“Roberts Rankings”-Football

Only five teams from Berks County were in action last week and three of them lost. Muhlenberg and Schuylkill Valley saw their seasons come to an end in the District 3 playoffs. The Muhls doubled their win total from a year ago. Boyertown also made big strides this fall. The Bears reached the District 1 tournament for just the third time in school history after going (2-8) in 2024. Five local teams are still alive in Week 12.

Undefeated Twin Valley meets #6 seed West Perry in Elverson on Friday. The (8-2) Mustangs are making their ninth appearance in District’s with an overall record of (6-8).

Wilson takes on #5 seed York High this week at John Gurski Stadium. The Bulldogs and (6-3) Bearcats have a few common opponents. York beat Hempfield 22-16 in overtime before falling to Manheim Township 43-34. Bearcats’ running back Shavane Anderson is committed to Syracuse. The 6’1, 200-pound senior has 1,211 rushing yards and 21 combined touchdowns in nine games.

Wyomissing battles #5 seed Lampeter-Strasburg on Saturday at 1pm at Bob Wolfrum Field. The (7-3) Pioneers got blown out by the Spartans 46-7 in their regular season finale. This is the 20th trip to the District 3 playoffs for L-S. They’re (26-15) all-time with four championships, including last year’s 30-27 overtime thriller against Wyomissing.

Exeter has a rematch of its own this week. The Eagles travel to #2 seed Conestoga Valley on Friday. The (10-0) Buckskins came back to stun Exeter 21-17 in Week 9. These teams squared off in the District 3-5A semifinals last fall with the Eagles soaring past Conestoga Valley 48-14. The Buckskins are making their 14th appearance in the District 3 bracket. Their lone title came in 1991. Exeter captured its first District crown in 2021.

Top-seeded Berks Catholic hosts #4 Bermudian Springs this week. The Saints and Eagles are both riding seven-game winning streaks. Bermudian Springs qualified for District’s for the 22nd time this year. The Eagles are (18-17) with four championships. They knocked off Berks Catholic 42-25 in the semifinals last season, and then took down Trinity 34-30 in the final.

Gov. Mifflin ended its 2025 campaign on the right foot. The Mustangs won 51-14 at Pocono Mountain West in the Eastern Conference 5A/6A Championship.

There are no changes in my poll this week. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

“The Great 8”

1.Twin Valley (10-0)

2.Wilson (8-2)

3.Wyomissing (9-1)

4.Exeter (9-2)

5.Muhlenberg (8-3)

6.Berks Catholic (8-2)

7.Boyertown (6-5)

8.Gov. Mifflin (4-7)