Wilson held off Central York 28-20 in the District 3-6A semifinals at John Gurski Stadium. You can read the full game story on the homepage. The (11-1) Bulldogs face fourth-seeded Harrisburg on Saturday at Exeter for the championship. Kickoff is at 1pm. Exeter rolled over Conestoga Valley 48-14 in the …
Read More »Mike Glover-Wilson
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 …
Read More »Wilson-Central York Preview
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 …
Read More »Madyx Gruber-Wilson
It was fitting that Manheim Township’s final possession ended with an interception by Madyx Gruber. The 5’11, 160-pound senior threw three touchdown passes and ran for another score in a 34-16 victory at Neffsville. The (9-1, 6-0) Bulldogs claimed their record 29th Section 1 championship in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. “It …
Read More »“Roberts Rankings”-Football
Once again, the top five teams in my poll won last week. Those squads have a combined record of (33-2)! Gov. Mifflin gave unbeaten Conestoga Valley a battle. The Mustangs stay at #6 after a tough 28-21 loss. Honestly, I’m not sure which team to put at #8. I settled …
Read More »Madyx Gruber-Wilson
Over the course of a 48-minute game, mistakes will happen. The question becomes how do athletes handle adversity. Madyx Gruber passed that test with flying colors. Wilson’s senior quarterback overcame an interception in the red zone on the opening drive and led the Bulldogs to a 43-20 victory at Gov. …
Read More »Doug Dahms-Wilson
Wilson made an 80-minute trip north to Nazareth and nearly knocked off the #5 ranked team in the state in Class 6A. “We had them. We had them. I think the second half we outplayed them,” said longtime coach Doug Dahms. The (3-0) Blue Eagles held on for a thrilling …
Read More »Madyx Gruber-Wilson
When a wide receiver catches nine touchdown passes in a season, he usually isn’t asked to switch positions. However, Wilson was searching for a new quarterback after All-State pick Tommy Hunsicker graduated. The Bulldogs have settled on Madyx Gruber. “It’s a process, but I’m ready for it,” responded Gruber. The …
Read More »Jami Sands-Boyertown
After more than two decades as an assistant, Jami Sands has become the head football coach at Boyertown. “It’s refreshing and it’s a new challenge. It’s almost as if I was a chef getting new ingredients. It’s gonna be exciting,” he said. Sands was the defensive backs coach at Wilson, …
Read More »Wilson hires Matt Raquet
Wilson has found its new girls basketball head coach. Matt Raquet was approved at tonight’s school board meeting. Raquet graduated from Holy Name in 2005. He was on the Blue Jays’ basketball, football, and track and field teams. Berks Catholic inducted Raquet into its Hall of Fame in 2016. Raquet …
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