Exeter head coach Matt Ashcroft was expecting a tough game on Thursday in the District 3-5A quarterfinals. Milton Hershey has four District 3 championships on its resume. The Spartans won the Mid-Penn Keystone Division title this year. They came into Reiffton averaging nearly 64 points per game. The Eagles held …
Read More »Anthony Caccese-Exeter
When Exeter faced Berks Catholic two weeks ago, Anthony Caccese erupted for a career-high 27 points in a 49-45 win. The Eagles met the Saints again in the Berks Conference semifinals on Wednesday at Santander Arena. As Yogi Berra once said, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” Caccese finished …
Read More »Zyion Paschall-Exeter
Exeter point guard Zyion Paschall takes a lot of pride in his defense. “I feel like I’m one of the best defenders in the county, and I really don’t care who you are. I’m gonna lock you down,” stated Paschall. The 5’10 senior also came through on the other end …
Read More »JayJay Jordan-Berks Catholic
The Berks Catholic Saints weren’t happy with their performance on Tuesday at Conrad Weiser. Berks Catholic trailed entering the fourth quarter before pulling out a 63-57 win. The Saints brought a different level of intensity into Thursday’s Division 2 matchup in Reiffton. They raced out to a 14-6 lead and …
Read More »Matt Ashcroft-Exeter
Cedar Crest rolled over Gov. Mifflin by twenty points on Monday in Shillington. Exeter head coach Matt Ashcroft was there to witness that impressive performance. The Falcons’ return trip to Berks County had a much different outcome. Exeter dominated Cedar Crest 62-42 on Friday at Reiffton. The nightcap of the …
Read More »Matt Bauer-Exeter
Cocalico left Wyomissing on October 8th with a (3-4) record. The Eagles committed four turnovers and were dominated by the Spartans 38-7. My how things have changed for this scrappy group from Denver, Pennsylvania. The Eagles were the last team to qualify for the District 3-5A playoffs as the #12 …
Read More »Week 14 Preview-Football
Only two Berks County football teams are still standing. Exeter and Wyomissing will be in action at 7pm on Friday. Here’s a preview of their matchups. I’ll be at Don Thomas Stadium in Reiffton to cover the Eagles. #12 Cocalico at #2 Exeter-District 3-5A Championship: It’s the Eagles vs. the …
Read More »Week 13 Preview-Football
Three Berks County football teams are still alive in the District 3 playoffs. Exeter and Twin Valley are in action on Friday at 7pm. Wyomissing will take the field on Saturday at 1pm. Here’s a preview of their matchups. I’ll be covering the Eagles and the Spartans this week. #11 …
Read More »Richie Karstien-Exeter
Richie Karstien remembers how his freshman season ended and it still doesn’t sit well with him. “We won our second round of playoffs and the seniors were [acting] like we won the Super Bowl. We’re trying to make this a normal thing, always winning the District ‘chip’. We’re trying to …
Read More »Anthony Caccese-Exeter
If you’re wondering how exciting Exeter’s 21-17 win at Manheim Central was on Friday night, Anthony Caccese said it was the best game he thinks he ever played in. Keep in mind that Caccese and the Eagles upset Gov. Mifflin for the District 3-5A championship a season ago. Nate Pashley’s …
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