Tag Archives: Bruce Harbach

Alex Aletras can beat teams with his arm and his legs. Schuylkill Valley’s senior quarterback did both on Friday night in Leesport. Aletras ran 20 times for 182 yards and threw two touchdown passes in a 24-17 victory over rival Hamburg. “We started running him a little bit more last …

He was much more than a high school football coach. Dr. Gerald Slemmer was a legend in West Lawn. He passed away in Arizona on Tuesday at the age of 74. Gerry Slemmer was a captain, along with John Yocum and Rick Fehling, on Wilson’s undefeated football team in 1969. …

Will Johns is back. “He works hard at practice. He has worked on his speed and strength in the offseason. He’s constantly the first one on [the practice field] and one of the last ones to leave,” said Schuylkill Valley head coach Bruce Harbach. Johns made some noise as a …

Having a returning starter at quarterback is a great position to be in for a high school football team. Schuylkill Valley’s Alex Aletras threw for 1,767 yards and 21 TD last fall. The 6’2, 185-pound senior completed 63% of his passes and was named to the second team offense in …

It was fitting that the game ended with an interception by Schuylkill Valley sophomore Grant Vogel in the end zone. The Panthers’ defense was the story of the 51st Frost Bowl. They forced four turnovers, all in the second half, and didn’t allow a point after halftime. “We have a …