Jven Williams told me that he was biting his nails during the Penn State game at Purdue on Thursday night. On Friday, his nails were safe. Wyomissing cruised to a 49-0 victory at Pottsville. The Spartans showed why they’re ranked second in the state in Class 3A. They outgained the …
Read More »Week 2 Scoreboard-Football
Wilson won at Central Dauphin 17-10. Cam Jones had a 53-yard TD run for the (1-1) Bulldogs. Wyomissing blew out Pottsville 49-0 in the 130th home opener for the Crimson Tide. Ben Zechman was 4-5 for 132 yards and 2TD. Exeter defeated Boyertown 37-21. The Eagles led 30-0 at halftime. …
Read More »Colby Crills-Schuylkill Valley
With 17 returning starters, Schuylkill Valley is hoping to make some noise in Section 5 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. The Panthers have nine starters back on the offensive side of the football including wide receiver Colby Crills. The 5’10, 175-pound junior led the team in receptions a season ago with …
Read More »Bruce Harbach-Schuylkill Valley
Bruce Harbach has been coaching football for 45 years. He led Lancaster Catholic to two state championships, four District 3 titles, eight Section crowns, and 139 victories over 16 seasons. The former Wilson quarterback was an assistant at Albright, West Chester, Reading, Wilson, and most recently Conrad Weiser. He told …
Read More »“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. Berks County teams went (7-8) in Week 1. Keep in mind that there were three all-Berks matchups. There are no changes among the top 5 …
Read More »Drew Eisenhower-Wyomissing
The Spartans may have lost five all-state selections to graduation, but there’s still plenty of talent at Wyomissing. If you’re not sure, just ask the Kennard-Dale Rams. They fell behind 21-0 in less than ten minutes on Saturday afternoon. Wyomissing outgained Kennard-Dale 407-73 in a 49-0 victory. Senior HB/S Drew …
Read More »Matthew Kramer-Wyomissing
If there was a fantasy football league featuring high school players, Matthew Kramer would be a high draft pick. The 6’1, 215-pound senior fullback scored three touchdowns in less than ten minutes in Wyomissing’s season opener. The Spartans rolled over Kennard-Dale 49-0. The Rams won ten games in 2021 and …
Read More »Matt Bauer-Exeter
It’s not often that a football season begins with a rivalry matchup, but that was the case on Friday in Birdsboro. A great crowd was on hand to see Exeter battle Daniel Boone for the 64th time. “This is my 14th year, I’ve never once had to get my kids …
Read More »Joey Schlaffer-Exeter
Exeter made history in 2021 by winning its first District 3 championship and advancing to the state semifinals in Class 5A. The Eagles lost four all-state selections and their starting quarterback to graduation. If you think they’re going to take a step back this year, you haven’t spoken with PSU …
Read More »Week 1 Scoreboard-Football
Exeter keeps the Pig Iron Trophy with a 35-0 win at Daniel Boone. This was their 64th meeting. Wilson lost to Roman Catholic 46-15 in West Lawn. The Bulldogs led 12-0 early in the second quarter. Gov. Mifflin fell to Spring-Ford 21-10 in Shillington. The Mustangs were shutout in the …
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