The fifth-seeded Eagles used a balanced offensive attack to defeat the Trojans in the first round of the District 3-5A playoffs. Exeter outgained #12 seed Hershey 489-to-214 at Don Thomas Stadium. A pick 6 by Alex Jones pulled the Trojans within 14-12 in the second quarter. The Eagles led 20-12 at halftime.

Josh Jackson ran for 161 yards on eleven carries. He had touchdown runs of 64 and 56 yards. Jackson also caught a 2-yard TD pass from Aidan Gerhart. Donovyn Alvarez added 115 yards and a pair of touchdowns on 17 carries. Gerhart finished 13-of-15 for 205 yards and 2 TD. Markeem Graham emerged with five receptions for 73 yards and a score.

Exeter advanced to the District 3-5A quarterfinals. The (9-2) Eagles travel to #4 seed Spring Grove on Friday. Hershey ended its season at (6-5). The Trojans lost their last four games.

Fleetwood-38, Daniel Boone-0

The Tigers blew out the Blazers in the Eastern Conference Class 4A Championship on Friday night. Fleetwood raced out to a 24-0 advantage at halftime. Chase Adams was 8-of-14 for 186 yards and 3 TD. His touchdown passes went to Jeyzaiah Pletz, Bryce Ryan, and Trey McKinney. Pletz was also a force on defense with two tackles for loss. Adams used his legs for 87 yards on just six carries. Beau Fegely provided a touchdown run and a pair of interceptions. Daniel Boone was held to 132 total yards.

The Tigers finished (5-6) in Mel Fegely’s first season as head coach. He took over for Steve Pangburn who left Fleetwood to take the job at Daniel Boone. The Blazers wound up (2-9) after splitting their first four games.

Berks Catholic-49, Hamburg-20

The (7-4) Saints piled up 360 yards on the ground in the Eastern Conference Class 3A Championship. The visiting Hawks made it 21-13 with 2:48 left in the second quarter thanks to a 28-yard TD run by Blaise Ernst. However, Berks Catholic scored the next 28 points in a row. Ryan Spatz turned eight carries into 161 yards and two touchdowns. Coy Koller reached the end zone three times. He had 125 yards on eleven rushing attempts. Mason Mace showed his versatility with a 16-yard TD run and a 6-yard TD catch.

The Saints outgained Hamburg 418-to-269. Isaac McFadden was 17-of-27 for 164 yards. The sophomore quarterback threw for one score and ran for another. Ernst gained 95 yards on 22 carries. The Hawks wrapped up their season at (6-5). Berks Catholic won its final six games.

Wilson-43, McCaskey-12

Exeter-23, Conestoga Valley-13

Twin Valley-28, Cocalico-9

Cedar Crest-31, Reading-22

Elizabethtown-34, Muhlenberg-14

Garden Spot-48, Gov. Mifflin-17

Conrad Weiser-47, Daniel Boone-28

Annville-Cleona-56, Schuylkill Valley-21

Berks Catholic-30, Lancaster Catholic-14

Solanco-45, Fleetwood-13

Hamburg-33, Kutztown-28

Boyertown-34, Norristown-7 (Thursday)

Schuylkill Valley faced a third-and-14 at the Hawks’ 46-yard line in the fourth quarter. Will Johns went in motion, ran a wheel route down the left sideline, and got behind the defense. Aletras rolled to his left and found Johns for a tiebreaking touchdown pass with 8:33 left. Johns, a speedy 5’11 sophomore, finished with eleven catches for 92 yards. He capped a 71-yard drive that lasted five minutes.

Sophomore quarterback Isaac McFadden ran seven yards on third-and-3 to put Hamburg on the Panthers’ 37-yard line with 5:15 remaining. A sack by senior Sebastian Batista pushed the Hawks back to midfield. “It was a really huge play. If he didn’t get that sack, who knows where the game would’ve went. I’m really proud of my brother. That’s my best friend,” replied junior WR/S Anthony Batista. McFadden’s pass on fourth-and-15 was incomplete and Schuylkill Valley took over with 3:29 to go. A quarterback sneak by Aletras moved the chains on fourth-and-1 from Hamburg’s 46-yard line with 1:50 on the clock. He then broke free on a big run and wisely slid at the 15-yard line to seal the game. The Panthers ended up with 229 rushing yards.

Anthony Batista returned an interception 33 yards down the left sideline for a touchdown on the second play of the night. “I just read the quarterback’s shoulders. As soon as I saw him turn, I knew it was going to that side,” he explained. The Panthers have five defensive touchdowns this season and three have come from Anthony Batista. They held the (5-3, 3-2) Hawks to three points in the second half.

After the early pick 6, Hamburg settled in and put together a 70-yard drive. Blaise Ernst scored from the 3-yard line on fourth-and-1 to make it 7-7 midway through the first quarter. Ernst rushed for 404 yards and 5 TD in the previous two games. The 5’9, 174-pound senior had 70 yards on 15 carries against Schuylkill Valley. Bryce Schmeck rumbled 32 yards for a touchdown to put the Hawks in front 14-7 with 58 seconds to play in the opening quarter. He chipped in with 58 yards on six carries, all in the first half. McFadden went 10-of-17 for 121 yards and just his second interception of the year. Meanwhile, Aletras was 14-of-22 for 127 yards and 2 TD.

Reese Wamsher drilled a 39-yard field goal to pull Schuylkill Valley within 14-10 with 41 seconds left before halftime. That was a 16-play drive for the Panthers that began at their 3-yard line and lasted eight minutes. It looked like Hamburg was going up 21-10 in the third quarter, however, Ernst’s 20-yard TD run was called back due to a penalty. The Hawks settled for a 28-yard field goal by sophomore Aron Moser and a 17-10 advantage.

Aletras showed his mobility on the ensuing possession. He had a 25-yard run followed by a 16-yard carry. On third-and-12, Aletras scrambled to his left and dumped off a short pass in the flat to Anthony Batista. The 6’2, 170-pound junior made two defenders miss and went 16 yards for a touchdown. The 80-yard drive tied it at 17-17 with 2:21 remaining in the third quarter. “I think we’re playing exceptionally well. We still have a lot of stuff to clean up. We’re first in the section and we plan to keep it that way,” said Batista.

This was the 52nd meeting between Schuylkill Valley and Hamburg. The rivalry goes back to 1970. The Panthers hold a (27-24-1) edge over the Hawks. Harbach made sure his players were focused on the task at hand. “To me and the coaching staff, it was Week 8. I said to the kids, ‘Don’t get wrapped up in all the stuff going on this week.’ It’s Week 8, we need to win,” stated Harbach.

The (5-2, 3-1) Hawks have bounced back from a (2-8, 1-6) campaign in 2025. “We’re a lot closer, we’re a brotherhood. I’ve played with these kids my whole life. When you have a brotherhood like this, you’re gonna play great football,” explained Valentino. The 5’10, 178-pound defensive end has a team-high nine tackles for loss and five sacks. “He brings discipline and physicality. We went to Xander at the end of last season and asked him to move from inside linebacker to defensive end. He bought in full go from day one. He’s doing a good job pursuing the football, but doing it within his own role,” noted second-year head coach Tyler Hartranft. Valentino relies on speed as opposed to size. “I’m very quick off the edge. Due to my size, I have to be quick. My goal on a Friday night is to get after the quarterback,” he replied. In addition to playing basketball and baseball, Valentino carries a 4.0 GPA. He’s a key cog in a Hamburg defense that’s allowing 20.3 points per game. Linebacker Bryce Schmeck, a 206-pound junior, leads the squad with 61 tackles. Logan Warke, a junior defensive back, has provided 48 tackles, five tackles for loss, and three sacks.

The Hawks are riding a three-game winning streak. Blaise Ernst has exploded over the past two weeks. “He’s our go-to guy. If you need a play, you know who you’re going to, it’s Blaise Ernst. He’s a great player,” emphasized Valentino. Ernst has piled up 404 yards and 5 TD on 54 carries in the last two games. The 5’9, 174-pound senior is averaging 6.9 yards per carry this year. “Blaise is finally healthy. Blaise was banged up early in the year. He’s the catalyst of our program. He’s our leader, he puts in the work. Our guys know that he’s gonna give everything he’s got and that raises their level of play,” said Hartranft. Ernst has rushed for 700 yards and 8 TD this season.

Sophomore quarterback Isaac McFadden is one of seven returning starters on Hamburg’s offense. He’s completing 61.6% of his passes with ten touchdowns and one interception. McFadden has used his legs for six more scores. “He’s grown tremendously. He’s playing his best ball of his life right now. He’s a big impact on why we are (5-2) and why we have a great shot coming into this game,” stated Valentino. McFadden has spread around his 1,178 passing yards. Owen Bentz (25), Alex Soto (28), and Eli Metzler (29) have combined for 82 catches. Metzler, a 5’11 junior, has a team-high 481 receiving yards and four touchdowns.

The (6-1, 4-0) Panthers have a dangerous passing attack with quarterback Alex Aletras and sophomore wide receiver Will Johns. He caught eight passes for 129 yards last week in a 16-14 victory over Lancaster Catholic. Schuylkill Valley has won six in a row. The Panthers are alone atop the Section 5 standings in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. They’ll need a win over their longtime rival on Friday to keep it that way.

Cole Peterson of Wilson was 13-of-18 for 197 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Elizabethtown junior Prince Wratto ran for 231 yards and 4 TD on 17 carries.

Colin McGaw, a junior from Warwick, finished 20-of-26 for 276 yards and 3 TD.

Wyomissing’s Brady Focht had two catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. The junior defensive back added a 78-yard pick 6 and returned a fumble for another score.

Blaise Ernst of Hamburg turned 25 carries into 203 yards and 3 TD. The senior safety made five tackles, including two tackles for loss.

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Ben Cardona from Manheim Township was a force on both sides of the ball. The junior G/DT provided 4 TFL, a strip sack, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble.

Ephrata’s Edward Ramirez earned a 94% blocking grade. The senior has done an outstanding job moving from guard to tackle. Ramirez also made three tackles.

Twin Valley defensive end Alain Bazile scooped up a fumble and raced 85 yards for a touchdown. He ended up with three tackles for loss and one sack.

Bryce Lawrence of Lampeter-Strasburg received a high blocking grade at OT. The junior defensive tackle was their most consistent player on that side of the ball.

Faith Zudie from Berks Catholic racked up eight tackles and one tackle for loss. The senior defensive end blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown.

Wilson clinched its 51st consecutive winning season with last Friday’s 41-7 rout of Hempfield. The Bulldogs are riding a five-game winning streak. They’ve given up 20 total points during that stretch. Wilson travels to Penn Manor this week. The (5-2) Comets fell to Manheim Township 35-12 last Friday as Mark Evans earned his 200th career victory. Penn Manor is (0-34) all-time against the Bulldogs.

Twin Valley sits atop the District 3-5A power rankings, one spot ahead of Exeter. The unbeaten Raiders meet Warwick this week in Elverson. The (1-6) Warriors picked up their first win at Fleetwood on Saturday night 31-13.

Exeter battles Muhlenberg at Don Thomas Stadium on Friday. The Eagles have won five in a row. Meanwhile, the Muhls have lost four of their last five contests.

Wyomissing visits Conrad Weiser this Friday in a matchup of longtime coaches. Bob Wolfrum has led the Spartans for 40 years. Alan Moyer is in his 24th season at the helm in Robesonia. Wyomissing has rattled off four straight wins, scoring 189 points in that span. The Scouts are looking to bounce back after getting tripped up by Donegal 23-13.

The Frost Bowl is set for this Friday night in Leesport. Schuylkill Valley and Hamburg are squaring off for the 52nd occasion. The Panthers hold a (26-24-1) edge in the all-time series. They’ve won four in a row versus the Hawks. These schools met for the first time in 1970 with Schuylkill Valley prevailing 34-6. The Panthers won the first seven games between these rivals located along Route 61. The lone tie in the series came in 1979 with a final score of 6-6. Hamburg has been relying heavily on Blaise Ernst. The senior running back has 404 yards and 5 TD on 54 carries over the past two weeks.

Fleetwood hosts Lebanon on Friday. The Cedars have lost 59 consecutive games. Exeter beat Lebanon 69-18 a week ago.

Without further ado, here is my new Berks County high school football poll. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

“The Great 8”

1.Wilson (6-1)

2.Twin Valley (7-0)

3.Exeter (6-1)

4.Wyomissing (4-2)

5.Conrad Weiser (5-2)

6.Schuylkill Valley (6-1)

7.Muhlenberg (2-5)

8.Fleetwood (3-4)

The (6-1) Bulldogs led 28-0 at halftime. They’ve allowed a total of 20 points in their last five games. Cole Peterson finished 13-of-18 for 197 yards and 2 TD. Mike Glover had a 14-yard touchdown catch. The James Madison commit ran four yards for another score. Sophomore Jaiden Whitehurst provided 65 yards and a touchdown on 14 carries. Monty Greer returned from an ankle injury and added a 29-yard TD reception. Wilson outgained the (3-4) Black Knights 352-to-129. Sammy Dianna returned a fumble 46 yards for a touchdown. Hempfield quarterback Landon Charles was 6-of-18 for only 50 yards with an interception. The Bulldogs clinched their 51st consecutive winning season.

Exeter-69, Lebanon-18

The (6-1) Eagles handed the Cedars their 59th straight loss. Exeter was in front 49-0 after the opening quarter and 69-6 at the half. Josh Jackson, Donovyn Alvarez, and Jaiheer Dasilvio each had a short touchdown run in the first quarter. Aidan Gerhart threw a 17-yard TD pass to senior tight end Braylon Reinert. Brady Adams and Nick Pashley returned interceptions for touchdowns. Adams also caught a 55-yard TD pass from Xavier Mercado. Sophomore Michael Stryjak turned five carries into 86 yards and a score. The Eagles have won five games in a row.

Schuylkill Valley-16, Lancaster Catholic-14

Panthers’ head coach Bruce Harbach faced his former team on Friday in Leesport. Harbach led the Crusaders to state championships in 2009 and 2011. He won 139 games and four District 3 titles over 16 years at Lancaster Catholic. Alex Aletras gave Schuylkill Valley a 16-7 edge with a 3-yard TD run in the fourth quarter. The senior quarterback completed 12 of his 24 attempts for 173 yards. He tossed a 15-yard TD pass to tight end Landyn Keglovits. Aletras ran 13 times for 41 yards. Sophomore wide receiver Will Johns had another big night. He reeled in eight passes for 129 yards. James Santana chipped in with 65 yards on seven carries. Reese Wamsher drilled a 25-yard field goal for the (6-1) Panthers. They’re riding a six-game winning streak. The Crusaders fell to (4-3).

Hamburg-28, Columbia-14

The (5-2) Hawks built a 21-0 cushion midway through the third quarter. Blaise Ernst was a workhorse for Hamburg. The 5’9, 174-pound senior racked up 203 yards and 3 TD on 25 carries. Bryce Schmeck, a 206-pound junior, added 54 yards on ten touches. Sophomore quarterback Isaac McFadden was just 6-of-15 for 44 yards, but he did find Alex Soto for a 19-yard touchdown. The Hawks overcame 13 penalties for 134 yards. They allowed 361 total yards, including 240 through the air. The Crimson Tide dropped to (2-5). Hamburg is tied for second place in Section 5 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League with a (3-1) mark. Schuylkill Valley is a perfect (4-0) in league play. The rivals meet in Leesport this Friday.

Owen J. Roberts-29, Boyertown-28

The (4-3) Wildcats outscored the (1-6) Bears 10-0 in the fourth quarter. Boyertown led 28-19 thanks to a pair of touchdown passes by Gavin Royce in the third period. Esteban Vidal’s 30-yard field goal made it 28-22 with 11:50 remaining. Mekhi Graham ripped off a 47-yard TD run with 7:17 left. The extra point by Vidal put Owen J. Roberts in front. Graham finished with 153 yards on 21 carries. He added 106 yards on ten receptions. The Maryland commit reached the end zone four times, including a 44-yard TD catch in the second quarter. Gavin Schaeffer went 12-of-21 for 146 yards. Royce was an efficient 7-of-11 for 135 yards. The Bears were on top 14-0 in the second quarter before Graham scored three straight touchdowns. Jackson Koback caught a 13-yard TD pass and ran for another score. Braydon Burris ran for 95 yards and a touchdown on 31 carries.

The (6-0) Raiders scored all of their points in the first half at Elverson. Maverik Foster ran for 173 yards and four touchdowns on ten carries. Foster broke free for a 98-yard TD in the second quarter. His younger brother, Gavan, was 6-of-8 for 105 yards and a 13-yard touchdown pass to Brody Majeski. Lucas Myers chipped in with 58 yards on six carries. Twin Valley outgained Fleetwood 389-to-122. Beau Fegely had 53 yards on 16 carries for the (3-3) Tigers.

Exeter-30, Elizabethtown-27

The Eagles were down, but not out. They trailed 13-10 at halftime and 27-10 in the third quarter. The Reinert brothers and Aidan Gerhart helped to bring Exeter back. Gerhart connected with Braylon Reinert for a 17-yard TD pass in the third quarter. Cayden Reinert, a 6’4 sophomore tight end, hauled in a 70-yard touchdown pass that brought the Eagles within 27-24 with 3:26 left. Exeter’s defense forced the (4-2) Bears to punt on the ensuing possession. Josh Jackson provided a go-ahead 6-yard TD run with 52 seconds remaining.

Gerhart completed 24 of his 39 attempts for 250 yards with 3 TD and an INT. Brady Adams had seven catches for 59 yards. He also came up with an interception on defense. Nick Pashley chipped in with seven receptions for 41 yards. Jackson wound up with 90 yards on 17 carries. Senior linebacker Donovyn Alvarez made ten total tackles. The Eagles improved to (5-1).

Gov. Mifflin-71, Lebanon-14

Sophomore Jack Miller set a school record with five touchdown passes. He was 6-of-7 for 159 yards. The Mustangs earned their first victory of the season. They host Elizabethtown next Friday night. The Cedars have lost 58 consecutive games, a PIAA record.

Wyomissing-41, Donegal-6

The (3-2) Spartans used some big plays to pull away from the (3-3) Indians. Brady Eisenhower tossed a 45-yard touchdown pass to Andrew DiFabrizio with 31 seconds to go in the opening half. Eisenhower ripped off a 65-yard TD run to make it 28-6 two minutes into the third quarter. The junior quarterback was 4-of-4 for 69 yards. Zander Westwood rumbled for 79 yards on eleven carries. Sophomore Nehzion Carter added 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns on nine touches. Bert Rivera made ten combined tackles as Wyomissing won its third game in a row.

Conrad Weiser-35, Northern Lebanon-20

The Scouts were behind 7-6 after the first quarter, but took a 20-13 lead into the locker room. Kole Kupper was a workhorse for Conrad Weiser with 32 carries for 134 yards and 2 TD. Connor Sellars used his legs to the tune of 129 yards on 19 carries. The senior quarterback ran for two scores and threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Chase Matthews. Sellars ended up 6-of-7 for 76 yards through the air for the (5-1) Scouts. The Vikings fell to (4-2).

Schuylkill Valley-31, Pequea Valley-14

After losing its season opener at Conrad Weiser, the Panthers have bounced back with five straight wins. Alex Aletras was 10-of-16 for 119 yards and an 8-yard touchdown toss to Seth Klinikowski. Aletras ran for 62 yards and two more scores. Schuylkill Valley’s defense and special teams contributed as well. Anthony Batista came up with a 36-yard pick 6. Reese Wamsher booted a 42-yard field goal. The Braves have dropped two in a row after their first (4-0) start in program history.

Hamburg-32, Lancaster Catholic-27

The (4-2) Hawks went to Blaise Ernst early and often. The 5’9, 175-pound senior delivered with 201 yards and 2 TD on 29 carries. He raced 63 yards to the house just 45 seconds into the game. The (4-2) Crusaders trailed 22-14 at halftime. Isaac McFadden was 10-of-17 for 130 yards. The 6’1 sophomore also ran for two scores. Alex Soto caught four passes for 63 yards. Sophomore kicker Aron Moser nailed a 30-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

Kutztown-43, Columbia-37

The (2-4) Cougars won a wild one at home after falling behind 23-15 at halftime. Ryan Walters gave them the lead with a 96-yard pick 6 with 3:52 left to play. It capped off an incredible night for the 6’, 180-pound junior. Walters racked up an eye-popping 239 yards on 27 carries. His touchdown runs were from 40 and 47 yards away. Walters is just the second player in school history to reach 1,000 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons.

Kutztown amassed 456 yards on the ground. Levi Martin had 100 yards on seven carries, including a 69-yard TD midway through the fourth quarter. Hunter Amato contributed 67 yards and a pair of scores on his ten carries. He also came up with an interception. Columbia returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in the first half. The Crimson Tide sink to (2-4). The Cougars travel to Berks Catholic on Thursday at 6pm.

Pope John Paul II-35, Boyertown-0

The (5-1) Golden Panthers grabbed a 28-0 halftime lead thanks to three touchdown passes by TJ Dozier. The junior found Eric Green for two of those scores, including a 69-yard TD with 1:12 left in the opening quarter. Dozier was 10-of-14 for 168 yards with no interceptions. Armond Smith reached the end zone twice on a 1-yard run and a 30-yard catch. The (1-5) Bears were limited to 183 total yards and just 84 on the ground. Gavin Royce finished 8-of-13 for 86 yards. Jackson Koback had four receptions for 61 yards. Aziyah Brown ran for 56 yards on 14 carries.

Kai Speaks of Cedar Crest returned a kickoff 95 yards to the house. The senior wide receiver had two catches for 106 yards and two touchdowns.

Ephrata linebacker Ben McCracken made nine combined tackles. The junior receiver added four catches for 38 yards and a score.

Lucas Myers from Twin Valley rumbled for 154 yards and 3 TD on just six carries. The Villanova commit and All-State linebacker provided eight tackles.

Kole Kupper of Conrad Weiser set a school record with six rushing touchdowns. The junior running back piled up 261 yards on the ground.

Northern Lebanon senior RB/S Brady Ryan finished with 311 total yards and 3 TD. He ran for 272 yards and contributed 11 total tackles.

Hamburg’s Isaac McFadden went 13-of-18 for 208 yards. The sophomore quarterback had four touchdowns through the air and another on the ground.

Ryan Walters from Kutztown racked up 328 yards and 5 TD on 18 carries. The junior safety also made six tackles, forced a fumble, and blocked an extra point.

Here are the PowerPro Linemen of the Week from the L-L League:

Senior center Max Kolbrenner helped Manheim Township rush for more than 200 yards in a win over Central York. The linebacker was a force on defense as well with ten combined tackles.

Elizabethtown’s Noah Lloyd earned a 93% blocking grade and had a pair of pancake blocks. He added four tackles, including three tackles for loss.

Twin Valley senior TE/DE Andrew Cabigas provided three pancake blocks and led a defense that held Wyomissing to 2 yards per carry. Cabigas was in on four tackles.

Offensive tackle Westyn Ulrich of Conrad Weiser received a 93% blocking grade with two pancake blocks.

Ben Zellers from Pequea Valley made six tackles and 3.5 sacks. The sophomore FB/DE also blocked two punts and caught a touchdown pass.

Ernst will have a lot of familiar faces around him. Hamburg returns seven starters on each side of the ball. Isaac McFadden, a promising young quarterback, is back for his sophomore campaign. McFadden completed 55% of his passes while throwing for 1,214 yards and seven touchdowns. He added 260 yards on the ground and nine more scores. “Isaac has made such an improvement, not just physically, but mentally at the quarterback position. Hopefully, he knows I’ll always have his back anytime he needs it,” noted Ernst.

Alex Soto, Owen Bentz, and Eli Metzler will be the primary targets for McFadden. Soto reeled in 30 passes for 246 yards and one touchdown in 2025. Bentz chipped in with 24 receptions for 253 yards and 3 TD. The Hawks will be without Mason Strunk. The 6’4 tight end opted not to play this year. Strunk averaged 18.6 yards on his 16 catches a season ago.

Bryce Schmeck will join Ernst in the backfield again. The junior running back had a team-high 281 yards on 98 carries last year. Schmeck also made 59 combined tackles, five tackles for loss, and one interception from his spot at linebacker. The Hawks return three starters on the offensive line, as well as senior defensive end Xander Valentino. He finished second on the team with 61 tackles in 2025. Valentino provided 5 TFL. Ernst, who’s a catcher on the baseball team, is expecting Hamburg to be more physical along the line of scrimmage. “The whole team has attacked the weight room harder than I’ve ever seen,” he emphasized.

Tyler Hartranft is entering his second season as the Hawks’ head coach. He was the offensive coordinator at Hamburg in 2022 and 2023 before taking that same position at Pottsville in 2024. The King’s College graduate was previously an assistant coach at his alma mater and McDaniel College. Hartranft will have a running back who’s ready to roll when the season begins at Midd-West on August 28th. “I cannot wait,” replied Ernst.