Tag Archives: Berks

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

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 …

Wilson won at Hempfield 28-21. The Bulldogs went on a late game-winning 78-yard TD drive. Jadyn Jones ran for 139 yards and 2TD including the go-ahead score with 32 seconds left! Wilson improves to (6-3) and clinches at least a share of the Section 1 championship in the L-L League. …

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! It has been a terrific season so far in Berks County. Ten local teams have records of (5-3) or better through eight weeks! Seven of …

Exeter defeated Berks Catholic 33-21. The Saints had won 24 of their previous 26 league games. Ty Yocum had 2TD runs and Colin Payne tossed 2TD passes. Both teams are (5-3). Governor Mifflin blanked Muhlenberg 49-0. PSU commit Nick Singleton went over 100 career TD’s! The Mustangs remain unbeaten at …

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! There are no changes this week in my poll. Only two of my top eight teams lost (Exeter and Twin Valley), and they were beat …