The undefeated Mustangs are averaging 390 rushing yards and 49.5 points per game. The man in the middle of this high-powered offense is 5’9, 220-pound senior Jacob Lopez. The Gov. Mifflin center told me he’s comfortable working with both of the Mustangs’ quarterbacks, Eden Johnson and Delsin McNeil. I asked …
Read More »Jonah Naugle-Gov. Mifflin
The Mustangs average 41 running plays and only two pass attempts per game. That’s just fine with right tackle Jonah Naugle. The 6’2, 297-pound senior is the Offensive Lineman of the Year in Section 1 of the Berks Football League. Gov. Mifflin is (8-0) and the top-ranked team in the …
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! Six Berks County teams are still alive as we enter the second week of the District 3 playoffs. The season came to an end for …
Read More »Bob Wolfrum-Wyomissing
Wyomissing is certainly no stranger to the postseason. The Spartans are making their 28th appearance in the District 3 playoffs. They have won nine championships, more than any other Berks County school. On Saturday afternoon, it was business as usual for the #2 ranked team in the state in Class …
Read More »Julian DiMaio-Wyomissing
On a sunny Saturday afternoon at the A-Field, the Spartans showed why they’re ranked #2 in the state in Class 3A. Wyomissing rolled over eighth-seeded Northern Lebanon 65-3 in the District 3 quarterfinals. The Vikings fumbled the opening kickoff and committed four turnovers in the first quarter. Drew Eisenhower and …
Read More »Jack Miller-Wyomissing
Running for 300 yards in a game is very impressive. Running for 300 yards in a half is almost unheard of. (11-0) Wyomissing accomplished that feat in a 65-3 win vs. #8 Northern Lebanon in the District 3-3A quarterfinals. The Spartans finished with 446 yards on the ground, 302 came …
Read More »Matt Bauer-Exeter
Most coaches would be thrilled with a 17-point win in the postseason, but Matt Bauer knows the Eagles made too many mistakes in a 38-21 victory over #10 South Western. #7 Exeter led 20-0 early in the second quarter of the District 3-5A opening round matchup. The Mustangs took back …
Read More »Carson Schmidt-Exeter
The Eagles have an explosive offense with weapons all over the field including Joey Schlaffer, Ty Yocum, J.R. Strauss, Eric Nangle, and Colin Payne. Carson Schmidt reminded the fans at Don Thomas Stadium not to forget about him. The 5’10 senior wide receiver had three catches for 41 yards and …
Read More »Colin Payne-Exeter
Colin Payne got off to a hot start on a chilly night at Don Thomas Stadium. The senior quarterback completed his first six passes, two for scores. The Eagles jumped out to a 20-0 lead over #10 South Western in the District 3-5A opening round. The Mustangs made it interesting …
Read More »Week 11 Scoreboard-Football
#5 Wilson won at #4 York High 50-32. The Bulldogs improve to (8-3) with their sixth consecutive victory. Wilson is (41-21) all-time in the District 3 playoffs. The Bulldogs advance to the Class 6A semifinals. #7 Exeter held off #10 South Western 38-21 in the District 3-5A opening round. Colin …
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