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 …
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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 …
Read More »Joey Chapman-Reading
Joey Chapman made the biggest steal in the history of Reading High basketball. His defensive effort in the final seconds helped the Red Knights hold off Archbishop Wood 58-57 in last season’s Class 6A state championship game. Chapman came up with another defensive gem tonight to close out Reading’s 60-57 …
Read More »Daniel Alcantara-Reading
Can the Red Knights be even better than they were last season? Daniel Alcantara certainly believes so, and that’s saying a lot because Reading is the defending Class 6A state champion. Alcantara and company started the season in thrilling fashion with a 60-57 victory over perennial power Imhotep Charter from …
Read More »Nevin Carter-Wyomissing
If you’re looking for a fun topic to discuss on your drive to Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, I have the solution. Ask your passengers who would come out on top if the 2020 Wyomissing football team faced this year’s squad. Nevin Carter can provide some great insight because he played …
Read More »Ja-mhi “J.J.” Jackson-Wyomissing
Ja-mhi Jackson made the journey from Yonkers, N.Y. to Wyomissing before the season. On Saturday, he’ll make another trip. This time J.J. is headed to Hershey for the Class 3A state championship. Jackson has been an important addition to the (15-0) Spartans. He starts at defensive tackle and gets some …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Boys Basketball
Here are my Berks County high school boys basketball preseason rankings. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! It’s Reading and then everyone else. That seems to be the consensus among local hoops fans. The Red Knights won the Class 6A …
Read More »Hoop Group Showcase-Reading
The high school basketball season gets underway on Friday. If you’re a hoops fan in Berks County, Albright College is the place to be that night. The first game of the Hoop Group Showcase features Lower Merion vs. Pocono Mountain West at 6pm. The Aces have won seven state championships. …
Read More »Preseason All-Berks Basketball Team
The high school basketball season tips off in just a few days. To steal a line from Bart Scott, “Can’t Wait!” I want to provide a little explanation before unveiling my Preseason All-Berks Team. Do I get input from coaches throughout the county? Absolutely. Do I get feedback from athletic …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
Here are my Berks County high school football rankings for the final week of the season. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! There are a few changes at the top of the poll this week. Wyomissing is once again the …
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