Berks Sports Report Paul Roberts
I’m sure some people rolled their eyes when they saw Twin Valley at the top of my poll three weeks ago. As we enter Week 14 of the high school football season, the Raiders are the last team standing from Berks County. Wilson, Exeter, and Wyomissing got knocked out in …
Read More »Football Scoreboard-Week 13
Wilson lost at top-seeded Central York 42-7 in the District 3-6A semifinals. The Panthers had been (0-5) against the Bulldogs in the District 3 playoffs. Central York improved to (11-1). Wilson ended its year at (9-3). Exeter got thumped at third-seeded Bishop McDevitt 42-0 in the District 3-5A semifinals. The …
Read More »Tyler Niedrowski-Wyomissing
Wyomissing was pinned deep in its own territory and Tyler Niedrowski was just looking to pick up a first down. The carry in the fourth quarter against Lampeter-Strasburg turned into a 94-yard touchdown run and a memorable moment. “I wasn’t expecting to get a big run. It was our last …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
Berks County football teams made a statement last week by going (5-0) with four double digit wins. Twin Valley and Wyomissing outscored their opponents 78-21 in the District 3-4A quarterfinals. Berks Catholic crushed Bermudian Springs 37-6 in the District 3-3A semifinals. However, the competition is about to get a lot …
Read More »Football Scoreboard-Week 12
Wilson defeated York High 28-14 in the District 3-6A quarterfinals at John Gurski Stadium. Mason Young was 10-of-15 for 174 yards and 3 TD. The (9-2) Bulldogs travel to top-seeded Central York next Friday. Exeter left Conestoga Valley with a 41-34 victory in the District 3-5A quarterfinals. The (10-2) Eagles …
Read More »“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 …
Read More »Leo Brown-Exeter
About a-half dozen media members were waiting to speak with Leo Brown after Friday’s game at Don Thomas Stadium. Exeter’s senior running back doesn’t like talking about himself. “He’s very unselfish. He puts all the praise on his linemen, and they’ll do anything for him. He’s one of the hardest …
Read More »Football Scoreboard-Week 11
#7 seed Exeter blew out #10 seed Lower Dauphin 35-0 in the first round of the District 3-5A playoffs. Leo Brown ran for 274 yards and 2 TD. He set the school’s single-season rushing record with 2,180 yards. The (9-2) Eagles visit #2 seed Conestoga Valley next Friday in the …
Read More »District 3 Playoff History
The regular season is behind us. It’s time to move on to the postseason. From here on out, it’s win or go home. There’s no consolation bracket when it comes to the gridiron. The District 3 football playoffs begin tonight. Exeter, Muhlenberg, and Schuylkill Valley are in action. Wilson, Twin …
Read More »Dave Stahler-Berks Catholic
We’ve all heard that defense wins championships. Berks Catholic proved it last Friday against Annville-Cleona. The Saints allowed just 118 total yards in a 14-7 overtime victory. “It was a really good football game and those are exciting to win. The kids were thrilled,” said head coach Dave Stahler. In …
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