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Three years ago, Schuylkill Valley was (2-9). Times have changed quickly in Leesport. The Panthers won nine games a season ago to set a school record. They’re currently riding a seven-game winning streak and making their third straight appearance in the District 3 playoffs. “It’s great changing the culture here …

Bruce Harbach gave a very simple message to his team last week. “The last four games, you’re playing for a Section championship. You can determine your own fate,” he emphasized. The (6-1, 4-0) Panthers took care of business at Columbia last Friday 28-12. Schuylkill Valley extended its winning streak to …

Dom Giuffre stole the headlines, but Schuylkill Valley head coach Bruce Harbach was praising several other players on Friday night. Sabier Mateo, Paul Engleman, Jadon Swain, Theo Wysocki, Christian Davila, and Alex Rider comprise the Panthers’ offensive line. That group, along with sophomore tight end Luke Spotts, controlled the line …

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 …

Bruce Harbach had a tremendous run at Lancaster Catholic. He went (139-55) with two state championships, four District 3 titles, and eight Section championships over 16 seasons. Harbach is enjoying his first year as the head coach in Leesport. He told me about one of the big differences between coaching …