Exeter is tied with Twin Valley for first place in Division 2. They’re both (4-2) in league play. The Raiders will battle the Eagles on January 26th in Reiffton. Addison Harper is a name to remember. Exeter’s 5’9 sophomore guard is scoring 16.4 ppg. Hailey Kilgore can fill it up as well. The Twin Valley senior is averaging 18.4 ppg. and committed to Shippensburg. Reading is the defending BCIAA champion. The Red Knights are one of the deepest teams in the county and their pressure can create easy transition opportunities.

Don’t be fooled by Berks Catholic’s record. The Saints have faced a brutal schedule. They still have Lancaster Catholic and Delone Catholic on their non-league slate. Longtime coach Bob Birmingham is starting a trio of sophomores in Abby Cannon, Esperanza Zudie, and Janaiyah Ford. Keep an eye out for freshman guard Jaylianni Ortiz down the road. Schuylkill Valley is in full control of the Division 3 race. The Panthers are riding a four-game winning streak. The final spot in my poll came down to Conrad Weiser and Division 4 leader Oley Valley. The Scouts beat the Lynx 39-35 in overtime so they got the nod. Conrad Weiser doesn’t have a single senior on its roster so the Scouts are building for the future.

Without further ado, here are the “Roberts 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 Great 8”

1.Wilson (13-2)

2.Gov. Mifflin (9-4)

3.Exeter (9-5)

4.Reading (8-7)

5.Twin Valley (6-8)

6.Berks Catholic (5-9)

7.Schuylkill Valley (9-3)

8.Conrad Weiser (6-7)

Player of the Year-Drew Engle

Offensive Back of the Year-Drew Engle

Receiver of the Year-Ben Grundy

Offensive Lineman of the Year-Greyson Miller

Defensive Lineman of the Year-Greyson Miller

Linebacker of the Year-Lucas Myers

Defensive Back of the Year-Justice Hardy

Coach of the Year-Brett Myers

Offense:

QB-Alex Aletras, Maverik Foster

RB-Drew Engle, Justice Hardy, Mason Sherry

Athlete-Owen Schalk

WR-Ben Grundy, Alex Gehret, Ethan Horvath

TE-Diamante Strong

OL-Noah DiGiacomo, Greyson Miller, Eric Bennethum, Anthony Zatorski, Astian Reppert

Kick Returner-Ben Grundy

Kicker-Alex Reali

Long Snapper-Nathan Malone

Defense:

DL-Faith Zudie, Astian Reppert, Greyson Miller, Andrew Bresnahan

LB-Lucas Myers, Chase Eisenhower, Tyler Niedrowski, Keenan Munn

DB-Justice Hardy, Drew Engle, Mason Mace, Grant Moser

Punter-Keegan Maher, Alex Reali

Twin Valley got off to a fast start. Drew Engle ripped off a 39-yard run on the first play from scrimmage. Lucas Myers, Brett’s son, went untouched up the middle for a 20-yard touchdown just two minutes into the game. Southern Lehigh responded quickly with an 80-yard drive that took less than three minutes. Steckert followed up his 46-yard run with an 11-yard score to make it 7-7. The Raiders’ 21-yard field goal attempt on the ensuing possession was no good after a low snap bounced back to the holder. Freshman Declan Walsh converted the first field goal of the Spartans’ season for a 10-7 edge. The 24-yard kick came with 3:17 left in the second quarter. Sophomore Maverik Foster then hit Dominic Summers over the top of Southern Lehigh’s defense for a 64-yard touchdown pass. Once again, the Spartans had an answer. On fourth-and-1 with 25 seconds remaining in the second quarter, Steckert bounced outside and raced 27 yards down the left sideline for a score. The District 11 champs were in front 17-14 at halftime.

On the first series of the second half, Colton Sams found Otto Young down the left seam for a 40-yard touchdown pass. Sophomore Adam Fritts then picked off Foster, setting up Southern Lehigh at Twin Valley’s 31-yard line. A 6-yard run by Steckert put the Spartans on top 30-14 midway through the third quarter. Engle capped a 65-yard drive by the Raiders with a 4-yard touchdown run. Twin Valley opted not to try a 2-point conversion and trailed 30-21 with 2:44 to go in the third period.

One of the pivotal plays of the night came early in the fourth quarter with Southern Lehigh facing a fourth-and-6 at the Raiders’ 43-yard line. Sams had plenty of time to throw and connected with Luke Kawczenski over the middle for a 12-yard gain to move the chains. Sams, the son of head coach Phil Sams, fired a slant to Young moments later for a 30-yard touchdown pass. Although the 2-point conversion was stuffed, Southern Lehigh had extended its advantage to 36-21 with 10:21 to play. Twin Valley decided to punt on fourth-and-11 near midfield with eight minutes left. The Spartans marched down the field, but Ben Grundy turned them away with an interception in the end zone with 4:45 remaining. Fritts, however, came up with his second pick on the very next play. Steckert polished off a short 13-yard drive with a 2-yard touchdown run with 2:06 on the clock. On the ensuing series, sophomore safety Jack Pavis made his team-high fifth interception.

After going 4-of-4 for 90 yards in the first half, Foster was 0-for-6 in the second half with 3 INT. He had not thrown a pick in the Raiders’ first 14 games. Engle ran 22 times for 175 yards. The Army Lacrosse commit finished with 2,095 rushing yards this season and 4,211 in his career. Those totals are both school records. He also holds the program record with 61 career touchdowns. “Drew is special. The way he competed tonight is special. He’s a great kid and he’s a leader,” noted Myers. Twin Valley had 325 total yards including 235 on the ground. Lucas Myers, a 215-pound junior, provided 52 yards on 11 carries.

Sams went 13-of-18 for 145 yards. The 5’11, 169-pound junior already owns the all-time records for passing yards and touchdown passes at Southern Lehigh. Sams threw for 2,688 yards and 36 TD this year. He and Steckert were All-State selections a season ago in Class 4A. Young had three catches for 79 yards and two scores against the Raiders. Kawczenski chipped in with six receptions for 48 yards. The Spartans’ offensive line controlled the line of scrimmage. That group includes 6’4, 336-pound senior Carter Giberson who’s committed to Albany.

When the pain of this loss subsides, Twin Valley will look back at a lot of special memories. The Raiders established a school record with 14 wins. They knocked off Wyomissing and Lampeter-Strasburg in back-to-back weeks to claim the Section 4 title in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. They defeated top-seeded Susquehanna Township 41-21 for their first District 3 crown. Twin Valley held off five-time state champion Aliquippa 28-24 in the PIAA-4A semifinals. The Raiders averaged 48.7 ppg. during the historic 2025 campaign. “Twin Valley is a special place, special families. It’s a special school. If I was a young person looking for a place to raise my kids, I’d be moving to Twin Valley because it’s a great place,” said Myers.

Twin Valley is averaging 50.6 points, but the (14-0) Raiders struggled offensively in the semifinals against WPIAL powerhouse Aliquippa. The Quips only allowed 113 total yards. They didn’t give up a single first down in the second half. Twin Valley took advantage of outstanding field position in the first half. Ryan Rementer and Keenan Munn came up with key interceptions that led to 14 points in the second quarter. Rementer and Lucas Myers, the son of head coach Brett Myers, are the Raiders’ top two tacklers. Twin Valley is limiting opponents to 11 ppg. Myers, a 215-pound junior linebacker, has a team-high nine sacks. Junior defensive end Andrew Cabigas (6’3, 215) has added five sacks. Rementer and Drew Engle have three interceptions apiece.

Engle is much more well known for what he’s done on the offensive side of the ball. The 5’11, 185-pound senior holds school records for single-season (1,920) and career (4,036) rushing yards. His 60 touchdowns are the most in program history. The Army lacrosse commit is averaging 9.5 yards per carry this year. Myers has also been a force in a rushing attack that puts up 287 yards a night. He has 1,147 yards and 24 TD on the ground this season. Myers scored three times in the victory over Aliquippa a week ago. They run behind an offensive line that averages 279 pounds. The Raiders get just 96 yards per contest through the air. Sophomore Maverik Foster has been very efficient for the District 3 champs. He’s completing 71% of his passes with 16 touchdowns and no interceptions.

Southern Lehigh is more balanced offensively. The (14-1) Spartans average 231 rushing yards and 172 passing yards. Sean Steckert has been a workhorse again this year. The 5’9, 175-pound senior has put together back-to-back seasons with more than 2,000 yards on the ground. Steckert has piled up 2,911 yards and 41 TD in 2025. He’s been good for 8.3 yards per pop on a whopping 349 carries. Steckert ran the ball 46 times in the District 11-4A Final versus Bethlehem Catholic. He finished that 49-28 win with 277 yards and five touchdowns. Steckert turned 40 carries into 210 yards and three scores last week against Cardinal O’Hara. Southern Lehigh was in front 21-0 in the second quarter, but needed a late rally. Steckert’s 4-yard touchdown run with 31 seconds left was the difference. He’s a standout on the wrestling mat as well with 80 career wins. The Spartans’ offensive line includes Carter Giberson (6’4, 336), Lucas Sutyak (6’3, 292), and Dylan Gretz (6’2, 247). Giberson is committed to Albany.

Colton Sams, the son of head coach Phil Sams, is the quarterback for an offense that averages 39.9 ppg. The 5’11, 169-pound junior is already in the record books at Southern Lehigh. Sams is the school’s all-time leader in passing yards and touchdown passes. In 2025, he has thrown for 2,543 yards with 34 TD and 5 INT. Sams is completing 72% of his attempts. Darius Roman and Luke Kawczenski are his top targets. The two seniors have combined for 95 receptions, 1,379 yards, and 16 touchdowns. Roman (5’8, 185) came up big in the state semifinals. He reeled in seven passes for 112 yards and a score. Sams was 14-of-18 last week for 149 yards and a touchdown.

The Spartans are allowing 16.5 ppg. Senior linebackers Dariuz Lightner and Jacoby Jacobs have 95 tackles apiece. Gretz has wreaked havoc on the defensive line with 7.5 sacks and 12 tackles for loss. Sophomore safety Jack Pavis and Lightner each have four interceptions. Pavis is third on the squad with 61 tackles.

Southern Lehigh’s lone loss came at the hands of Northwestern Lehigh on October 24th. The undefeated Tigers prevailed 36-28. Northwestern Lehigh is going for its second straight PIAA-3A title on Saturday afternoon. Twin Valley’s closest game was last week’s thriller with Aliquippa. The Raiders trailed Susquehanna Township at halftime before pulling away 41-21 for their first District championship. Twin Valley knocked off Wyomissing 28-6 at Bob Wolfrum Field in Week 8. It was the Raiders’ first win over the Spartans since 2009.

48 minutes. That’s what Twin Valley and Southern Lehigh have left. 48 minutes to decide who leaves Chapman Field with state gold. All of the hours in the weight room and all of the time spent running sprints will be poured into those 48 minutes. The PIAA-4A Final is set for 7pm on Thursday. I’ll have live updates from Cumberland Valley.

Engle piled up 281 yards and 3 TD on 31 carries. The Army lacrosse commit holds school records for single-season rushing yards (1,855) and career rushing yards (3,971). “He’s a great leader. He’s a great guy to be around. [He] holds people accountable and just wants to be better than he was yesterday,” replied Foster. The 5’11, 185-pound senior also owns Twin Valley’s record for career touchdowns with 60. Engle’s 2-yard TD run tied the game at 7-7 after Xavier Rivera broke free for a 61-yard score on the opening series. Engle raced 35 yards on the Raiders’ first play from scrimmage and he was just getting warmed up. He added a 30-yard run on their second possession. Myers capped off that 43-yard drive with a 5-yard touchdown run. Seven minutes into the contest, there were already 21 combined points on the scoreboard. That wasn’t a big surprise. Twin Valley entered the night averaging 53 points and Susquehanna Township was putting up 42 ppg.

Torin Evans, who decommitted from Marist this week, showed off his elusiveness with a nifty 20-yard touchdown scamper that made it 14-14 with 8:33 left in the second quarter. That score was set up by Evans’ 40-yard pass to Steph Malette. Evans only threw five interceptions in the Indians’ first twelve games, but he was picked off by Grant Moser and James Alexy in the first half. The 6’, 175-pound southpaw ended the season with 37 touchdown passes and another 13 rushing scores. Evans launched a 67-yard TD pass to Syracuse commit Zi’khere Leaks with 42 seconds remaining in the first half. The third-seeded Raiders responded 22 seconds later when Engle sprinted down the right sideline for a 52-yard touchdown. The extra point was no good so the top-seeded Indians were in front 21-20 at halftime.

Foster noted that his coaches and the leaders on the team told him to calm down during the break. He acknowledged that he couldn’t get into a rhythm in the first 24 minutes. The 5’11, 175-pound sophomore made some pivotal plays in the second half. Foster connected with Ben Grundy over the middle for a 55-yard touchdown pass less than two minutes into the third quarter. Twin Valley held a 27-21 advantage before embarking on a 16-play, 82-yard drive that lasted eight and a-half minutes. On fourth-and-3, Foster faked an inside handoff to Engle and ran 24 yards down the left sideline to put the Raiders on top 34-21 with 10:34 to go. “Coach Myers trusted me to make reads so we ran the RPO [run-pass option]. Joey Buckley had a great block for me, Drew Engle carried out his fake, and I saw the lane and took off,” explained Foster. On Twin Valley’s next series, Engle went 32 yards off the left side for a touchdown on fourth-and-6. The Raiders were in firm control at 41-21 with 6:22 to play.

Susquehanna Township got inside the 5-yard line with four minutes left, but Foster and Ryan Rementer came up with sacks to turn the Indians away. Myers, a 215-pound junior, racked up a team-high ten tackles. He also ran for 78 yards and a touchdown on 19 carries. Rementer, who plays next to Myers at linebacker, added nine tackles. Junior defensive end Andrew Cabigas and Keenan Munn chipped in with seven tackles apiece. Susquehanna Township had 391 total yards, but couldn’t score in the second half. The Indians fell to (0-4) all-time in District 3 championship games.

Foster was an efficient 4-of-6 for 74 yards. The first-year starter is completing 72% of his passes this season. He’s thrown for 1,219 yards with 16 TD passes and no interceptions. The Raiders will take on 5-time state champion Aliquippa next week in the PIAA-4A semifinals. “I’m proud of every single person on this team. I love every single one of them. I wouldn’t want to do it with any other people, but we got two more weeks of grinding,” said Foster.

#3 seed Bishop McDevitt knocked off fourth-seeded Solanco 38-20 in the District 3-5A Championship at Warwick. Head coach Jeff Weachter earned his 300th victory. The (11-2) Crusaders won their record 19th District 3 title and fifth in a row. They’re (72-9) all-time in the District 3 playoffs. Solanco ends its season at (11-2).

#2 seed Harrisburg cruised past top-seeded Central York 38-10 in the District 3-6A Championship at Cedar Cliff. The (13-0) Cougars have captured five consecutive District 3 titles and eight overall. The Panthers finished (11-2).

The Indians are also searching for their first District 3 title. They stunned fourth-seeded Wyomissing 37-35 in the semifinals. Evans scrambled to his left before finding Josh Nengite in the end zone for a 15-yard TD on the final play. Nengite, who’s headed to Temple, is a standout on defense. The 6’3, 205-pound linebacker leads Susquehanna Township in tackles with 81. Evans also has a pair of 6’2 wide receivers to target in a passing attack that averages 226 yards per contest. Jarrett Kern has a team-high 46 catches for 724 yards and nine scores. Syracuse commit Zi’khere Leaks has provided 38 receptions for 629 yards and 10 TD. Running back Rakhi Seville, a 5’8 senior, has chipped in with 741 rushing yards and 15 touchdowns. Twin Valley fell behind #2 seed West York 14-0 last week before reeling off 45 unanswered points. “The teams get better as we keep winning. We know that if we get down 14-0 again, it’s gonna be a lot harder to come back this time,” replied Engle.

The third-seeded Raiders haven’t had to play from behind very often this fall. They’ve dominated almost all of their opponents during a historic year. Twin Valley went unbeaten in the regular season for the first time in the program’s 29-year history. The (12-0) Raiders are putting up an eye-popping 53.3 points a night while allowing just 9.1 ppg. Engle has set school records with 3,690 career rushing yards and 57 touchdowns. “I’m pretty proud, but I wouldn’t have been able to do it without my offensive line. They’re fantastic at what they do,” he emphasized. Twin Valley’s front five averages 279 pounds. “They’re some of our hardest workers and you can see them improve throughout the year. They keep getting better week by week and it’s awesome to watch them improve as a unit,” remarked Engle. The Army lacrosse commit is averaging 10.4 yards per carry this season with 28 TD. He needs just 26 yards to top his single-season school record of 1,599 rushing yards. Engle is joined in the backfield by 215-pound junior Lucas Myers. He’s added 1,020 yards and 20 TD while averaging a lofty 11.2 yards per pop.

The Raiders are piling up 399 yards per game and 293 of that total comes on the ground. Maverick Foster has been extremely efficient in his first year as the starting quarterback. The sophomore is completing 72% of his attempts without a single interception. “He’s doing fantastic. He’s done a great job. He works super hard at practice,” noted Engle. Foster has thrown for 1,145 yards and 15 touchdowns.

Susquehanna Township’s defensive line features Coastal Carolina commit Yendor Mack and Jayden Riley. Mack (6’3, 295) leads the Indians with ten tackles for loss and four sacks. Riley (5’10, 290) has racked up 50 tackles including 6.5 TFL. Steph Malette and Jasani Brown have combined for six interceptions. Brown, a 6’2 junior with 42 tackles, has offers from Old Dominion and Akron. They’re joined in the secondary by Kern who’s an invaluable piece to the puzzle for Susquehanna Township.

Two of the premier Class 4A squads in Pennsylvania will square off on Friday. Kickoff is set for 7pm at ELCO. The Raiders are ranked first in the state by PennLive. The Indians aren’t far behind at #4 in the statewide poll. They met in the District 3-4A quarterfinals a season ago with Twin Valley prevailing 47-19. “We can’t wait. We’re super excited for this game,” said Engle.

Twin Valley left second-seeded West York with a 45-14 victory. Drew Engle ran for 250 yards and four touchdowns. He’s now the Raiders’ all-time rushing leader with 3,690 yards. While we’re discussing records, Exeter’s Leo Brown became Berks County’s single-season rushing leader with 2,444 yards. He surpassed David Gilmore’s mark of 2,403 yards which was set at Central Catholic in 1983. Back to Twin Valley, the third-seeded Raiders battle #1 seed Susquehanna Township for the District 3-4A crown. They square off at 7pm on Friday at ELCO. Both teams are (12-0) and searching for their first District title.

Without further ado, here is my new poll for Berks County high school football. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!

“The Great 8”

1.Twin Valley (12-0)

2.Wilson (9-3)

3.Wyomissing (10-2)

4.Exeter (10-3)

5.Muhlenberg (8-3)

6.Berks Catholic (9-3)

7.Boyertown (6-5)

8.Gov. Mifflin (4-7)

Drew Engle kicked off the afternoon with a 54-yard run. The 5’11, 185-pound senior ended up with 196 yards and 2 TD on 26 carries. Engle, who also starts at safety, is committed to Army for lacrosse. Lucas Myers polished off Twin Valley’s opening 70-yard drive by taking a direct snap out of the shotgun for a 3-yard touchdown. Myers, a 215-pound junior, provided 83 yards and 2 TD on 15 carries. The linebacker duo of Myers and senior Ryan Rementer combined for 16 tackles. “They’re always playing with an edge, running fast to the ball. It’s really blessed to have those type of guys on our team,” said Miller. Rementer racked up a team-high ten tackles.

The (7-1, 4-1) Spartans put together a nine and a-half minute possession that stretched into the second quarter. It included a 23-yard pass from sophomore Brady Eisenhower to junior tight end Diamante Strong. However, Wyomissing settled for a 32-yard field goal from Keegan Maher with five minutes left in the first half. Ben Grundy fumbled the ensuing kickoff which was recovered by Strong at the Raiders’ 43-yard line. Maher made a 22-yard field goal to pull the Spartans within 7-6 before halftime.

Twin Valley marched 70 yards on the first series of the second half to go up 14-6. Myers’ 19-yard run up the middle set up his 3-yard touchdown. The Raiders pinned Wyomissing deep in its own territory late in the third quarter. A nifty punt return by Grundy put Twin Valley at the Spartans’ 21-yard line. Engle scored on a 3-yard run to extend the lead to 21-6 with 10:45 remaining in the fourth quarter. The Raiders went on a 70-yard drive on their following possession. Engle’s 10-yard run off the right edge put Twin Valley in front 28-6 with 4:11 on the clock. “It’s the way football should be in the state of Pennsylvania. Two state-ranked teams playing on a grass field in rain and mud. It’s good stuff,” replied Myers. The Raiders are ranked #5 in Class 4A by PennLive. They got an efficient performance from sophomore quarterback Maverik Foster. He was 7-of-9 for 51 yards.

Wyomissing junior Justice Hardy had a quiet afternoon. The All-State selection managed just 17 yards on six carries. Chase Eisenhower, a 220-pound senior fullback, had a team-high 55 yards on ten touches. The Spartans ran the ball 36 times for 156 yards. Twin Valley’s defensive line was up to the challenge. That group includes Miller, Mark Minardi, Joey Buckley, Aaryn Sumner, Noah DiGiacomo, and Andrew Cabigas.

The Raiders return home on Friday when Lampeter-Strasburg visits Elverson. That will be a battle for first place in Section 4 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. The Pioneers are the defending section champions. They’re (7-1, 5-0) this season.

Twin Valley led 7-0 early in the second quarter when Dominic Summers blocked a punt which set up the Raiders at the 3-yard line. Engle’s 2-yard run made it 14-0 with eight and a-half minutes remaining in the first half. On the ensuing possession, Twin Valley brought heavy pressure again on fourth down and the Braves weren’t able to get off a punt. Ryan Rementer capped a 33-yard drive with a 13-yard touchdown run on a counter. The Raiders kept momentum in their favor as Keenan Munn recovered an onside kick at Octorara’s 41-yard line. After a penalty, Lucas Myers broke free up the middle for a 46-yard touchdown run and a 28-0 advantage. Munn recovered a fumble on the next series which gave Twin Valley the ball at the Braves’ 31-yard line. Engle took it from there with a dazzling touchdown run. He started up the middle, got bottled up, bounced it to the left, cut back across the entire field, and raced down the right sideline for a 31-yard score. The Army lacrosse commit put the Raiders in front 35-0 with 4:38 left before halftime. “I bounced it outside and saw a couple more guys out there so I went the other way. It just opened up. My O-line does a fantastic job blocking for me and it starts with them,” explained Engle. After using its timeouts, Twin Valley got the ball back with 1:30 to go in the first half. Ben Grundy took a quick pop pass from Maverik Foster and sprinted 62-yards down the left sideline. After a scoreless first quarter, the (5-0, 2-0) Raiders exploded for 42 points in just ten minutes. “I think we were fired up, a little bit mad we didn’t score,” replied Engle.

Myers ripped off a 62-yard touchdown run down the right sideline to extend the lead to 49-0 with 5:18 to play in the third quarter. “He’s one of the hardest workers on the team. It also keeps us fresh. He does give me a little bit of a break which is nice. I love working with him,” noted Engle. Myers finished with 132 yards on only seven carries. The 6’1, 215-pound junior reached the end zone three times. Engle added 82 yards and two scores on ten carries. The 5’11, 185-pound senior was named an All-American by USA Lacrosse earlier this year. Foster was 8-of-10 for 134 yards and a touchdown. Twin Valley piled up 413 total yards including 279 on the ground. The Raiders are averaging 56.6 points per game at the midway point of the regular season.

Octorara got on the scoreboard on the final play of the third quarter thanks to a 47-yard run by Brayden Mastripolitto. The 5’11, 175-pound junior entered the night with 631 rushing yards and 11 TD. The (3-2, 1-1) Braves were without starting quarterback Mason Prokay for the second straight game. Sophomore Gavin Davis was under center again due to Prokay’s injury. Prokay is a standout javelin thrower. The 6’3, 210-pound senior finished 11th at Nike Outdoor Nationals this summer. Twin Valley’s defense was spearheaded by Rementer. The 200-pound senior linebacker had a team-high seven tackles. The Raiders have outscored their opponents 283-46. “We’re just focused about getting better every day, never satisfied and just keep working hard,” said Engle.