Tag Archives: football

Bruce Harbach-Schuylkill Valley

Bruce Harbach gave a very simple message to his team last week. “The last four games, you’re playing for a Section championship. You can determine your own fate,” he emphasized. The (6-1, 4-0) Panthers took care of business at Columbia last Friday 28-12. Schuylkill Valley extended its winning streak to …

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“Roberts Rankings”-Football

Here are my Berks County high school football rankings. You will notice some significant changes at the top of my poll. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! Exeter and Wyomissing switched spots in this week’s poll. The undefeated Eagles face …

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Bryan Strohl-Cocalico

Aaryn Longenecker’s evening turned out a lot more enjoyable than his afternoon. Cocalico’s standout running back and safety cut his right thumb while trying to eat an avocado on Friday. After a trip to urgent care and plenty of tape, Longenecker was ready for kickoff against Wyomissing. The 5’10, 175-pound …

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Week 7 Scoreboard-Football

Wyomissing lost at Cocalico 34-14. The Spartans’ 41-game regular season winning streak came to an end. Both teams are (6-1). Twin Valley held off Garden Spot 35-34 to remain perfect. The (6-1) Spartans missed a 37-yard field goal as time expired. Wilson left Hempfield with a 49-34 victory. The Bulldogs …

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Drew Engle-Twin Valley

People across the state have noticed what is happening on the gridiron in Elverson. Twin Valley is undefeated, averaging 41 points, and ranked #10 in Class 4A by PennLive. “When we put in work and then it pays off on Friday nights, it’s so much fun,” said Drew Engle. Opponents …

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“Roberts Rankings”-Football

Here are my Berks County high school football rankings. It’s hard to believe, but we’re already past the halfway point of the regular season. Seven of the top eight teams in my poll won last week so there aren’t any changes. Gov. Mifflin came up short, but the Mustangs battled …

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Cam Zullinger-Wilson

At 6’ and 185 pounds, Cam Zullinger certainly isn’t the biggest defensive end. The junior knows how to overcome his lack of size. “Stay low and be quick,” he replied. Zullinger was in on ten tackles, including two tackles for loss, as Wilson knocked off Gov. Mifflin 21-14 for the …

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Week 6 Scoreboard-Football

Wilson beat Gov. Mifflin 21-14 in their 66th meeting. The (4-2) Bulldogs have won 10 of the last 13 matchups with the (3-3) Mustangs. Exeter held off Warwick 28-21. The (6-0) Eagles are ranked #3 in the state in Class 5A by PennLive. The Warriors fall to (1-5). Undefeated Twin …

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Wilson-Gov. Mifflin Rivalry

West Lawn and Shillington are separated by just 3.2 miles. The Wilson vs. Gov. Mifflin rivalry is one of the best that Berks County has to offer. The Bulldogs and Mustangs will square off on the football field for the 66th time this Friday night at John Gurski Stadium. Both …

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“Roberts Rankings”-Football

Here are my Berks County high school football rankings at the midpoint of the season. The top seven teams in my poll all won last week. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! Wyomissing extended its regular season winning streak to …

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