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Justice Hardy-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Mon, 18 Aug 2025 23:07:16 +0000

On offense, defense and special teams, Justice Hardy is a big play waiting to happen. The 5’9, 185-pound junior averaged more than nine yards per carry and scored fifteen touchdowns a season ago. The All-State selection was named the Defensive Back of the Year in Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League and a first team kick returner. Hardy is just as impressive in the weight room. He can bench press 325 pounds and squat 475. “There’s always work to be done and we’re nowhere close to the end point,” replied Hardy. He’s got plenty of speed as well. Hardy ran the 40-yard dash in 4.48 seconds. Wyomissing’s backfield is loaded with weapons this year. Chase Eisenhower and Tyler Niedrowski return at fullback. In addition, Danny Fleischood and Marcus Armistead will join Hardy at halfback. “[We’ve] got a lot of talent, bunch of formations for everyone, bunch of plays for everyone…Anyone can step up at any moment,” emphasized Hardy. As usual, the running backs will share the wealth in the Spartans’ Wing-T offense. “No one needs twenty carries a game because we’re always rotating. Everyone will stay fresh. It’s a very unique offense. It’s an older offense, but it’s hard to stop,” noted Hardy. Eisenhower enters his senior campaign with more than 2,200 rushing yards and 33 TD on the ground. He piled up a team-high 103 tackles and 11 TFL from his spot at linebacker. Chase’s younger brother, Brady, is a sophomore to keep an eye on. Niedrowski, the youngest of four brothers, is another force at linebacker. He finished with seven sacks and ten tackles for loss in 2024.

All five starters on the offensive line from last year’s (10-3, 6-1) squad have graduated. Andrew Bresnahan is moving from tight end to offensive tackle. Diamante Strong will take over at the TE position. Hardy has been impressed with Strong and wide receiver Andrew DiFabrizio this offseason. They’re both juniors. Wyomissing returns seven starters on defense and six on offense. There’s plenty of experience on the sideline as well. Bob Wolfrum is set to begin his 39th year as head coach with a record of (372-92-1). He also spent 15 seasons as an assistant. Wolfrum has the most victories in District 3 history. “He’s on us all the time about getting things right, but it’s just because he wants us all to be great. It’s a really good guy to look up to as a person, not just as a coach,” said Hardy. The Spartans have gone (71-9) over the past six years. Their streak of five consecutive District 3 championships came to a halt last season. They fell to Lampeter-Strasburg 30-27 in overtime in the District 3-4A Final.

Wyomissing kicks off the regular season this Friday night at Southern Columbia. Tigers’ head coach Jim Roth holds the state record with 506 all-time wins. Southern Columbia has captured 14 state titles. The Tigers lost at Wyomissing 35-21 last year and ended up an atypical (7-5). The Spartans have a tough challenge in Week 2 when they host Haverford. The Fords defeated Wyomissing 20-3 a season ago. The Spartans entertain Twin Valley on October 11th and visit Lampeter-Strasburg in the regular season finale. The Pioneers prevailed 20-7 at Bob Wolfrum Field last year, ending Wyomissing’s 36-game home winning streak. Hardy, who has an offer from Liberty, is looking forward to all of the challenges that lie ahead. “I think our team can play with anyone, no matter who it is and no matter what level it is,” he stated.

Justice Hardy-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:48:13 +0000

Twin Valley allowed just 40 points in its first seven games. The Raiders climbed to #1 in PennLive’s Class 4A state rankings. They had no answer, however, for Justice Hardy and Wyomissing’s Wing-T attack on Friday night in Elverson. Hardy finished with 200 yards and two touchdowns on 17 carries in a 34-24 victory. The electric sophomore also caught a pair of passes from Teddy White for 85 yards. Hardy gave credit to the big guys up front. “They’re my brothers. I love them all. They’re the reason I have every touchdown,” he said. The Spartans’ offensive line consists of five seniors. On 4th-and-9 late in the opening quarter, longtime head coach Bob Wolfrum opted not to attempt a field goal. Hardy took a handoff 18 yards down to the 3-yard line. His 2-yard score made it 7-0 with 12 seconds left in the first period. After Nate Shaffer made a 25-yard field goal for Twin Valley, Chase Eisenhower capped an 80-yard drive with a 33-yard run up the middle. The 215-pound junior fullback put Wyomissing in front 14-3 with 3:44 remaining in the second quarter. “He’s huge, he doesn’t go down. He has wheels, no one really realizes it. He can move,” noted Hardy. The (7-1) Raiders responded with a 78-yard drive. On 3rd-and-12, senior quarterback Evan Myers scrambled for 55 yards. His younger brother, Lucas, plunged into the end zone from two yards out to get Twin Valley within 14-9 with one minute to go in the half. The extra point was no good. The (7-1) Spartans got a 34-yard field goal from Keegan Maher to begin the second half. Maher had hit the crossbar on a 48-yard attempt on Wyomissing’s opening possession. Hardy reeled in a beautiful 45-yard pass from White down the right sideline late in the third quarter. That completion set up a 1-yard touchdown run by junior fullback Tyler Niedrowski and gave the Spartans a 24-9 advantage. “We’re known as a run team, but we can pass the ball too. Coach Wolfrum dialed it up perfectly,” said Hardy. Wolfrum earned his 369th win over 38 years at the helm. Twin Valley didn’t go away. Myers found Ben Grundy open over the middle for an 18-yard TD. He then tossed a shovel pass to Lucas Myers for the 2-point conversion and the Raiders trailed 24-17 with 11:43 to play. Hardy replied quickly with a 56-yard touchdown on a jet sweep down the right sideline. Twin Valley came right back with a haymaker of its own. On 4th-and-15, Matt Knight got behind the secondary for an easy 22-yard touchdown catch. That score pulled the Raiders within 31-24 with 6:54 left. Myers went 12-of-19 for 133 yards. The four-year starter also ran a dozen times for 120 yards. Grundy had four receptions for 68 yards. Twin Valley’s defense, however, couldn’t get a stop in the second half. Maher’s 31-yard field goal gave Wyomissing a 34-24 cushion with 3:17 on the clock. A long touchdown pass by Myers was negated due to a holding penalty. He then got hit from behind by junior linebacker Andrew Bresnahan and fumbled with 2:23 to go. The Spartans recovered at the Raiders’ 29-yard line. Wyomissing extended its winning streak versus Twin Valley to eight. The Spartans held Evan Johnson to 52 yards on 21 carries. Johnson has more than 3,000 rushing yards. He also holds the school record for career touchdowns. Wyomissing has won six in a row since a Week 2 loss at the Haverford School by 17 points. “We never want to feel that feeling again,” emphasized Hardy.

Justice Hardy-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Sat, 24 Aug 2024 22:56:27 +0000

Justice Hardy burst onto the scene at Wyomissing with twelve combined touchdowns and four interceptions as a freshman. The highlights kept coming in his first game as a sophomore. Hardy reached the end zone four times in a 35-21 victory over Southern Columbia at Bob Wolfrum Field. The Tigers went (15-1) a season ago and claimed their seventh straight PIAA championship. Head coach Jim Roth entered Saturday with 499 career wins. He’ll have to wait for #500 after some very uncharacteristic sloppy play in the opening half. Junior quarterback Anthony Martino fumbled the snap on the first play from scrimmage. Hardy raced eleven yards around the right edge for a quick 7-0 advantage. On the ensuing drive, Southern Columbia punter Preston Shadle dropped the snap and was buried at the 38-yard line. Hardy took a sweep to the right for another 11-yard score with 4:22 remaining in the period. Early in the second quarter, a snap went over Shadle’s head and he recovered all the way back at the 1-yard line. Tyler Niedrowski rumbled in for a touchdown with 9:23 to go before halftime. The Spartans added another score late in the second quarter. Danny Fleischood’s 45-yard run set up a 3-yard TD for Hardy. It was 28-0 with 27 seconds left in the half. The lead grew to 35-7 when Hardy broke off an electrifying 46-yard touchdown run down the right sideline with 3:26 to play in the third quarter. He gave credit to the offensive line. The front five includes 285-pound senior guard Max Tipton and 250-pound senior tackles Keaton Piacine and Caleb Beane. “They do not disappoint. A high bar has been set and they are right there. They’re huge, they move quick, they’re great. I love running behind all of them,” said Hardy. Francisco Fabian, Darion Quintana, and Ayden Jimenez (6’2, 255) round out the offensive line. A 14-yard TD run by Brayden Andrews pulled the Tigers within 35-14 with 2:13 left in the third period. Sophomore quarterback Ayden Hockenbroch found Travis Wegrzynowicz down the left sideline for a 34-yard score with 2:38 remaining. Wyomissing lost a fumble on the next play from scrimmage and Southern Columbia took over at the 25-yard line. A sack on fourth down by 215-pound linebacker Chase Eisenhower ended the Tigers’ hopes. Hardy finished with 121 yards on twelve carries. He’s joined in the backfield by Eisenhower, Fleischood, Niedrowski, and Marcus Armistead. They’re all juniors. “We’re super young, but when we reach our full potential it’s gonna be great,” stated Hardy. Halfback Derek Macrina is the only skill position player who’s a senior. Sophomore quarterback Teddy White was 2-of-3 for just twelve yards. Southern Columbia lost its entire offensive backfield and eight starters on defense from last year’s state championship squad. The Tigers outscored the Spartans 21-7 in the second half. Hockenbroch tossed a pair of TD passes. The early miscues and Hardy’s performance were too much to overcome. “My coaches all help me stay very humble. I always have something to improve,” noted Hardy.