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, …
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Wilson-42, Reading-0 The (4-1) Bulldogs scored all 42 of their points in the first half. Jackson Becker returned a punt 28 yards for a touchdown less than three minutes into the game. Braydon Farrell took an interception back 29 yards for a score with 36 seconds left in the opening …
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Wilson and Twin Valley switched spots at the top of my rankings. The Bulldogs’ defense was outstanding and Louisville commit Justice Hardy returned from injury against Manheim Township. The Blue Streaks were ranked #9 in the state in Class 6A by PennLive. They were held to 145 total yards, 1.6 …
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The top three teams in my poll remain the same this week. Conrad Weiser and Wyomissing traded places. Fleetwood jumped into my rankings for the first time this year. Boyertown slipped one spot, while Gov. Mifflin fell out after its third straight loss. Twin Valley travels to Manheim Central on …
Read More »Liam Sheehan-Twin Valley
It’s easy to understand how Liam Sheehan got the nickname “Big Red.” He stands 6’5 and weighs 270 pounds with long red hair. The Twin Valley senior LT/DT also gets noticed for his play on the field. Sheehan is committed to Division I Sacred Heart. “His maturity is unbelievable. He’s …
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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 »Maverik Foster-Twin Valley
Twin Valley used a big second half to beat top-seeded Susquehanna Township 41-21 in the District 3-4A Championship last year. The Raiders and Indians squared off again on Friday night, but this was a much closer matchup. It came down to the final play. Sophomore quarterback Cael Feidt launched a …
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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 »Lucas Myers-Twin Valley
Brett and Lucas Myers love football. Brett is entering his fifth season as Twin Valley’s head coach with a mark of (40-11). Lucas, his son, is an All-State linebacker and four-year starter. “We come home [from practice], I’m asking him questions about film. He’s watching film on his own. It’s …
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No more 7v7 practices. No more scrimmages. Football games that count in the standings begin on Friday across Pennsylvania. It’s a glorious time of the year! It was a wild offseason. Several notable players transferred to new schools. The grass isn’t always greener on the other side, but we shall …
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