To avoid a (1-3) record in league play, Wilson had to beat one of the top pitchers in Berks County. The Bulldogs racked up a season-high 14 hits in a 6-5 victory over rival Gov. Mifflin that lasted nine innings. “As a little kid, I grew up wanting to beat …
Read More »Andrew Galantuomo-Gov. Mifflin
It wasn’t the prettiest shot of Andrew Galantuomo’s career, but it will go down in the history books. One minute and forty seconds into Saturday’s matchup with Lebanon, Galantuomo banked in a three-pointer from the right corner. It was the first made field goal by a member of Gov. Mifflin’s …
Read More »Jeff Lang-Gov. Mifflin
Stepping down as the head football coach at Gov. Mifflin was a difficult decision for Jeff Lang, but one that he had to make. “I’ve been doing this since I’m ten years old. All I’ve ever known for the last 44 years is football,” he said. Lang is putting his …
Read More »Cam Zullinger-Wilson
At 6’ and 185 pounds, Cam Zullinger certainly isn’t the biggest defensive end. The junior knows how to overcome his lack of size. “Stay low and be quick,” he replied. Zullinger was in on ten tackles, including two tackles for loss, as Wilson knocked off Gov. Mifflin 21-14 for the …
Read More »Wilson-Gov. Mifflin Rivalry
West Lawn and Shillington are separated by just 3.2 miles. The Wilson vs. Gov. Mifflin rivalry is one of the best that Berks County has to offer. The Bulldogs and Mustangs will square off on the football field for the 66th time this Friday night at John Gurski Stadium. Both …
Read More »Jayden Zandier-Exeter
Jayden Zandier isn’t bashful when it comes to talking about his speed. “I know I’m the fastest player on the field…They couldn’t catch me,” he stated. The 6’2, 170-pound junior had two touchdowns on the ground and another through the air as Exeter beat Gov. Mifflin 31-10 at Don Thomas …
Read More »Grady Garner-Gov. Mifflin
Grady Garner knows all about Gov. Mifflin’s physical brand of football. The 190-pound junior fullback grew up watching his brothers, Lucas and Tucker, play for the Mustangs. “I’ve always looked up to them my whole life. I wear #40 because of my brother Lucas,” replied Grady. Lucas rumbled for 1,200 …
Read More »Bryce Detwiler-UConn
A Gov. Mifflin standout baseball player is going to UConn. As Yogi Berra once said, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” Bryce Detwiler is following in the footsteps of his former teammate Tyler Minick and heading to Storrs, Connecticut. Detwiler announced his commitment to the Huskies on Friday. The …
Read More »Kabine Toure-Gov. Mifflin
Gov. Mifflin resided in the Lancaster-Lebanon League from 1975-2003. The Mustangs’ return to the L-L League didn’t go well. They won just two of their six contests in Section 2 and finished (3-7) overall last year. A streak of 18 consecutive winning seasons came to an end in Shillington. Section …
Read More »Ethan Grim-Gov. Mifflin
The 2022 Berks County playoffs were a big disappointment for Ethan Grim and the Mustangs. They entered the tournament as the #1 seed, but got upset by #8 Oley Valley 6-1 in the quarterfinals. That left a sour taste in Grim’s mouth. The sophomore right-hander got redemption this year. Grim …
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