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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 …

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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 …

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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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District 3 Playoffs-Team History

Nine Berks County football teams qualified for the District 3 playoffs this year. Here are some notes on how they have fared in the postseason. Wilson is making its 29th appearance in the District 3 playoffs. Only Manheim Central has made more appearances. The Bulldogs are tied with Cumberland Valley …

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Kris Olsen-Twin Valley

This is Kris Olsen’s first season as the Raiders’ head coach and what a year it has been in Elverson. Twin Valley qualified for the District 3 football playoffs for the first time in school history! The (6-4) Raiders are enjoying their first winning season since 2007. Olsen, who had …

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Trey Freeman-Twin Valley

Trey Freeman has had a lot of big games in his career. The 5’7, 160-pound senior finished with ten catches for 189 yards and a TD against Executive Education Academy last month. Freeman ended the regular season with six catches for 123 yards and a TD at Gettysburg. I asked …

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Dom Caruso-Twin Valley

The Raiders only have 48 players on their roster and 16 are freshmen. Twin Valley has overcome the odds to reach the District 3 playoffs for the first time! The Raiders are the #13 seed in Class 5A. They travel to #4 Spring Grove on Friday night. Dom Caruso is …

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“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! It was a terrific regular season in Berks County. Twelve local teams are headed to the postseason. Nine qualified for the District 3 playoffs and …

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District 3 Playoff Schedule

Nine Berks County football teams qualified for the District 3 playoffs. The following games are scheduled for Friday, November 5th at 7pm, unless otherwise noted. Class 6A Quarterfinal-#5 Wilson at #4 York High Class 5A First Round-#10 South Western at #7 Exeter, #12 Daniel Boone at #5 Waynesboro, and #13 …

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Eastern Conference Finals

Three Berks County teams were selected for the Eastern Football Conference Finals. These games are scheduled for Friday, November 5th at 7pm. Class 5A/6A Final-(4-6) Boyertown at (6-4) Fleetwood Class 3A Final-(2-8) Schuylkill Valley at (4-6) Greater Nanticoke

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