The Spartans entered Hersheypark Stadium averaging 311 rushing yards per game and 7.7 per carry. Central Valley defensive tackles Sean FitzSimmons and Jackson Tonya were determined to shut down that potent running attack. They controlled the line of scrimmage and helped the Warriors capture their second straight Class 3A state …
Read More »I’ve confirmed that Jeff Chillot is stepping down as the head football coach at Hamburg due to personal reasons. Chillot told me that it was a genuine pleasure to coach at Hamburg for the past season. Chillot said he really enjoyed working with the players, assistant coaches, and athletic director …
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The Spartans took on Scranton Prep on Saturday afternoon in a battle of undefeated teams at Gov. Mifflin. The winner would move on to the Class 3A state semifinals. The loser’s season would be over. Bob Wolfrum emphasized to his players in the locker room at halftime that they were …
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Matt Bauer did something that no other Exeter football coach was able to accomplish; bring a District 3 championship to Reiffton. The seventh-seeded Eagles upset #1 seed Gov. Mifflin 31-28 in Shillington for the Class 5A title. This was the Eagles’ first appearance in a District 3 Final. Unlike the …
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Bob Wolfrum’s resume speaks for itself. 35 seasons, 335 wins, a winning percentage of 79.6%, ten District 3 championships, a state title in 2012, and only one losing year. When you’ve accomplished all of those things, you don’t need to do much talking and Wolfrum doesn’t. His message to his …
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At the midway point of the regular season, the Bulldogs were (2-3) and fans weren’t happy in West Lawn. Wilson lost to Gov. Mifflin and Exeter by identical scores of 42-14. Fast forward to Week 13 and the Bulldogs have advanced to the District 3-6A championship game as a #5 …
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#5 seed Middletown put up 35 points in the District 3-3A quarterfinals. The semifinal matchup at top-seeded Wyomissing was a different story. The Blue Raiders were completely shut down in a 14-0 loss at the A-Field. The (12-0) Spartans allowed just 48 total yards! 5’8 senior Tate Leach finished 0-for-8 …
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The Saints didn’t get off to a terrific start in the District 3-4A quarterfinals. #5 seed Cocalico drove 56 yards on 14 plays for a touchdown on the opening series. The Eagles took seven minutes and 37 seconds off the clock! Quarterback Blayke Taddei scrambled on 4th and goal from …
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Wyomissing is certainly no stranger to the postseason. The Spartans are making their 28th appearance in the District 3 playoffs. They have won nine championships, more than any other Berks County school. On Saturday afternoon, it was business as usual for the #2 ranked team in the state in Class …
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Most coaches would be thrilled with a 17-point win in the postseason, but Matt Bauer knows the Eagles made too many mistakes in a 38-21 victory over #10 South Western. #7 Exeter led 20-0 early in the second quarter of the District 3-5A opening round matchup. The Mustangs took back …
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