hersheypark Stadium averaging 311 rushing yards per game and 7.7 per carry. Central Valley defensive tackles Sean FitzSimmons and Jackson Tonya were determined to shut down that potent running attack. They controlled the line of scrimmage and helped the Warriors capture their second straight Class 3A state …
Read More »Matt Kramer-Wyomissing
Central Valley came into the Class 3A state championship game averaging 47.6 points per game. Wyomissing held the Warriors to one touchdown, but it wasn’t enough. Central Valley prevailed 7-0 to extend its winning streak to 27 games. The (15-0) Warriors defeated the (15-1) Spartans in the state final for …
Read More »Julian DiMaio-Wyomissing
The Class 3A state championship turned out to be a defensive battle. Central Valley held off Wyomissing 7-0 at Hersheypark Stadium. The Warriors extended their winning streak to 27 games, and defeated the Spartans for the second straight year in the state final. The only score came on Landon Alexander’s …
Read More »Wyomissing-Central Valley Preview
Some Wyomissing fans are simply calling it “The Rematch.” For the second year in a row, the Spartans are taking on Central Valley for the Class 3A state championship. Kickoff is at noon on Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium. The Warriors beat Wyomissing 35-21 in last year’s state final. The Spartans …
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