Wyomissing came back from a 20-point deficit to beat Trinity 35-34. Logan Hyde tossed a 2-yard TD pass to Justice Hardy with 14 seconds left. Berks Catholic fell to Pope John Paul II 35-0. The game was called with 4:11 left in the second quarter due to lightning. The Golden …
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Here are my Berks County high school football rankings. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! I mentioned last week that it’s not wise to rush to judgment after one game. Several local squads bounced back in Week 2. In fact, …
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Wilson fell to Central Dauphin 36-35 in overtime at John Gurski Stadium. The Rams lead the all-time series with the Bulldogs 8-6. Gov. Mifflin knocked off Carlisle 28-21 in Shillington. Exeter won at Boyertown 36-14. The Eagles scored 36 straight points. Wyomissing rolled at Pottsville 41-7. The Spartans are #2 …
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Roman Catholic beat Wilson 49-14. The Bulldogs were within 20-14 in the third quarter. Roman is ranked #10 in Class 5A. Exeter rolled over Daniel Boone 42-7. The Eagles have won 11 straight in the battle for the Pig Iron Trophy. Gov. Mifflin lost at Spring-Ford 49-19. Wyomissing blew out …
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The wait is finally over! The high school football season kicks off this week. We’re fortunate to have several quality programs in Berks County. James Franklin has certainly noticed the talent in our area. The Penn State roster has some local flavor and Caleb Brewer of Wyomissing will add to …
Read More »Berks Baseball Showcase
13 teams will participate in the Berks County High School Baseball Showcase at Owls Field in West Lawn this week. Seven games will take place between Wednesday and Saturday at Ted Palka Park. Admission is $5 for adults and $3 for students which allows you to see all of the …
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Here are my high school baseball rankings for the Berks League. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! It’s also important to keep in mind that pitching is the name of the game. A great starter can neutralize a more talented …
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Here are my final Berks County high school football rankings. I was fortunate enough to cover 22 games involving local schools this season. Thanks to the coaches and athletic directors for their assistance. It’s greatly appreciated. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come …
Read More »BCIAA Football All-Stars
The BCIAA announced its All-Star team for the 2022 football season. It was another exciting year of action across Berks County. Wyomissing reached the state semifinals in Class 3A and Exeter advanced to the District 3-5A championship game. Congratulations to these student-athletes. The competition for these awards was very tough. …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Girls Basketball
Here are my preseason rankings for the Berks County Girls Basketball League. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! The records that you see below are from last season. Exeter and Muhlenberg switched places for the 2022-23 campaign. The Eagles are …
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