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When the Red Knights march into Shirk Stadium this fall, there will be a lot of new faces on the field. Reading lost 24 seniors from last year’s team. “We had a lot of kids go play college football, scholarship guys. Those players put us in a position where we …

Coaches often say that most football games are won at the line of scrimmage. If that’s true, Berks Catholic should be in good shape. The Saints return several key players up front including Eric Bennethum, Palmer Reber, Damoni Daglis, Anthony Zatorski, and Faith Zudie. Reber was voted the Offensive Lineman …

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 …

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 …

Tyler Hartranft was the offensive coordinator at Hamburg in 2022 and 2023. After spending last season as the OC at Pottsville, Hartranft is grateful and excited to be back on Hawk Hill. “I wasn’t gonna just go for any position. It needed to be the right fit, a place I …

It was a thrilling fall in Robesonia. The Scouts went unbeaten in the regular season for the first time since 1996. They rallied to beat Cocalico 24-21 for the Section 3 championship. Conrad Weiser bounced back in a big way to finish (10-1) after going (2-8) in 2023. There were …

Wilson’s football program is an institution in West Lawn. Doug Dahms has been part of the juggernaut for five decades. “I bleed red and white. I can’t go anywhere that football is not mentioned. It’s been so much a part of my life,” said Dahms. The Muhlenberg High School and …

After getting blown out 35-0 last year, the Berks/Lebanon team was determined to have a better showing in the 23rd Tri-County All-Star Game. They jumped out to a 17-0 lead and were within three points with one minute remaining. The Lancaster squad prevailed 49-39 in a very entertaining contest at …

Berks County football teams gathered at Conrad Weiser on Thursday for the Chris Nunn Memorial Football Combine. The players competed in numerous events. Exeter finished atop the team standings. Gov. Mifflin came in second place and Conrad Weiser was third. Here are the results of the individual events. 40-yard dash: …

The Tri-County All-Star Football Game will be held later this month. The top seniors from the Lancaster-Lebanon League will square off on Friday, May 23rd at 7pm. The game will take place at Manheim Central’s Elden Rettew Stadium. The Lancaster team rolled over the Berks/Lebanon squad 35-0 last year. Zac …