Six of my top eight teams won last week. The only change in my new poll is Schuylkill Valley and Muhlenberg flipping spots. We have another Thursday game this week. Berks Catholic hosts Kutztown in a Section 5 matchup. Kickoff for that one is set for 6pm. The Saints and …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
We’re already halfway through the high school football regular season. The top seven teams in my poll all won last week so there’s only one change in the new rankings. Berks Catholic is replaced by Fleetwood at the #8 spot. The (1-4) Saints fell at home to Schuylkill Valley 18-16, …
Read More »Monty Greer-Wilson
Wilson and Muhlenberg hadn’t met on the football field in 18 years. The (2-1) Bulldogs got off to a fast start in Laureldale and left with a 42-6 victory. Wilson’s defensive line was dominant and helped to give the offense tremendous field position. The Bulldogs scored touchdowns on their first …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
There’s a new team at the top of my poll this week. Twin Valley moved up one spot after holding off Susquehanna Township 17-13 in Elverson. The Raiders travel to Bob Wolfrum Field on Saturday afternoon. Twin Valley beat Wyomissing 28-6 last year for its first victory over the Spartans …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
Five of the top eight teams in my poll lost in Week 1. It’s important not to overreact to one game. It’s also important to recognize that not all wins are the same. Likewise, not all losses are the same. For example, Wyomissing, Berks Catholic, and Gov. Mifflin faced very …
Read More »Rob Flowers-Muhlenberg
Muhlenberg’s football team made tremendous progress last fall. The Muhls doubled their win total from the previous season and reached the District 3 playoffs for the first time since 2013. They snapped a 21-game losing streak to Gov. Mifflin with a 35-17 victory in Laureldale. Muhlenberg finished third in Section …
Read More »New Additions for Muhlenberg Basketball Team
Muhlenberg is taking part in the annual A’Town Throwdown at Cedar Beach Park. The tournament began on Thursday and continues through Sunday in Allentown. It’s one of the marquee summer events for high school basketball fans in eastern Pennsylvania. The Muhls have some new faces who could make an impact …
Read More »Berks County Baseball Recap
The 2025-26 high school sports year came to an end on Saturday at Penn State University. It’s time to take a look back at what happened on the baseball diamond in Berks County. Muhlenberg was the last team standing from the BCIAA. The (18-9) Muhls caught fire after a (7-7) …
Read More »Wildcats End Muhls’ Run in PIAA Quarterfinals
All good things must come to an end. Muhlenberg’s remarkable run from (7-7) to a District 3 championship was derailed by Owen J. Roberts at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Wildcats used a four-run fifth inning to knock off the Muhls 7-2 in the PIAA-6A quarterfinals. “They put the program back on …
Read More »Carter Burr-Muhlenberg
“Wow.” That’s the word longtime Muhlenberg coach Brian Kopetsky used to describe Carter Burr’s throw to home plate in the seventh inning. “He’s a kid that goes out there and makes plays. In practice, he’s always making accurate throws. Carter made a perfect throw to the plate. Kudos to him; …
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