Seven teams from Berks County qualified for the District 3 playoffs last year. Wilson, Exeter, and Wyomissing reached the District 3 semifinals in their respective classifications. Berks Catholic advanced to the District 3-3A championship game. Twin Valley made history by winning its first District 3 title and getting all the way to the PIAA-4A Final.

There will be plenty of big games involving Berks County teams once again this fall. Here are a few dates that you may want to circle on the calendar.

Week 1-Friday, August 28th

Wilson at Gov. Mifflin. The Bulldogs and Mustangs square off for the 69th time. Wilson has a (41-27) edge in this intense rivalry.

Wyomissing at Southern Columbia. The Tigers went (15-1) a season ago. Their lone loss was at home to the Spartans 49-27. Southern Columbia went on to claim its 15th state crown by defeating Farrell 43-22 in the PIAA-2A championship.

Week 2

There are a-half dozen games featuring Berks County squads on Thursday, September 3rd. Wyomissing travels to Philadelphia to play Frankford at 3:30pm. Berks Catholic is home against Executive Education Academy at 6pm. Muhlenberg takes on rival Reading at Albright’s Shirk Stadium. Conrad Weiser battles Milton Hershey in Robesonia. Fleetwood visits Upper Perkiomen, Daniel Boone entertains Pottstown, and Kutztown hosts York County Tech.

As for Friday, September 4th, Twin Valley and Susquehanna Township will be in Elverson for a rematch of the District 3-4A final. Wilson hits the road versus C.B. West.

Week 3-Friday, September 11th

Wilson at Muhlenberg. The Bulldogs and Muhls go head-to-head for the first time since 2008.

Exeter at York High.

On Saturday, September 12th, Twin Valley takes on Wyomissing at Bob Wolfrum Field. The Raiders knocked off the Spartans 28-6 last year. It was Twin Valley’s first victory over Wyomissing since 2009.

Week 4-Friday, September 18th

Manheim Township at Wilson. The Blue Streaks left West Lawn with a 20-14 win a season ago to capture the Section 1 title in the Lancaster-Lebanon League.

Week 5-Friday, September 25th

Gov. Mifflin at Exeter. The Eagles are riding a five-game winning streak in this series.

Week 6

Berks Catholic plays the second of its three Thursday night games on October 1st. The Saints head to Annville-Cleona. These were the top two squads in Section 5 of the L-L League in 2025.

Reading at McCaskey on Friday, October 2nd. These programs have met on the gridiron more than one hundred times.

Boyertown at Pope John Paul II. Former Wilson running back Jami Sands led the Bears to the District 1 playoffs for just the third time last year.

Week 7-Friday, October 9th

Twin Valley at Solanco. These teams were (13-0) combined in league play last fall.

Lancaster Catholic at Schuylkill Valley. Bruce Harbach faces the school that he guided to state championships in 2009 and 2011. Harbach was (139-55) over 16 seasons at Lancaster Catholic.

Conestoga Valley at Muhlenberg. The Buckskins earned the Section 2 title in the L-L League a season ago with a perfect regular season.

Wilson at Hempfield.

Week 8-Friday, October 16th

Hamburg at Schuylkill Valley. This will be the 52nd edition of the Frost Bowl. The Panthers hold a slim (26-24-1) advantage in this rivalry along Route 61.

Muhlenberg at Exeter. The Eagles have won twelve consecutive games in this series.

Warwick at Twin Valley.

Week 9-Friday, October 23rd

Twin Valley at Exeter. Enough said.

Wilson at Central York. The Panthers eliminated the Bulldogs 42-7 in the District 3-6A semifinals last year.

Week 10-Friday, October 30th

Exeter at Conestoga Valley. These Section 2 foes have had some epic battles in recent years.

Berks Catholic at Lancaster Catholic.

On Saturday, October 31st, Wyomissing hosts Lampeter-Strasburg. Will this decide the Section 4 title in the L-L League? Keep in mind, Twin Valley is moving up to Section 3 this season.

Section 1:

Wilson and Manheim Township will not meet at the end of the season. The Bulldogs and Blue Streaks will square off at John Gurski Stadium in Week 4. Wilson battles Central York in West Lawn in Week 9. They’re two of the top programs in District 3-6A.

Section 2:

Exeter faces Gov. Mifflin in Week 5. The Eagles travel to Conestoga Valley in the regular season finale. That’s fitting as these schools have quickly developed a strong rivalry. Muhlenberg visits Exeter in Week 8. The Muhls take on Gov. Mifflin the following week in Laureldale.

Section 3:

As Berks Sport Report first revealed a few days ago, Twin Valley is moving up from Section 4. The Raiders head to Manheim Central in Week 4. That one should be feisty. Twin Valley is at Exeter in Week 9. There will certainly be some buzz surrounding that contest. The Raiders wrap up the regular season against Cocalico in Elverson.

Section 4:

Conrad Weiser is dropping down from Section 3 in 2026. The Scouts will entertain Wyomissing in Week 8 in Robesonia. The Spartans end their regular season versus Lampeter-Strasburg at Bob Wolfrum Field.

Section 5:

The Frost Bowl is set for Week 8 next year when Hamburg makes the short trip south on Route 61 to Schuylkill Valley. The Panthers will visit Annville-Cleona in their regular season finale. Berks Catholic hosts Schuylkill Valley in Week 5. The Saints’ new Week 10 opponent is Lancaster Catholic. Berks Catholic will be on the road for that one.

As we first reported, teams in Section 1 of the L-L League will have one crossover game against teams in Section 1 of the YAIAA. Here’s how those matchups look for 2026.

Crossover Games:

Central York at Wilson-Week 9

Manheim Township at York High-Week 6

Hempfield at Spring Grove-Week 5

Dallastown at Cedar Crest-Week 8

Penn Manor at New Oxford-Week 10

Reading at South Western-Week 7

Red Lion at McCaskey-Week 4

12pm-Reading (girls) vs. William Allen

1:30pm-Lower Merion vs. William Allen

3pm-McCaskey vs. Hazleton

4:30pm-Dieruff vs. CD East

6pm-Muhlenberg vs. Susquehanna Township

7:30pm-Reading vs. Archbishop Wood

Class 6A Quarterfinal-#5 Wilson at #4 York High

Class 5A First Round-#10 South Western at #7 Exeter, #12 Daniel Boone at #5 Waynesboro, and #13 Twin Valley at #4 Spring Grove. #1 Gov. Mifflin has a bye into the quarterfinals.

Class 4A First Round-#10 Big Spring at #7 Conrad Weiser. #4 Berks Catholic has a bye into the quarterfinals. The Saints will host #5 Cocalico on November 12th.

Class 3A Quarterfinals-#6 Bermudian Springs at #3 Hamburg. #8 Northern Lebanon at #1 Wyomissing on Saturday, November 6th at 1pm.