Berks Sports Report Paul Roberts
Friday: Muhlenberg shut out Reading 48-0 in the “Battle of the Border” at Laureldale. Cam Small had five touchdown runs for the (2-0) Muhls. Wilson won at Plymouth Whitemarsh 27-7. EJ Brownback returned an interception 40 yards for a score. Mason Young tossed two touchdown passes for the (2-0) Bulldogs. …
Read More »L-L League Players of the Week
Here are the Lancaster-Lebanon Quarterback Club PowerPro Players of the Week: Cedar Crest linebacker Landyn Kline made 14 tackles with 5 TFL. Conestoga Valley quarterback Sawyer Esbenshade was 15-of-18 for 249 yards and 3 TD. Fleetwood running back Beau Fegely finished with 224 yards and 4 TD on 19 carries. …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
We’re off and running in the 2025 high school football season. Six of the top eight teams in my preseason poll won their Week 1 matchups. My top five remains the same this week. Conrad Weiser moves up two spots, while Berks Catholic slips to #8 after a 45-19 loss …
Read More »Football Scoreboard-Week 1
Wyomissing won at Southern Columbia 49-27. The Spartans are ranked #5 in the state in Class 4A by PennLive. Twin Valley rolled over Berks Catholic 45-19. The Raiders led 39-3 at halftime. Exeter hammered Daniel Boone 64-7 at Don Thomas Stadium. The Eagles have won 13 straight in the battle …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
Where did the summer go? It’s hard to believe, but the high school football season begins in two days across Pennsylvania. In 2024, six Berks County teams won at least nine games. Wilson, Exeter, and Wyomissing advanced to Week 14 of the season. Hopefully, several local squads will have success …
Read More »Reading to Open Boys Basketball Coaching Job
Berks Sports Report has learned that Reading will be opening the position of boys basketball head coach. The job is expected to be posted on Monday. Francis Camara was informed of the decision today. Camara, a 2008 Reading graduate, has been the Red Knights’ head coach for two seasons. He …
Read More »Are You Experienced?
In May of 1967, Jimi Hendrix released his debut studio album called Are You Experienced? It’s widely considered one of the greatest albums of all time. For the kids who aren’t familiar with Hendrix, put down the video games and give him a listen. His work on the electric guitar …
Read More »Riley Martinez-Exeter
Riley Martinez suffered a fractured fibula in his right leg during a Week 7 matchup with Muhlenberg last year. That injury has given Exeter’s quarterback a new perspective. “I learned I can’t take anything for granted…it’s been a long journey,” remarked Martinez. The 6’3, 205-pound senior burst onto the scene …
Read More »Jack Gabel-West Lawn Owls
West Lawn entered Tuesday needing two wins to capture the Berks County Legion League championship. Pitching has carried the Owls all season, and it didn’t let them down with the title on the line. West Lawn allowed just two runs over fourteen innings to sweep a doubleheader with Exeter. “Steve …
Read More »All-State Softball
The 2025 All-State softball team was announced today and eight players from Berks County were selected. Wilson, Boyertown, and Kutztown each had two representatives on the team. Alex Trevena from Conrad Weiser received special recognition. The Kent State commit was voted the Class 5A Player of the Year. Congratulations to …
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