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Several Exeter football players decided to dye their hair blonde after an impressive 48-14 victory over Conestoga Valley in the District 3-5A semifinals. The (12-1) Eagles handed the Buckskins their first loss of the season. “We’re having a bunch of fun, guys are all loose…We’re really excited,” said linebacker Casey …

Only three weeks remain in the high school football season in Pennsylvania, and only three Berks County teams are still alive. The top three squads in my rankings all won last week so there aren’t any changes in my poll. Wilson, Exeter, and Wyomissing marched on in their respective classifications. …

Central York entered Friday’s District 3-6A semifinal averaging 38 points. Junior quarterback Brooklyn Nace had thrown for 2,147 yards and 27 TD in eleven games. However, the third-seeded Panthers managed just 3 points and 71 yards in the second half of a 28-20 loss at Wilson. “I’m so proud of …

Central York was one of several top-notch football programs that made the trip to West Lawn in June for Wilson’s 7-on-7 camp. Five months later, the Panthers are coming back to John Gurski Stadium. This time, however, there’s a lot more at stake and the linemen get to join the …

The Final Four. Berks County teams went (4-3) in the District 3 playoffs last week. Wilson, Exeter, Wyomissing, and Twin Valley are still standing. There are no changes in my rankings this time around. The Bulldogs are riding an 8-game winning streak. They’ve allowed 20 points or less in every …

Wyomissing is well known for its Wing-T offense. The Spartans like to keep the ball on the ground and that old school approach is just fine with offensive tackle Keaton Piacine. Wyomissing piled up 362 yards on 53 carries in a 31-0 victory over East Pennsboro at Bob Wolfrum Field. …

Chad Henne threw for 7,071 yards at Wilson and went on to be a four-year starter at Michigan. He spent 15 seasons in the NFL and won two Super Bowls with the Chiefs before retiring. It says a lot that Conrad Weiser head coach Alan Moyer would compare Bishop McDevitt …

Wilson defeated Cedar Crest 28-3 in the District 3-6A quarterfinals at John Gurski Stadium. The (10-1) Bulldogs have won eight games in a row. They haven’t lost to the Falcons since 2001. Wilson will host Central York next Friday. Exeter handed top-seeded New Oxford its first loss in the District …

Berks Catholic’s streak of eleven consecutive winning seasons ended in 2022. The Saints finished (5-6) that year and had the same record last fall. They were hoping to get back on track this season, but things weren’t looking good in late September. First, there was a gut-wrenching 30-28 loss at …

Gov. Mifflin fell at Cumberland Valley 44-12 in the first round of the District 3-6A playoffs. The Mustangs finish the year at (5-6). It’s their third consecutive losing season. The (6-5) Eagles travel to top-seeded Manheim Township next week. Exeter blew out South Western 56-3 in the opening round of …