The Bulldogs extended their winning streak to five with a (21-14) victory over Manheim Township in West Lawn. Wilson clinched the Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 1 championship outright with the win over the Blue Streaks. Senior quarterback Brad Hoffman ran for 148 yards and 2TD on 25 carries. His 2-yard score …
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Rick Keeley-Berks Catholic
Rick Keeley is in his 36th season as a high school head football coach, a Berks County record. I asked him if he still enjoys it as much as when he started coaching. Keeley has won 269 games overall and five District 3 championships. His record at Berks Catholic is …
Read More »Luke Hughes-Berks Catholic
Luke Hughes has really enjoyed moving from the offensive line to fullback. The 6’3, 225-pound senior started at guard for three years at Berks Catholic. Hughes has rumbled for 428 yards in the Wing-T offense. He’s averaging 4.9 yards per carry with 6TD. Hughes is joined in the backfield by …
Read More »Jake Collazo-Berks Catholic
Did you know that Jake Collazo once won a taco eating contest? You’ll find out exactly how many tacos he devoured and if it was worth it. Collazo explained how he lost 40 pounds and what he enjoys on “cheat days.” The 6’3, 290-pound junior plays right tackle and nose …
Read More »Christian Cacchione-Berks Catholic
Christian Cacchione definitely knows how to find his way to the end zone. The 175-pound senior is tied for fourth in Berks County with 17 touchdowns. He’s two yards shy of 1,000 on the ground and is averaging 22 yards per catch. Cacchione is also a dangerous kick returner. He …
Read More »Wilson-Manheim Township Preview
The Bulldogs have already clinched at least a share of their record 28th Section 1 championship in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. They can win the title outright with a victory over Manheim Township on Friday night in West Lawn. Both teams are (6-3). Wilson is (4-0) in league play while the …
Read More »Hoops Doubleheader at Santander Arena!
If you’re a high school basketball fan, don’t make plans for Friday, January 21. I’m told Reading and Berks Catholic will be part of an exciting doubleheader at Santander Arena in Reading. The Red Knights will battle Vertical Academy in the nightcap. Vertical Academy is based in Charlotte, but plays …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
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! Believe it or not, we have reached the final week of the regular season. That means league championships need to be decided! Unbeaten Gov. Mifflin …
Read More »Aiden Mack-Wyomissing
Aiden Mack caught his first touchdown pass of the season in a 49-0 victory over Schuylkill Valley. The 6’4, 220-pound TE only has five receptions this year, but Mack understands that it’s simply part of playing in a Wing-T offense. He told me about the play that the Spartans called …
Read More »Drew Eisenhower-Wyomissing
In a Wing-T offense, the running backs have to make the most of their carries. Drew Eisenhower certainly did that against Schuylkill Valley on Saturday afternoon. The 5’11, 185-pound junior ran for 142 yards on just four carries including a 46-yard TD. He wasn’t done there. Eisenhower opened the second …
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