Pennsylvania – Berks Sports Report

All-State Football Players

Paul Roberts — Wed, 24 Dec 2025 18:51:25 +0000

The Pennsylvania Football Writers’ All-State teams were released this week. Fourteen players from Berks County were chosen, including four repeat selections. Mike Glover, Cam Small, Justice Hardy, and Logan Cammauf were named All-State for the second year in a row. Glover and Hardy, who will be playing together next season at Wilson, are both juniors. Eight of the fourteen All-State picks are from Twin Valley and Exeter. Congratulations to all of these outstanding players.

Class 6A:

Mike Glover-TE (Wilson)

Jaiden Carpenter-DB (Wilson)

Class 5A:

Leo Brown-RB (Exeter)

Joel Ummarino-OL (Exeter)

Jayden Ware-DB (Exeter)

Cam Small-RB (Muhlenberg)

Class 4A:

Drew Engle-RB (Twin Valley)

Greyson Miller-OL (Twin Valley)

Ben Grundy-Athlete (Twin Valley)

Lucas Myers-LB (Twin Valley)

Ryan Rementer-LB (Twin Valley)

Justice Hardy-DB (Wyomissing)

Class 3A:

Logan Cammauf-LB (Schuylkill Valley)

Faith Zudie-DL (Berks Catholic)

“Roberts Rankings”-Football

Paul Roberts — Mon, 10 Nov 2025 22:57:15 +0000

Berks County football teams made a statement last week by going (5-0) with four double digit wins. Twin Valley and Wyomissing outscored their opponents 78-21 in the District 3-4A quarterfinals. Berks Catholic crushed Bermudian Springs 37-6 in the District 3-3A semifinals. However, the competition is about to get a lot tougher. You don’t see any cupcakes when Week 13 rolls around in Pennsylvania high school football. I’ll tell you about some of the top players to watch this Friday night.

#3 seed Twin Valley travels to #2 seed West York. The Raiders have reached the District 3 semifinals for the fourth consecutive year. The (10-1) Bulldogs are making their 18th appearance in the District 3 tournament. They’ve won three championships with the most recent title coming in 2008. Jensen Ferber has thrown for 2,408 yards and 29 touchdowns this season. The 6’1, 176-pound sophomore is completing 62% of his passes. West York’s only loss came in Week 8 against undefeated New Oxford.

#4 seed Wilson visits #1 seed Central York in the District 3-6A semifinals. The Bulldogs knocked off the Panthers 28-20 in this round last year. Old Dominion commit Brooklyn Nace is putting up eye-popping numbers. The 6’3, 195-pound senior has passed for 2,513 yards while completing 78% of his attempts. Nace has tossed 34 touchdowns and just one interception! His top target is Kent State commit Brendyn Smith. The senior receiver has 70 receptions for 1,116 yards and 21 TD. Legend Johnson provides Central York with balance on offense. The 6’1, 195-pound junior has 1,094 rushing yards and 19 TD. Johnson is averaging 8.5 yards per carry. The (10-1) Panthers are in the District 3 tournament for the 19th time. Their lone championship was in 2020.

#4 seed Wyomissing makes the trip to top-seeded Susquehanna Township in the District 3-4A semifinals on Friday. The (11-0) Indians are led by Torin “TD” Evans. The Marist commit has 32 touchdowns through the air and a dozen more on the ground. The 6’, 175-pound senior has 2,429 passing yards and 773 rushing yards. Evans has completed 69% of his attempts with only 3 INT. Jarrett Kern, a 6’2 senior, has reeled in 39 catches for 652 yards and eight scores. Susquehanna Township qualified for the District 3 bracket for the 19th time. The Indians are searching for their first title. The Spartans have claimed the crown on twelve occasions.

#7 seed Exeter is on the road versus #3 seed Bishop McDevitt in the District 3-5A semifinals. These squads squared off in the final a season ago with the Crusaders prevailing 48-14. Bishop McDevitt earned its 18th District 3 championship and 4th in a row. The (9-2) Crusaders have won nine straight games since falling to Harrisburg 29-21. Bishop McDevitt has a loaded backfield that includes Eastern Michigan commit Nazir Jones-Davis, sophomore Jerome Larue, and Maurice Barnes. Larue has already received offers from Tennessee, Baylor, Indiana, Virginia Tech, Pittsburgh, and Syracuse. Barnes is a force on defense with more than 250 career tackles. The 6’2, 215-pound linebacker has several offers including Penn State, Pittsburgh, Michigan, and Notre Dame. Tyler Reinhart controls the secondary with a team-high five interceptions. He’s committed to Monmouth. Liam Fuller, a 6’6 senior tight end, is headed to UConn. Sebastian Williams has taken over at quarterback for Stone Saunders. The 6’1, 190-pound junior has completed 70% of his attempts for 1,502 yards and 14 TD. The Crusaders are a staggering (70-9) all-time in the District 3 playoffs. The Eagles, who won it all in 2021, are (15-14).

#1 seed Berks Catholic battles #3 seed Trinity in the District 3-3A championship at ELCO. The Saints’ winning streak stands at eight. The (9-3) Shamrocks have caught fire after dropping their first two contests. Their leading rusher and tackler is 230-pound sophomore Brandon Harris. Senior quarterback Mason Boyer has two big targets in wide receiver Maddox Jarzynski (6’2, 210) and tight end Marcus Yeager (6’4, 225). Jarzynski erupted for 3 TD receptions and a pick-6 in the first half last week against Annville-Cleona. He has 1,000 receiving yards this fall. Yeager, a Richmond commit, leads Trinity in sacks and tackles for loss. The Shamrocks are going for their fourth title, while the Saints are looking for their fifth. Berks Catholic has an overall mark of (21-6) in the District 3 tournament.

Without further ado, here are my Berks County high school football rankings. There aren’t any changes in the poll this week. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

“The Great 8”

1.Twin Valley (11-0)

2.Wilson (9-2)

3.Wyomissing (10-1)

4.Exeter (10-2)

5.Muhlenberg (8-3)

6.Berks Catholic (9-2)

7.Boyertown (6-5)

8.Gov. Mifflin (4-7)

All-State Softball

Paul Roberts — Tue, 08 Jul 2025 16:55:22 +0000

The 2025 All-State softball team was announced today and eight players from Berks County were selected. Wilson, Boyertown, and Kutztown each had two representatives on the team. Alex Trevena from Conrad Weiser received special recognition. The Kent State commit was voted the Class 5A Player of the Year. Congratulations to all of the players who were chosen from Berks County.

Class 6A:

Tatum Werley-Wilson-SS (1st team)

Shannon Bratton-Wilson-P (2nd team)

Rielynn Carey-Boyertown-2B (2nd team)

Kyra Neiswender-Boyertown-Utility (2nd team)

Class 5A:

Alex Trevena-Conrad Weiser-SS (1st team)

Class 3A:

Felicia Oldt-Kutztown-C (1st team)

Sadie Berger-Kutztown-OF (1st team)

Kyla Lytle-Wyomissing-OF (2nd team)

All-State Baseball Team

Paul Roberts — Thu, 19 Jun 2025 16:12:24 +0000

The Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association released its All-State team today. Berks County was well represented with 14 selections, including five from Gov. Mifflin. The Mustangs went (26-2) this year. They won BCIAA and District 3 championships. Hamburg, Berks Catholic, and High Point Baptist each had two players chosen for the All-State team. The PSBCA recognized first and second team picks in each classification. Congratulations to these players from Berks County.

Class 6A:

Bryce Detwiler-Gov. Mifflin-Infielder (1st Team)

Travis Jenkins-Gov. Mifflin-Catcher (1st Team)

Ethan Grim-Gov. Mifflin-Utility (1st Team)

Matt Koehler-Gov. Mifflin-Infielder (2nd Team)

Branson Adams-Gov. Mifflin-Outfielder (2nd Team)

Janser Paredes-Reading-Utility (2nd Team)

Class 5A:

Jake Hafer-Exeter-Utility (2nd Team)

Class 4A:

Tyler Shuey-Hamburg-Infielder (1st Team)

Scottie Dunleavy-Hamburg-Utility (2nd Team)

Class 3A:

Trey Stricker-Berks Catholic-Pitcher (1st Team)

Owen Schalk-Berks Catholic-Outfielder (1st Team)

Ryan Graham-Wyomissing-Infielder (2nd Team)

Class A:

Landon Richard-High Point Baptist-Infielder (1st Team)

Bradon Howe-High Point Baptist-Outfielder (2nd Team)

PA High School Baseball All-Star Game

Paul Roberts — Sun, 08 Jun 2025 14:49:48 +0000

The inaugural PA High School Baseball All-Star Game is coming up on June 22nd. The nine inning game will be held at Medlar Field in State College. It’s sponsored by the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association. Senior players were nominated by their high school coaches who are members of the PSBCA. A committee of coaches then selected the East and West teams. Three players from Berks County were chosen for the East All-Star roster. In addition, the PSBCA announced that it will be releasing its All-State team in about a week. Congratulations to these East All-Star players from the BCIAA.

Gavin Miller-Exeter

Trey Stricker-Berks Catholic

Travis Jenkins-Gov. Mifflin

All-State Boys Basketball Team

Paul Roberts — Sun, 04 May 2025 18:19:24 +0000

The Pennsylvania Sports Writers announced the All-State boys basketball team on Sunday. Congratulations to Kingston McKoy of Berks Catholic for making the first team in Class 4A. The 6’2 junior was the only player selected from Berks County. He was a third team pick last year. McKoy averaged 21.5 points and knocked down a team-high 63 three-pointers this season. He led the Saints to their sixth District 3 Championship. McKoy poured in a game-high 29 points and hit three triples as Berks Catholic blew out second-seeded Eastern York 67-44 at the Giant Center. The versatile guard, who is also elite on the defensive end of the floor, surpassed 1,000 career points in the state quarterfinals against Sharon. Berks Catholic reached the PIAA-4A Final for the first time. McKoy finished with a team-high 16 points in a 55-39 loss to Devon Prep. The Saints ended the year with a record of (25-6).

Here are the first team All-State selections, as well as Coach of the Year picks, in all six classifications.

Class 6A:

Chris Roantree-Father Judge-Coach of the Year

Kevair Kennedy-Father Judge-Player of the Year

Shareef Jackson-Roman Catholic

Jordan Ellerbee-St. Joseph’s Prep

Derrick Morton-Rivera-Father Judge

R.J. Smith-Imhotep Charter

Jaron McKie-St. Joseph’s Prep

Class 5A:

Paul Blackburn-Hershey-Coach of the Year

Stephon Ashley-Wright-Neumann-Goretti-Player of the Year

Cameron Sweeney-Hershey

Jayden Davis-Chartiers Valley

Ama Sow-Montour

Donte Tisinger-Greater Johnstown

Matt Gardler-Marple Newtown

Class 4A:

Jason Fisher-Devon Prep-Coach of the Year

Zane Conlon-Devon Prep-Player of the Year

Rowan Carmichael-Avonworth

Luca Foster-Archbishop Carroll

Kingston McKoy-Berks Catholic

Zion Moore-Belle Vernon

Reese Craft-Devon Prep

Class 3A:

Miguel Bocachica-West Catholic and Tony DiCenzo-South Allegheny-Coaches of the Year

Josh Pratt-Aliquippa-Player of the Year

Owen Schlager-Trinity

Drew Cook-South Allegheny

Jayvon Byrd-West Catholic

Nico Antoniacci-Riverside

Michael Hughes-Holy Cross

Class 2A:

Mike Schatzmann-Linville Hill Christian-Coach of the Year

Stephen Smucker-Linville Hill Christian-Player of the Year

Lucas Stanley-Union

Khamal Orange-Delaware County Christian

Josh Miner-Northwest

Owen Koleno-West Branch

Giovanni Sejuste-Linville Hill Christian

Class A:

Jordan Marks-Neighborhood Academy-Coach of the Year

Courtney Wallace-Neighborhood Academy-Player of the Year

Trey Keating-Nativity

Avery Collins-Erie First Christian

Jeremy Dietz-Conemaugh Valley

Nafis Dubose-Sankofa Freedom Academy

Landon Francis-Otto-Eldred

PSFCA Football All-Star Games

Paul Roberts — Fri, 21 Feb 2025 17:39:54 +0000

The Pennsylvania Scholastic Football Coaches Association East/West All-Star Games will be held on Sunday, May 18th at Cumberland Valley’s Chapman Field. The Big School game kicks off at 5pm. It features players from high schools in Class 4A-6A. Here are the selections from Berks County.

QB-Donovan Gingrich-Conrad Weiser

OL-Aris Drake-Twin Valley

OL-Keyshawn Efese-Reading

K-Alex Malone-Conrad Weiser

The PSFCA East/West Small School All-Star Game will begin at noon on May 18th. Tight end Luke Spotts from Schuylkill Valley was the only Berks County player chosen for that game.

No players from Berks County were picked for the Big 33 Football Classic this year.

District 3 Boys Basketball Rankings

Paul Roberts — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 19:29:33 +0000

It’s time for another edition of my District 3 boys basketball rankings! I give you the top 5 teams in all six classifications. You will see new #1 squads in both Class 5A and Class 3A this week. Lampeter-Strasburg also made a big jump into my poll in 5A. The District 3 tournament is right around the corner. The deadline for games to count is February 12. Once again, these are not the official District 3 power rankings. This is my poll as of February 10. Remember that no matter where your favorite school is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

Class 6A

1.Central York

2.Cumberland Valley

3.Mechanicsburg

4.Central Dauphin

5.Chambersburg

Class 5A

1.Manheim Central

2.West York

3.Lampeter-Strasburg

4.Hershey

5.Octorara

Class 4A

1.Berks Catholic

2.Eastern York

3.Big Spring

4.Susquehanna Twp.

5.Schuylkill Valley

Class 3A

1.Lancaster Mennonite

2.Trinity

3.Halifax

4.Antietam

5.Pequea Valley

Class 2A

1.Delone Catholic

2.Linville Hill Christian

3.York Catholic

4.Greenwood

5.Steel-High

Class A

1.York Country Day

2.Lancaster Country Day

3.High Point Baptist

4.Ephrata Mennonite

5.LaAcademia Partnership Charter

All-State Football Team

Paul Roberts — Sat, 28 Dec 2024 19:46:45 +0000

We’re past Christmas Day, but the high school football awards season is still going strong. The Pennsylvania Football Writers’ All-State teams were announced on Friday and Saturday. Eleven players from Berks County were chosen, including three from Schuylkill Valley. Congratulations to all of these selections.

Class 6A

Michael Glover-TE-Wilson

Madyx Gruber-Athlete-Wilson

Class 5A

Jayden Zandier-RB-Exeter

Logan Wegman-OL-Exeter

Cam Small-RB-Muhlenberg

Class 4A

Evan Myers-QB-Twin Valley

Carter Faubel-DL-Twin Valley

Justice Hardy-Athlete-Wyomissing

Class 3A

Logan Nawrocki-QB-Schuylkill Valley

Luke Spotts-TE-Schuylkill Valley

Logan Cammauf-LB-Schuylkill Valley