The Scouts improved to (2-0) despite being limited to 130 total yards and 2 yards per carry. The (0-2) Spartans had three touchdowns called back and committed several encroachment penalties. “A lot of mistakes and miscues on their part, but we talked about that in the game plan. We thought we could take advantage of some of those things and we certainly did…Discipline is a big part of the game,” explained Moyer. Milton Hershey was without junior quarterback Kamari Cooper. He was injured by a questionable tackle in a 20-18 loss to rival Hershey last week.

The Spartans and Scouts both lost fumbles on their opening drives. On Milton Hershey’s second possession, a 26-yard touchdown run by Gomes Pedro was negated by a holding penalty. Conrad Weiser junior defensive end Lincoln Harting forced a fumble early in the second quarter. Luke Walter picked up the loose ball and returned it 45 yards for the first touchdown of his career. “I saw Lincoln come in and make that big tackle, punch the ball out. I scooped it up, saw my lane and went for the touchdown. It felt great,” replied Walter. Moyer added, “That’s our turnover drill. We do that twice a week, every week in spring ball up until now. One of the stations in the turnover circuit is the scoop and score. It’s nice to see it come to fruition.” Walter, a senior linebacker, is 5’8 and 175 pounds. “As long as you work your hardest and give your full effort, that’s all that matters. You don’t have to be the biggest, the strongest, or the fastest,” emphasized Walter. The extra point was missed which made it 6-0 with 11:28 to go in the first half.

The Scouts’ defense, which includes six returning starters, came up big again midway through the second quarter. On fourth-and-goal from the 1-yard line, the Spartans put sophomore Halo Allen in the shotgun. He ran to his right, but Brennon Bond and Cam Colon combined on the tackle for a 1-yard loss. After forcing Conrad Weiser to punt, it looked like Milton Hershey got on the scoreboard. However, Calvin Gumbs-Jacobs had a punt return touchdown wiped out by a block in the back with 36 seconds on the clock. Moments later, a 50-yard TD pass from Blann Harris to Gumbs-Jacobs was erased by a holding penalty.

Elijah Gibbs, a junior defensive tackle, blocked a punt and recovered the ball at the Scouts’ 40-yard line midway through the third period. Pedro broke free up the middle for a 24-yard touchdown run. The extra point was blocked which kept the game even at 6-6. A punt by Conrad Weiser running back Kole Kupper pushed the Spartans back to the 8-yard line with 8:49 left to play. That kick shifted field position in favor of the Scouts. Sophomore Kellen Stoy returned a Milton Hershey punt from midfield to the 27-yard line with 7:12 remaining. On fourth-and-1 from the 19-yard line, Kupper picked up two yards to move the chains. Conrad Weiser then took a big loss back to the 30-yard line. On third-and-22, Connor Sellars stepped up in the pocket and found Tyler Keppley down the left sideline for a pivotal 27-yard pass. That led to a fourth-and-goal opportunity from inside the 1-yard line. Sellars kept it himself for a tiebreaking score with 1:20 to go.

The Spartans didn’t go away quietly. Will Davies took a short kickoff to the 49-yard line with 1:15 left. On fourth-and-four, Harris hit Whitehead-Walker on a wide receiver screen. The 150-pound sophomore slipped a tackle and went down the left sideline to the Scouts’ 34-yard line. Harris connected with Whitehead-Walker again moments later on a deep ball down the left sideline. The pass was right on the money and Whitehead-Walker made a sliding catch for a touchdown. Milton Hershey opted to go for two points and the lead with 47 seconds remaining. They put Allen in the shotgun and he tried to run up the middle, but Bond was the first to make contact for Conrad Weiser. Kupper and Harting combined on the hit. Allen tried to throw the ball as he was being driven backward, however, his pass bounced at the 1-yard line. The Scouts’ defense had answered the call one more time. “I think it shows our toughness, our grit, and the way we stay together throughout the entire game. We never let down,” stated Walter.

Kupper, who ran for 202 yards and 4 TD against Schuylkill Valley in Week 1, was held to 62 yards on 25 carries. Conrad Weiser ran the ball 40 times for only 80 yards. They faced a talented defensive line that included John Alicia (6’4, 275), Lawrence Delarosa (5’8, 291), Kobe Brown (6’3, 225), and Gibbs (6’1, 270). Sellars was 5-of-7 for 50 yards. The 5’9, 170-pound senior ran it nine times for 14 yards and a score. Keppley provided two receptions for 39 yards.

Harting (6’2, 235) made a big impact with four tackles, a fumble recovery, and a forced fumble. Linebackers Donte Wilkins, Bond, and Walter had five tackles apiece. Walter had blood on his cheek and a cut near his eye. He finished with 52 tackles as a junior in 2025. “He’s a valuable kid all over the field. He’s a straight-A student, great character kid. He’s a team leader on and off the field. He plays so much bigger than he is. He gives you everything he’s got,” said Moyer.

Despite returning just two starters on offense from a (10-1, 6-0) squad, Conrad Weiser got off to a fast start last fall. The Scouts rallied to top Fleetwood 26-23 and improved to (4-0). However, their 14-game regular season winning streak came to a halt the following week with a 20-7 loss at Manheim Central. Conrad Weiser ended 2025 on a six-game slide while dealing with several injuries.

Connor Sellars is back for his second year at quarterback. As a junior, he threw for 762 yards and four touchdowns with seven interceptions. Sellars is one of the top wrestlers at the school with 90 career victories. He went (37-9) last season at 145 pounds. The Scouts will have a lot of new faces at the skill positions. Javien Rivera, Dylan Parr, Joseph DePrince, Brayden Sweitzer, and Kaiden Leonard all graduated. Rivera led the team with 546 rushing yards and 20 receptions. He was named a first team running back in Section 3. Kole Kupper, a rising junior, will be the primary ball carrier this season. “He ran kickoffs for us last year, pretty shifty guy,” replied Kase. Kupper only had 22 carries during his sophomore campaign.

Kase provides versatility along the line of scrimmage. The 6’, 260-pound senior will likely start at guard or center. “Ryan is a veteran player with many games under his belt. We expect him to be a force on the offensive line,” noted head coach Alan Moyer. Kase excels in the classroom with a 4.0 GPA. His older brother, Adam, went on to play football at Kutztown University. Lincoln Harting and Westyn Ulrich are also back on the offensive line for Conrad Weiser.

The Scouts will miss Eugene Booth and Chase Colon along the defensive front. They were both first team DL selections in Section 3. Booth is at Division I New Haven. Seniors Luke Walter and Ethan Reinard will lead the linebacker corps. Walter finished with a team-high 52 tackles in 2025. Conrad Weiser returns a-half dozen starters on each side of the ball.

Moyer is entering his 24th season at the helm in Robesonia. The former Scouts’ RB/LB owns the school record with 152 wins. “He has a great mentality about the game. He’s very business-oriented, and then he gets on the field and he has the biggest smile on his face. I love him,” said Kase. Moyer has guided Conrad Weiser to 14 winning seasons over the past 19 years.

The Scouts begin the season at home against Schuylkill Valley on August 28th. They then have back-to-back Thursday night games versus Milton Hershey and at Eastern York. Conrad Weiser hosts Wyomissing on October 16th. The Scouts travel to Lampeter-Strasburg the following week before wrapping up the regular season at Daniel Boone on October 30th. “I’m so ready. I think senior year is gonna be a pretty good one,” emphasized Kase.

Lancaster got points on the opening drive thanks to a 24-yard field goal by Peter Fiorello from L-S. Gabe Martin then broke off a 41-yard run on fourth-and-2 in the second quarter. Garden Spot’s dual-threat quarterback took the ball down the right sideline to the 18-yard line. However, Lancaster wasn’t able to cash in on the red zone opportunity. A missed 32-yard field goal kept the score at 3-0 with 7:49 remaining in the first half.

Berks/Lebanon responded with its best series of the night. Wilson’s Mason Young, an Albright commit, lofted a perfect pass down the left sideline to Jayden Ware of Exeter for a 34-yard gain. They hooked up again to cap the drive with a 17-yard touchdown pass in the left corner of the end zone. Ware, who’s going to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, finished with three catches for 65 yards. “Jayden is certainly a playmaker. He has a real true competitive spirit. Kids like that never want to leave the field and coaches love guys like that,” remarked Moyer. Berks/Lebanon was in front 7-3 with 1:57 left in the second quarter.

Lancaster’s offense answered immediately. Martin rolled right and was under pressure when he lofted a pass deep down the right sideline to Kris Burgos-Wise from Solanco. The ball just made it over the hand of Reading cornerback Idris Weaver. Burgos-Wise made the grab at the 25-yard line and cut back into the middle of the field for a touchdown. Momentum shifted quickly as Lancaster went on top 10-7 with 1:38 to go in the half. Burgos-Wise, a Gettysburg commit, wasn’t done. On Lancaster’s next possession, he reeled in a 50-yard pass over the middle from Sawyer Esbenshade of Conestoga Valley. Lancaster couldn’t add to its lead because of a low snap on a 29-yard field goal attempt as time expired.

The only turnover of the contest came on the first play of the second half. Northern Lebanon quarterback Bryan Mitzel ran to his left where defensive tackle Taylor Veilleux of Manheim Township forced a fumble. His teammate with the Blue Streaks, Zach Bomberger, scooped up the ball and returned it 22 yards for a touchdown. Lancaster increased its advantage to 17-7 just nine seconds into the third quarter. Berks/Lebanon tried a 45-yard field on the ensuing series, but it was well short.

Lancaster put together a drive that lasted almost six and a-half minutes. All-State running back Johnny Garcia from Solanco and Marcos Fernandez of Manheim Township split time in the backfield. Fernandez took an inside handoff and lowered his shoulder at the goal line for a 7-yard touchdown. The extra point was blocked, but Lancaster seized control with that 80-yard march. Berks/Lebanon was behind 23-7 with 10:03 left on the clock. They turned the ball over on downs at Lancaster’s 40-yard line with 4:29 remaining. Cam Small, Muhlenberg’s all-time leading rusher with 3,817 yards, was bottled up for most of the game. He ended up with 58 yards on 16 carries. Will Milazzo, another standout from Manheim Township, provided a pair of sacks.

Despite the outcome, Moyer enjoyed working with the players on the Berks/Lebanon roster. “I told the kids they are certainly a special group, truly All-Stars and really a bunch of class acts,” he noted. Moyer added, “I met many parents after the game and made a point to tell them what great kids they have.”