Tag Archives: County

“Roberts Rankings”-Football

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! I mentioned last week that it’s not wise to rush to judgment after one game. Several local squads bounced back in Week 2. In fact, …

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Week 2 Scoreboard-Football

Wilson fell to Central Dauphin 36-35 in overtime at John Gurski Stadium. The Rams lead the all-time series with the Bulldogs 8-6. Gov. Mifflin knocked off Carlisle 28-21 in Shillington. Exeter won at Boyertown 36-14. The Eagles scored 36 straight points. Wyomissing rolled at Pottsville 41-7. The Spartans are #2 …

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“Roberts Rankings”-Football

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! In sports, as in life, it’s not smart to rush to judgment. One game is a small sample size. It’s also important to consider the …

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Week 1 Scoreboard-Football

Roman Catholic beat Wilson 49-14. The Bulldogs were within 20-14 in the third quarter. Roman is ranked #10 in Class 5A. Exeter rolled over Daniel Boone 42-7. The Eagles have won 11 straight in the battle for the Pig Iron Trophy. Gov. Mifflin lost at Spring-Ford 49-19. Wyomissing blew out …

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“Roberts Rankings”-Football

The wait is finally over! The high school football season kicks off this week. We’re fortunate to have several quality programs in Berks County. James Franklin has certainly noticed the talent in our area. The Penn State roster has some local flavor and Caleb Brewer of Wyomissing will add to …

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Dom Giuffre-Schuylkill Valley

Dom Giuffre thinks about his performance in the Frost Bowl every day. He finished with a school-record 302 rushing yards and four touchdowns against rival Hamburg. The Panthers left “Hawk Hill” with a thrilling 41-34 victory. Schuylkill Valley’s offense should provide a lot more thrills this fall. All of the …

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Tucker Bellanca-Muhlenberg

Tucker Bellanca is entering his fourth season as a starter on Muhlenberg’s football team. While there have been few victories on the field, Bellanca keeps everything in perspective. He noted, “It’s not so important to focus on the wins as much as it is how am I improving, how is …

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Brenden Ackley-Kutztown

Last fall was Brenden Ackley’s first season with the Kutztown football team. He previously attended St. Marys Memorial High School in Ohio. Ackley made a great first impression in Kutztown. The 5’8, 195-pound fullback rumbled for a team-high 963 yards and eight touchdowns. Ackley averaged 6.7 yards per carry. The …

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Nick Crocona-West Lawn

The Shillington Dodgers went into Monday knowing that they needed two wins to claim the Berks County Championship. West Lawn made sure that there wouldn’t be a nightcap. The Owls soared to a 3-0 lead after one inning and cruised to an 8-1 victory. Nick Crocona struck out the side …

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“Roberts Rankings”-Baseball

Here are my final 2023 high school baseball rankings for the Berks League. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! The baseball season ended Saturday with the conclusion of the PIAA playoffs. Kutztown was the last team standing from the BCIAA. …

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