Twin Valley battles Exeter on Friday at Don Thomas Stadium. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in the state in Class 5A by PennLive. The undefeated Raiders have outscored their opponents by a staggering margin of 306-to-57 this fall. The Eagles have won six straight. Exeter is #2 in the District 3-5A power rankings behind Twin Valley.

Wyomissing has won five in a row. The Spartans survived a nailbiter in Robesonia last week. They squeezed past Conrad Weiser 47-41. Wyomissing hosts winless Octorara this Saturday at 1:30pm. The Spartans are #2 in the District 3-3A power rankings. Schuylkill Valley is holding down the top spot.

Conrad Weiser visits Lampeter-Strasburg this Friday. The (6-2) Pioneers are riding a five-game winning streak. They’ve outscored their foes 171-to-34 during that stretch. The Scouts are on the bubble for the District 3 tournament. They’re #10 in the Class 4A power rankings and only ten teams qualify in that classification. Fleetwood is sitting at #11.

Schuylkill Valley gets back to work after an exciting 24-17 victory over Hamburg in the Frost Bowl. The Panthers are looking for their eighth consecutive win. They head north to Kutztown this week. The (2-6) Cougars have dropped four of their past five contests.

Fleetwood moved up one spot in my poll this week. The top six schools remained the same. The Tigers are on the road this Friday versus Cocalico. The (5-3) Eagles knocked off Manheim Central 21-14 a week ago.

Berks Catholic jumped back into my rankings thanks to three straight wins. The Saints are home against Pequea Valley on Friday. The (5-3) Braves ended a three-game slide with a 13-0 shutout of Lancaster Catholic last week.

Muhlenberg fell out of my poll after a 30-6 loss at Exeter. The (2-6) Muhls have dropped three in a row. They meet Gov. Mifflin on Friday in Laureldale. The (1-7) Mustangs gave Ephrata all they could handle last week. The (7-1) Mounts escaped Shillington with a 27-26 victory.

Without further ado, here are my new Berks County high school football rankings. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

“The Great 8”

1.Wilson (7-1)

2.Twin Valley (8-0)

3.Exeter (7-1)

4.Wyomissing (5-2)

5.Conrad Weiser (5-3)

6.Schuylkill Valley (7-1)

7.Fleetwood (4-4)

8.Berks Catholic (4-4)

Damian Greer took the opening kickoff 95 yards to the house and the (7-1) Bulldogs rolled to their sixth straight victory. Cole Peterson was 6-of-8 for 137 yards, including a 28-yard TD pass to All-State tight end Mike Glover. Sophomore Jaiden Whitehurst followed with a pair of short touchdown runs in the second quarter. Junior linebacker Braydon Farrell returned an interception 55 yards for a score with 3:12 left in the first half. Wilson was on top 35-0 at the break. EJ Brownback finished with 6 tackles, 2.5 TFL, and a sack. The (5-3) Comets were held to 140 total yards and (-19) rushing yards. Wilson is (35-0) all-time versus Penn Manor.

Exeter-30, Muhlenberg-6

Josh Jackson ran for 144 yards on 25 carries as the (7-1) Eagles extended their winning streak to six. Aidan Gerhart tossed a 7-yard TD pass to Faym Pruitt in the opening quarter. Exeter led the Muhls 7-6 after twelve minutes. Nick Kozik provided a defensive score for the Eagles. The 6’2 sophomore cornerback had an 85-yard pick 6. Exeter got a special teams touchdown in the fourth quarter. Braylon Reinert picked up a blocked punt and ran eight yards into the end zone. Gerhart went 9-of-14 for 79 yards with an interception. Donovyn Alvarez grinded out 40 yards and a touchdown on a dozen carries. Muhlenberg dropped to (2-6).

Twin Valley-55, Warwick-7

The (8-0) Raiders had one big play after another in Elverson. They ended up with five touchdowns of 45 yards or longer. Lucas Myers got things started with a 92-yard TD run. The Villanova commit turned three carries into 102 yards. Twin Valley was in front 28-0 after the opening quarter. Gavan Foster connected with Brody Majeski on touchdown passes of 52 and 58 yards in the first half. Foster was 4-of-6 for 172 yards. His older brother, Maverik, added a 70-yard TD run. The Raiders piled up 280 rushing yards on just 16 attempts. Alain Bazile rumbled 49 yards for a score in the third quarter. Twin Valley’s defense also got on the scoreboard thanks to a 20-yard fumble return by Grant Moser.

Wyomissing-47, Conrad Weiser-41

The Spartans and Scouts squared off in a wild one in Robesonia. They combined for 769 yards and 88 points. Kole Kupper’s 4-yard TD run tied it at 41-41 with four and a-half minutes to go, but the extra point was missed. Wyomissing responded with a go-ahead touchdown drive. Ethan Nye gave the (5-2) Spartans the lead on a 2-yard TD run with 38 seconds left. The extra point was blocked by Conrad Weiser. The (5-3) Scouts reached Wyomissing’s 25-yard line as time expired.

The Spartans finished with 367 rushing yards on 29 attempts. Nye exploded for 207 yards and 5 TD on 16 carries. The 6’, 170-pound junior raced 74 yards for a score in the first quarter. Brady Eisenhower only threw two passes. He hit tight end Diamante Strong for a 54-yard TD which gave Wyomissing a 20-14 edge after the opening period. Teddy White took a kickoff 54 yards for a touchdown in the second quarter. The Spartans built a slim 35-28 cushion at halftime. Zander Westwood provided 86 yards on seven carries. The 6’3, 225-pound senior linebacker also had a team-high twelve tackles.

Conrad Weiser trailed 41-28 entering the fourth quarter, but the Scouts kept on battling. Kupper ran the ball 30 times for 179 yards. The 6’, 185-pound junior scored three touchdowns. Connor Sellars was 7-of-15 for 71 yards, including a 10-yard TD pass to sophomore Kellen Stoy. Sellars used his legs for another 71 yards and a pair of touchdowns. The Scouts ended up with 348 total yards.

Fleetwood-52, Lebanon-0

The (4-4) Tigers outgained the Cedars 472-to-45. Fleetwood jumped out to a 45-0 halftime advantage. Beau Fegely made the most of his five carries. He ran for 143 yards and 2 TD. His younger brother, Hunter, added 116 yards and a touchdown on ten carries. Chase Adams was 6-of-12 for 98 yards through the air. He threw touchdown passes to Bryce Ryan and TJ Kleppinger. Ryan also provided two tackles for loss. Lebanon has lost 60 games in a row.

Perkiomen Valley-45, Boyertown-7

The Bears pulled within 21-7 with 10:25 remaining in the third quarter on a 36-yard TD pass from Gavin Royce to Aiden Ventresca. The (3-5) Vikings scored the final 24 points on Thursday night at Boyertown. Aiden Messatzzia went 11-of-22 for 212 yards with 2 TD and an interception. James Gambone ran for 83 yards and 2 TD on nine touches. Perkiomen Valley outgained the Bears 472-to-158. Royce completed 8 of his 15 attempts for 88 yards. Boyertown fell to (1-7).

Wilson is (53-4-1) all-time versus Cedar Crest. The Bulldogs and (4-1) Falcons meet on Friday in West Lawn. Wilson has won 23 straight in this series. Cedar Crest tries to bounce back from a 45-12 defeat at the hands of Manheim Township.

Twin Valley has only allowed 33 points all year. The unbeaten Raiders battle Fleetwood this Friday in Elverson. Exeter travels to Elizabethtown. The (4-1) Bears went (5-5) a season ago under head coach Tom Gallagher. He brought back nine starters on defense and eight on offense. Prince Wratto has 754 rushing yards and 10 TD. The junior running back is averaging 11.8 yards per carry.

After dropping its first two contests, Wyomissing has put up 92 points in the past two weeks. The Spartans visit Donegal on Friday. The Indians have lost two in a row following a (3-0) start under new coach John Manion.

Conrad Weiser heads to Northern Lebanon this week. Brady Ryan ran for 154 yards on 32 carries last Friday against Donegal. He reached the end zone three times, giving him 15 TD this year. Ryan has piled up 884 yards on the ground for the (4-1) Vikings.

Ephrata hosts Muhlenberg on Friday. The (4-1) Mounts opened a lot of eyes by beating Conestoga Valley 25-23 last week. Ephrata pulled out the win without quarterback Carson Martin who was injured at Exeter in Week 4. The Muhls blew out Lebanon 64-8 on Friday in Laureldale. The Cedars’ losing streak stands at 57 consecutive games, a new PIAA record.

Schuylkill Valley puts its four-game winning streak on the line this week at Pequea Valley. The (4-1) Braves got hammered 36-7 at Hamburg last Friday.

Without further ado, here’s my new Berks County high school football poll. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

“The Great 8”

1.Wilson (4-1)

2.Twin Valley (5-0)

3.Exeter (4-1)

4.Wyomissing (2-2)

5.Conrad Weiser (4-1)

6.Muhlenberg (2-3)

7.Schuylkill Valley (4-1)

8.Fleetwood (3-2)

The (4-1) Bulldogs scored all 42 of their points in the first half. Jackson Becker returned a punt 28 yards for a touchdown less than three minutes into the game. Braydon Farrell took an interception back 29 yards for a score with 36 seconds left in the opening quarter. The pick 6 by the junior linebacker made it 28-0. Cole Peterson was 6-of-7 for 95 yards and 2 TD. Sophomore Jaiden Whitehurst ran for 55 yards, including a 47-yard touchdown, on just three carries. Wilson was without its top two running backs, Justice Hardy and Monty Greer, due to injuries. The (1-4) Red Knights were held to 56 total yards and three first downs. The Bulldogs have won 15 straight games in this series.

Twin Valley-42, Garden Spot-6

Maverik Foster made a big impact on both sides of the ball for the (5-0) Raiders. The junior running back and safety ran for two touchdowns and came up with a pair of interceptions. Foster had 86 yards on 16 carries. He also made six combined tackles. Maverik’s younger brother, Gavan, went 4-of-9 for 124 yards and 2 TD. His primary target was 6’1 senior wide receiver Brody Majeski. He hauled in three passes for 123 yards and 2 TD. Grant Moser chipped in with 47 rushing yards and a score on four touches. The Spartans fell to (2-3).

Wyomissing-50, ELCO-13

The (2-2) Spartans outgained the (2-3) Raiders 563-to-192. Wyomissing piled up a staggering 498 yards on the ground. The Spartans finished with 24 first downs, twice as many as ELCO. Zander Westwood erupted for 275 yards and 4 TD on eight carries. All four of his touchdowns were from 45 yards or more. The 6’3, 225-pound senior scored from 69 and 48 yards away in the first quarter. Wyomissing had a 34-0 cushion in the second period. Sophomore Rylan Overley added 70 yards and 2 TD on 13 carries. Brady Eisenhower completed four of his seven attempts for 65 yards. Tashaun Pearson, a sophomore defensive back, led the Spartans with five tackles.

Schuylkill Valley-18, Berks Catholic-16

The (4-1) Panthers were on top 6-3 at the break. Alex Aletras and sophomore Will Johns stole the show in the second half. Johns caught two touchdown passes in the third quarter to give Schuylkill Valley an 18-3 edge. The latter score came on a 49-yard flea-flicker. Coy Koller’s 2-yard TD run pulled the (1-4) Saints within 18-10 in the third quarter. Freshman quarterback Kellen Bowman found Mason Mace for a 34-yard touchdown pass with 1:57 to go in the game. Berks Catholic went for two points to tie it up, but Bowman’s pass was incomplete. The Panthers extended their winning streak to four. Aletras ended up 20-of-27 for 196 yards and 3 TD. He also ran for 43 yards. Johns had five receptions for 69 yards. Seth Klinikowski provided six catches for 60 yards. Ervin Ortiz turned his seven carries into 66 yards.

Fleetwood-14, Manheim Central-6

What a difference a week makes. The (3-2) Tigers were outscored 46-0 in the second half last Friday in a 52-14 loss at Garden Spot. Fleetwood hosted Manheim Central in Week 5 and put together a dominant defensive performance. The (2-3) Barons were limited to 29 total yards and three first downs. They were 1-for-10 on third down. Senior lineman Johnny Ulicne suffered a season-ending knee injury last week. The Tigers needed to make some changes, but they rose to the occasion. “The defense played a nearly perfect game. Due to an unfortunate injury, we moved some people around into different positions and they responded. They all understood their role and played their hearts out for their brothers next to them,” said first-year head coach Mel Fegely.

Coach Fegely’s sons, Beau and Hunter, made pivotal plays down the stretch. Beau Fegely, a senior running back, broke free for a 41-yard touchdown run with three minutes remaining. Hunter Fegely, a sophomore WR/DB, came away with an interception on the ensuing drive. Fleetwood finished with 292 total yards. Beau Fegely ran for 188 yards on 29 carries. He ripped off a 43-yard touchdown in the third quarter. Chase Adams was 7-of-16 for 53 yards. Standout tight end Bryce Ryan (6’3, 200) moved to right tackle on Friday. “Bryce gave up his role in the passing game to be a part of the blocking scheme. That kind of selfless trait is what separates him as a leader and a great young man,” emphasized coach Fegely.

Conrad Weiser-27, Octorara-15

The winless Braves led the (4-1) Scouts 8-7 at halftime. They were knotted up at 15-15 after the third quarter. Senior quarterback Connor Sellars broke the tie with a 46-yard touchdown run. Kole Kupper raced 52 yards to the end zone to give Conrad Weiser some breathing room. Kupper, a 185-pound junior, had a busy night. He contributed 180 yards and 2 TD on 27 carries. Sellars ran eight times for 70 yards and two scores. He was 2-of-7 for 23 yards and an interception. Luke Walter and sophomore cornerback Kellen Stoy made seven tackles apiece.

Spring-Ford-42, Boyertown-17

The (4-1) Rams jumped out to a 21-3 advantage after the opening quarter. They were in front 35-3 at halftime. Spring-Ford relied on a balanced attack. They ended up with 220 yards through the air and 185 on the ground. Quarterback Kaden Pickersgill was a perfect 7-for-7 with 3 TD. He added a 1-yard touchdown run. Aidan Lennon made the most of his two receptions. He had 116 yards, including a 75-yard touchdown grab. Tyler Hontz and Jackson Wickersham also caught touchdown passes for the Rams. Aziyah Brown ran for a pair of touchdowns in the second half. He led the (1-4) Bears with 57 yards on nine carries. Gavin Royce went 11-of-17 for 120 yards and an interception.

Hamburg-36, Pequea Valley-7

The (4-1) Braves suffered their first loss of the season on “Hawk Hill.” Isaac McFadden hit senior tight end Andrew Arroyo for a 67-yard touchdown and Hamburg never looked back. McFadden was 16-of-21 for 203 yards and an interception. He also ran for a score. Eli Metzler caught five passes for 56 yards. Owen Bentz chipped in with five receptions for 42 yards. The (3-2) Hawks were effective on the ground as well. Blaise Ernst racked up 138 yards and a touchdown on 20 carries. Bryce Schmeck added 44 yards and 2 TD on nine touches. Meanwhile, Pequea Valley managed just 47 rushing yards. Hamburg had a massive 23-to-4 advantage in first downs.

Twin Valley travels to Manheim Central on Friday. The Barons are (2-1) under new head coach Matt Heiser. He spent the previous 14 seasons at Gettysburg. Isaiah Oxceva has a team-high 172 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns. His twin brother, Xavier, ran for 147 yards and 3 TD in a 41-3 rout of East Pennsboro last week.

Manheim Township invades John Gurski Stadium on Friday. The Barons have already knocked off Cumberland Valley, Neshaminy, and Central York. PJ Myers has rumbled for 377 yards and 3 TD on 61 carries. Dayne Byler is completing 67% of his passes for 430 yards. The first-year starter has thrown six touchdowns and just one interception. The Blue Streaks left West Lawn with a 20-14 victory and the Section 1 championship a season ago.

Exeter faces Ephrata on Friday at Don Thomas Stadium. Sophomore Bentley Rearich leads the (3-0) Mounts with 256 rushing yards. Senior quarterback Carson Martin has 348 yards through the air with three touchdowns and two picks.

Conrad Weiser meets ELCO in Robesonia on Friday. The (1-2) Raiders got tripped up by Fleetwood 28-14 last week.

Some may be wondering why Wyomissing didn’t slide more in my poll. Keep in mind that the Spartans have played two teams that were in the state finals in 2025. Northern Lebanon comes to Bob Wolfrum Field this Saturday at 1:30pm. The (3-0) Vikings rely heavily on Brady Ryan. He has 617 yards and 7 TD on 59 carries.

Muhlenberg takes on another tough opponent in Laureldale this Friday. Solanco is averaging 40.3 points and a staggering 438 yards per game on the ground. The (3-0) Golden Mules have run the rock 130 times, while attempting just 12 passes. Wesley Bard is off to an explosive start. The 5’10, 170-pound junior has racked up 624 yards and 8 TD on only 25 carries!

Fleetwood heads to Garden Spot on Friday. The (1-2) Spartans lost 27-10 to Ephrata a week ago.

Boyertown is on the road versus Avon Grove. The winless Red Devils were blown out by Spring-Ford 43-6 in Week 3.

Gov. Mifflin battles Conestoga Valley in Shillington on Friday. The (3-0) Buckskins defeated Dallastown 21-17 last week. Conestoga Valley is the defending Section 2 champion in the Lancaster-Lebanon League.

Without further ado, here are my new Berks County high school football rankings. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

“The Great 8”

1.Twin Valley (3-0)

2.Wilson (2-1)

3.Exeter (2-1)

4.Conrad Weiser (3-0)

5.Wyomissing (0-2)

6.Muhlenberg (1-2)

7.Fleetwood (2-1)

8.Boyertown (1-2)

Fegely attends Oley Valley High School. Fleetwood and Oley have a co-op agreement when it comes to football. “I love it. Some of my best friends go to Fleetwood. Playing football really gives us a great bond. I grow closer to them every single day. Lifting with them is fun. Practice with them is fun. The better the chemistry is between the players, the better the team will be,” emphasized Fegely. The Tigers return seven starters on offense and four on defense. Chase Adams was a first team wide receiver in Section 3 a season ago. The 6’1, 200-pound senior is switching to quarterback this fall. One of his primary targets will be Bryce Ryan, a 6’4, 215-pound tight end. Ryan will also be an impact player at defensive end. Parker Detwiler is back as well. He was a second team pick at outside linebacker in Section 3 last fall. “He’s fast and he can hit hard,” noted Fegely.

The Tigers finished (2-8, 0-6) under Steve Pangburn in 2025. Pangburn left Fleetwood after four years at the helm to become the head coach at Daniel Boone. The Tigers lost their final seven games last season. They’ve dropped twelve in a row in league play. “We want a winning season. The past few years haven’t been great. Everybody looks down on Fleetwood, but we’ve got a whole new coaching staff. We’re excited as seniors and we’re ready to ball out,” replied Fegely.

The first game on the Tigers’ schedule is a road trip to Kutztown this Friday. After non-league contests at Upper Perkiomen and home against ELCO, Fleetwood will open Section 3 play at Garden Spot on September 18th. Fegely is a sprinter on the track team and also plays basketball. His favorite running back is Saquon Barkley. Fegely mentioned that he hurdled his younger brother, Hunter, at a practice last year. “I feel like my game kind of resembles [Saquon Barkley]. I’m quick, I’m agile, and I’m fast,” said Fegely.

Wilson is unbeaten in its three league contests. The Bulldogs have a very demanding non-league schedule. They lost to last year’s PIAA-6A runner-up North Penn and Owen J. Roberts by one run. West Chester commit Ben Kulp (3-1, 2.41) has 35 strikeouts and just five walks over 20.1 innings. The 6’2, 215-pound senior is also hitting .500 with a team-high 12 RBI.

Exeter is riding a three-game winning streak since falling to Wilson 14-5. Matt Woram is off to an unbelievable start. The junior has four home runs in only 15 at-bats! Woram is batting .400 and leads the Eagles with ten walks.

The rest of Division 1 is jammed up like Route 422 East near the Lancaster Avenue exit. Muhlenberg has a 4-2 victory over Gov. Mifflin on its resume, however, the Muhls lost to an improved Reading squad 7-4. Muhlenberg has a big week ahead with Exeter and Wilson making the trip to Laureldale on Wednesday and Friday respectively. Meanwhile, the Mustangs are trying to get back on track after losing to Wilson and Exeter by a combined score of 19-1 last week.

Division 2 leader Fleetwood has won three in a row. The Tigers squeezed past Daniel Boone 1-0 and Schuylkill Valley 12-11. Fleetwood has a tough test at home versus Exeter tomorrow.

Twin Valley is trying to overcome injuries to Nate DiRocco and Grant Moser. That’s not an easy task for the Raiders. Daniel Boone’s (2-6) record is deceiving. The Blazers have dropped three games by one run. On Saturday, they came up short to Boyertown 15-13 in twelve innings. Daniel Boone needs to improve its .213 team batting average.

Wyomissing sits atop Division 3. The Spartans have prevailed in all three of their league games. Ryan Graham, Teddy White, and Austin Lecher are each hitting .500 or higher. Hamburg, Berks Catholic, and Schuylkill Valley are lurking behind the Spartans. We will learn more about this division on Wednesday with a pair of rivalry matchups. Wyomissing visits Berks Catholic and Hamburg battles Schuylkill Valley on “Hawk Hill.”

Oley Valley is the hottest team in Berks County right now with five consecutive victories. The Lynx are (3-0) in league action and in first place in Division 4. Tim Fries (3-0, 0.76) has 29 strikeouts and just four walks over 18.1 innings. The senior is also batting .520 with a team-high 11 RBI and seven extra-base hits. Oley Valley defeated Kutztown 4-1 last Wednesday. The Cougars are stuck in a three-game losing skid.

It’s always tricky to compare teams this early in the campaign, especially considering the differences in strength of schedule. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! Without further ado, here are the “Roberts Rankings” for the Berks Baseball League.

“The Great 8”

1.Wilson (4-3)

2.Exeter (5-2)

3.Oley Valley (6-2)

4.Muhlenberg (2-3)

5.Gov. Mifflin (4-4)

6.Fleetwood (4-2)

7.Wyomissing (3-2)

8.Hamburg (5-3)

Exeter beat Reading 10-3. Mason Goodhart threw a complete game four-hitter with nine strikeouts. Brenton Feathers had two hits and drove in three runs.

Fleetwood scored seven runs in the top of the seventh to top Conrad Weiser 10-3. Ty Kleppinger finished with four hits. Wylie Loy struck out a dozen over 6.2 innings.

Hamburg lost to Wyomissing 7-3. Designated hitter Noah Rauenzahn knocked in four runs.

Oley Valley got past Kutztown 4-1. Tim Fries went the distance with 13 strikeouts and no walks. He allowed three hits and one unearned run.

Berks Catholic blew out Antietam 13-3 in six innings. The Saints piled up 13 hits. Aidan Curley had a triple and 3 RBI.

Schuylkill Valley outlasted Tulpehocken 10-7. The Panthers scored six times in the bottom of the sixth. Bryce Bailey provided a pair of hits and 2 RBI.

The girls senior All-Star Game wasn’t as close. The Red team prevailed 69-54. They were in front 39-28 at halftime. Wilson teammates Laila Jones and Laura Crocona combined for 27 points. Jones provided 15 points and connected three times from beyond the arc. Crocona, a Kutztown University commit, chipped in with a dozen points. They helped the Bulldogs claim BCIAA and District 3 championships this season. Elyssa Sellers from Schuylkill Valley had 14 points. Mekhira Gaskins of Reading ended up with a team-high 13 points for the Blue squad.

Best of luck to all of the seniors in their future endeavors. Today’s games put a wrap on the 2025-26 high school basketball season. I was fortunate to cover 60 games this year. Thanks to all of the coaches, players, and athletic directors for their assistance with my coverage.

Fleetwood went (13-28) over the past four seasons with Pangburn at the helm. The Tigers beat Shamokin 42-41 in overtime for the Eastern Conference Class 4A Championship in 2023. They finished (3-7) the following year. In 2025, Fleetwood won just two games. The Tigers have gone (0-12) in Section 3 of the L-L League in the last two seasons.

J.D. Okuniewski stepped down at Daniel Boone in November. He was the head coach in Birdsboro for three years. The Blazers finished (1-9, 1-6) this past fall. They were outscored 463-to-110. Pangburn is shifting from Section 3 to Section 4 of the L-L League.