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After a short break to ring in the new year, the high school basketball season resumes today. Wilson was the preseason favorite in the Berks Girls League and the (10-2) Bulldogs still look like the team to beat. They blew out Parkland 53-24 earlier this week and stand at (4-0) …

The Berks County Football Coaches Association selected its Small School All-County team. It consists of players from the six Class 3A and 4A schools in Berks County. Voting was done by the coaches from those six schools. Congratulations to all of these outstanding players, as well as Twin Valley head …

It was fitting that the game ended with an interception by Schuylkill Valley sophomore Grant Vogel in the end zone. The Panthers’ defense was the story of the 51st Frost Bowl. They forced four turnovers, all in the second half, and didn’t allow a point after halftime. “We have a …

Isaac McFadden isn’t your typical freshman. In May, he was competing in the NXGN quarterback camp at IMG Academy in Florida. He runs the 40-yard dash in 4.85 seconds. McFadden (5’11, 170) can squat 330 pounds and power clean 220. He’s already starting at quarterback for Hamburg’s varsity team. Last …

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 didn’t take Tyler Hartranft long to find his way back to “Hawk Hill.” Hartranft was Hamburg’s offensive coordinator in 2022 and 2023. He was unanimously approved last week as the Hawks’ new head football coach. “Coach Hartranft has a proven track record of both playing and coaching football at …

Hamburg is looking for a new head coach of its high school football program. Matt Hoffert resigned after three seasons on Hawk Hill. Hoffert, a 2001 Hamburg graduate, was (21-13) overall including a (9-3) record in his first year. “We appreciate Matt’s contributions to our program over the past three …

The 2024 football season could be a record-setting one for Hamburg’s Ty Werley. When it comes to playing wide receiver, Werley loves to go deep. “Trying to ‘Moss’ everyone that tries guarding me,” he replied when asked about his favorite part of the game. The 6’1, 190-pound rising senior has …

Rick Keeley met with the Berks Catholic football team on Wednesday morning and told his players that he’s retiring. Keeley is a member of the Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Berks County Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame, Berks County chapter of the PA Sports Hall of …

Schuylkill Valley and Hamburg were both averaging more than 30 points entering the 49th Frost Bowl. Both teams have exciting skill position players. However, it was the Panthers’ defense that stole the show in front of a big crowd in Leesport. Schuylkill Valley forced four turnovers in a 28-13 victory. …