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Twin Valley’s offensive line was like a boxer targeting his opponent’s ribs. It was one body blow after another after another. The Raiders turned the District 3-4A Championship into a war of attrition. Drew Engle and Lucas Myers combined for 50 carries in a 41-21 victory over Susquehanna Township on …

#3 seed Twin Valley ran over top-seeded Susquehanna Township 41-21 in the District 3-4A Championship at ELCO. It’s the first District 3 title for the (13-0) Raiders. Twin Valley outscored the (12-1) Indians 21-0 in the second half. The Raiders will face Aliquippa in the state semifinals next week. The …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

#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 …