Twin Valley travels to Manheim Central on Friday. The Barons are (2-1) under new head coach Matt Heiser. He spent the previous 14 seasons at Gettysburg. Isaiah Oxceva has a team-high 172 rushing yards and a pair of touchdowns. His twin brother, Xavier, ran for 147 yards and 3 TD in a 41-3 rout of East Pennsboro last week.

Manheim Township invades John Gurski Stadium on Friday. The Barons have already knocked off Cumberland Valley, Neshaminy, and Central York. PJ Myers has rumbled for 377 yards and 3 TD on 61 carries. Dayne Byler is completing 67% of his passes for 430 yards. The first-year starter has thrown six touchdowns and just one interception. The Blue Streaks left West Lawn with a 20-14 victory and the Section 1 championship a season ago.

Exeter faces Ephrata on Friday at Don Thomas Stadium. Sophomore Bentley Rearich leads the (3-0) Mounts with 256 rushing yards. Senior quarterback Carson Martin has 348 yards through the air with three touchdowns and two picks.

Conrad Weiser meets ELCO in Robesonia on Friday. The (1-2) Raiders got tripped up by Fleetwood 28-14 last week.

Some may be wondering why Wyomissing didn’t slide more in my poll. Keep in mind that the Spartans have played two teams that were in the state finals in 2025. Northern Lebanon comes to Bob Wolfrum Field this Saturday at 1:30pm. The (3-0) Vikings rely heavily on Brady Ryan. He has 617 yards and 7 TD on 59 carries.

Muhlenberg takes on another tough opponent in Laureldale this Friday. Solanco is averaging 40.3 points and a staggering 438 yards per game on the ground. The (3-0) Golden Mules have run the rock 130 times, while attempting just 12 passes. Wesley Bard is off to an explosive start. The 5’10, 170-pound junior has racked up 624 yards and 8 TD on only 25 carries!

Fleetwood heads to Garden Spot on Friday. The (1-2) Spartans lost 27-10 to Ephrata a week ago.

Boyertown is on the road versus Avon Grove. The winless Red Devils were blown out by Spring-Ford 43-6 in Week 3.

Gov. Mifflin battles Conestoga Valley in Shillington on Friday. The (3-0) Buckskins defeated Dallastown 21-17 last week. Conestoga Valley is the defending Section 2 champion in the Lancaster-Lebanon League.

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

“The Great 8”

1.Twin Valley (3-0)

2.Wilson (2-1)

3.Exeter (2-1)

4.Conrad Weiser (3-0)

5.Wyomissing (0-2)

6.Muhlenberg (1-2)

7.Fleetwood (2-1)

8.Boyertown (1-2)

After Louisville commit Justice Hardy suffered an injury in the first quarter against C.B. West, Greer has seen his workload increase. The speedy 6’, 180-pound senior ran for 123 yards and 2 TD on 16 carries. Greer added three catches for 33 yards and another score. His 3-yard touchdown run made it 14-0 with 7:06 remaining in the opening quarter. That followed a 9-yard touchdown pass from Cole Peterson to Jackson Becker in the left corner of the end zone. “I love Jackson. He knows all the plays. He’s really smart, that’s why he gets open a lot,” explained Greer. Becker provided four receptions for 37 yards. The 5’9, 142-pound senior also had some nifty punt returns.

The Bulldogs have plenty of talent at the skill positions, including two-time All-State tight end Mike Glover. The 6’3, 230-pound senior finished with a team-high seven catches for 77 yards. Glover, who’s headed to James Madison, isn’t Wilson’s only weapon at tight end. Braydon Farrell reeled in a 22-yard touchdown pass over the middle to give the Bulldogs a 21-0 edge in the first period. The 6’2, 215-pound junior hauled in a 20-yard touchdown toss with 4:15 to go in the third quarter. That grab over the middle extended Wilson’s margin to 28-0. “He brings a lot to this team. He’s a really good tight end,” noted Greer. Farrell also had two tackles for loss at outside linebacker.

Greer took a toss to the left and sprinted 15 yards for a score with three minutes left in the third quarter. He caught a 10-yard TD pass out of the backfield with 9:09 remaining to make it 42-6. Peterson, a first-year starter, went 20-of-25 for 221 yards and 4 TD. “I think he’s coming along well. He’s getting used to it. He’s gonna do really well this season,” said Greer. The Bulldogs outgained Muhlenberg 380-to-104. Wilson had a 23-to-4 advantage in first downs.

Defensive tackle Damoni Daglis made his first appearance for the Bulldogs after transferring from Berks Catholic. The 6’1, 285-pound senior made an instant impact with a pair of sacks. Glover, Travis Bissoon, and KJ Davis also wreaked havoc along the defensive line. Senior inside linebacker EJ Brownback ended up with a team-high five tackles. The (1-2) Muhls didn’t pick up a first down until there was one minute to play in the first half.

Jayden Faulkner provided a highlight for Muhlenberg with four minutes left in the third quarter. The junior wide receiver took a short pass along the left sideline, broke a tackle, cut across the entire field, and went 67 yards for a touchdown. That score pulled the Muhls within 28-6. Junior quarterback Adriel Baez was under constant pressure. He was 9-of-15 for 125 yards and a touchdown. Baez was sacked four times as Muhlenberg finished with (-21) rushing yards.

Wilson holds a (21-17-1) edge in the series. The Bulldogs and Muhls last squared off in 2008. Wilson cruised to a 46-0 win in that District 3-4A quarterfinal. The Bulldogs host Manheim Township next Friday in a pivotal Section 1 battle in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. “The sky is the limit for us. We could be so much better. We just gotta clean up all these mistakes,” emphasized Greer.

Wilson looks to bounce back at Muhlenberg this Friday. The Bulldogs committed six turnovers in a 35-23 loss at Central Bucks West. As I first reported yesterday, Justice Hardy’s shoulder injury is not believed to be serious. If his rehab goes well this week, there’s a chance that Hardy could play against Muhlenberg. Keep in mind, however, that Wilson faces Manheim Township in Week 4. The Bulldogs will definitely want the two-time All-State pick ready for that key Section 1 battle.

Exeter heads south to York High this Friday. The Bearcats lost their opener to Harrisburg 40-19 before defeating Hempfield 32-21 a week ago. John Vellon is off to a great start for York. The speedy 5’8, 160-pound junior has 18 carries for 155 yards and a touchdown. Vellon also leads the team with 9 receptions for 94 yards and 2 TD.

Conrad Weiser is one position higher in my poll this week. The Scouts are preparing for another Thursday night contest. This time they’re on the road versus Eastern York. The (0-2) Golden Knights are relying heavily on sophomore quarterback Brady Cook. He’s 18-of-35 for 247 yards with 3 TD and 4 INT. Cook has a team-high 19 carries for another 176 yards and a score.

Muhlenberg got bumped up one spot after knocking off rival Reading 50-14 at Albright’s Shirk Stadium. The Muhls are taking on Wilson for the first time since 2008. The Bulldogs rolled to a 46-0 win in that District 3-4A quarterfinal.

Boyertown is back in my rankings following a 28-21 comeback victory at Gov. Mifflin. The Bears ended a 10-game losing streak to the Mustangs. Boyertown hosts Unionville this Thursday at 7pm. The Longhorns fell to Great Valley in overtime before beating Academy Park 17-8 in Week 2. Gov. Mifflin visits Hempfield this Friday. The Black Knights split their first two games.

Berks Catholic dropped out of my poll after allowing 88 points in two weeks. The (0-2) Saints have another difficult test on Friday when they host Bethlehem Catholic. Senior quarterback Axel Burkart (6’4, 210) recently committed to New Hampshire. He played quarterback, tight end, and defensive end for the Golden Hawks a season ago. As a junior, Burkart passed for 1,475 yards and 12 TD while only starting four games at quarterback. He added eight touchdowns on the ground. Bethlehem Catholic is (2-0) with wins over Delaware Valley and Allentown Central Catholic.

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

“The Great 8”

1.Twin Valley (2-0)

2.Wilson (1-1)

3.Exeter (1-1)

4.Wyomissing (0-1)

5.Conrad Weiser (2-0)

6.Muhlenberg (1-1)

7.Boyertown (1-1)

8.Gov. Mifflin (0-2)

Week 2 is unique with eight teams from Berks County playing on Thursday. Reading, Muhlenberg, Wyomissing, Berks Catholic, Conrad Weiser, Daniel Boone, Fleetwood and Kutztown are all in action on Thursday.

The top five teams in my rankings remain the same this week. Wilson has a tough task this Friday night against a four-time PIAA champion. The Bulldogs travel to Central Bucks West. The Bucks hammered Easton 36-7 in their opener. CB West has won 47 games over the previous five years.

Twin Valley meets Susquehanna Township in Elverson on Friday. This is a rematch of the District 3-4A Championship which the Raiders won 41-21. The Indians have a pair of talented linebackers who transferred from Harrisburg. West Virginia commit Rick Brown (6’1, 220) had more than 100 tackles in each of the past two seasons for the Cougars. Sophomore Titus Brown (6’, 225) is the younger brother of West Virginia freshman offensive tackle Kevin Brown.

Exeter takes on Spring-Ford this Friday at Don Thomas Stadium. The Rams are the defending Pioneer Athletic Conference champs. They knocked off Souderton 31-14 last week.

Wyomissing heads to Philadelphia on Thursday afternoon. The Spartans battle Frankford at 3:30pm. Did you know that Bob Wolfrum’s father was once the head coach at Frankford.

Berks Catholic hosts Executive Education Academy on Thursday. Make a note of the 6pm kickoff. The Raptors try to bounce back from a heartbreaking defeat. They lost to Northern Lehigh 17-14 on a last second field goal.

Conrad Weiser jumps into my poll after beating Schuylkill Valley 27-13. The Scouts square off with Milton Hershey on Thursday night in Robesonia. The Spartans fell to rival Hershey 20-18 in Week 1.

Bragging rights are on the line Thursday night at Albright’s Shirk Stadium. Muhlenberg and Reading continue their heated rivalry at 7pm. The Muhls toppled the Red Knights 48-0 last fall. Muhlenberg dropped one spot in this week’s poll after getting run over by Cocalico 40-21.

Gov. Mifflin entertains Boyertown this Friday in Shillington. The Bears fell out of my rankings following a 24-0 loss to Upper Perkiomen. Speaking of the Indians, they host Fleetwood this Thursday at 7pm. As mentioned earlier, Daniel Boone is also playing on Thursday. The (1-0) Blazers face Pottstown at 7pm. The Trojans began the season with a 53-0 rout of Harriton.

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

“The Great 8”

1.Wilson (1-0)

2.Twin Valley (1-0)

3.Exeter (1-0)

4.Wyomissing (0-1)

5.Berks Catholic (0-1)

6.Conrad Weiser (1-0)

7.Muhlenberg (0-1)

8.Gov. Mifflin (0-1)

The game ended with 3:22 remaining in the third quarter. Police ordered that the stadium should be cleared after one student reported that another student was in possession of a weapon. Upon investigation, the student in question wasn’t carrying a weapon. Authorities conducted a thorough search and didn’t find any weapons in the area.

On Wilson’s second possession, Peterson found Glover over the middle for a 57-yard completion on third-and-25. Glover, a James Madison commit, was open in the middle of the end zone for a 3-yard touchdown reception with 3:46 left in the first quarter. The 6’3, 230-pound senior is a two-time All-State selection at tight end. Glover had five catches for 90 yards. Peterson attacked the middle of the field once again on the Bulldogs’ next series. He hit junior speedster Damian Greer for a 30-yard score and a 21-0 cushion with 47 seconds to go in the opener quarter. Greer won the 100-meter dash at the District 3 Championships earlier this year in 10.67 seconds.

Jaydin Vasquez made it 28-0 with a 25-yard pick 6 midway through the second quarter. Vasquez was playing linebacker in place of Matt Wyatt who was injured during last week’s scrimmage at Coatesville. Wyatt, a 215-pound junior, is expected to be back for next Friday’s highly anticipated matchup at CB West. A 1-yard touchdown run by Hardy put Wilson in front 35-0 with 1:09 remaining in the first half.

The Bulldogs started the third quarter with a 58-yard scoring drive, their longest of the evening. Peterson dumped off a short pass to Monty Greer out of the backfield and Damian’s older brother went 15 yards for a touchdown. Monty Greer provided five receptions for 66 yards. In his first varsity start, Peterson went 13-of-14 for 193 yards and 3 TD. “He did a nice job, threw the ball on time, and found the open man. I was pretty happy with him,” said Dahms. Peterson was a first team All-County lacrosse player during the spring.

Backup quarterback Jonny Challenger, a 6’1 junior, tossed an 8-yard TD pass to Brody Streeter with 3:44 to go in the third quarter. Lucas Kreider got the Mustangs on the board with a 99-yard return on the ensuing kickoff. The 5’10, 165-pound sophomore starts at receiver and cornerback. His classmate, Jack Miller, is Gov. Mifflin’s starting quarterback. Miller was 5-of-11 for 19 yards and an interception. Senior running back Pat Steuer was limited to 30 yards on 16 carries. The Mustangs averaged 1.6 yards per play and managed just four first downs. EJ Brownback made a team-high eight tackles. “He played really well. He’s got a great nose for the ball,” emphasized Dahms. Brownback, a 225-pound inside linebacker, had five tackles for loss.

Wilson improved to (43-27) all-time against its longtime rival. The Bulldogs have won five straight and 13 of the last 16 versus the Mustangs. They squared off for the first time in 1953. Despite the lopsided victory, Dahms wasn’t pleased with the performance. “Not at all…mistakes, what did we lose 40-50 yards on bad snaps. [We had] interference penalties, some breakdowns. We have a lot to clean up,” lamented Dahms.

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 see how things turn out. Of course, nothing makes grown men whine more on social media than preseason rankings. It’s like you’re asking them to take a pay cut or lose a week of vacation. Frankly, it’s pretty comical to me. I promise that the world will continue to exist if your favorite team is ranked second as opposed to first.

As I run through my initial poll for the 2026 campaign, I will note who I view as the favorite in each section of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. I think you could make a strong argument for a couple of schools in four of the five sections. With Twin Valley moving up to Section 3, I believe Wyomissing is a clear choice in Section 4. Although Long Island commit Thad Wolf (6’5, 325), quarterback Asher Jones, and the Lampeter-Strasburg Pioneers shouldn’t be overlooked.

Wilson or Manheim Township? Manheim Township or Wilson? That seems to be the question every fall when evaluating Section 1 of the L-L League. Louisville commit Justice Hardy, Damoni Daglis, and Zymir Small will give the Bulldogs a boost. There are plenty of options at the skill positions and the defense is legit in West Lawn. Keep an eye out for sophomores Travis Bissoon and Jaiden Whitehurst. Development at quarterback and offensive line will be a key. I give Wilson the edge, however, Mark Evans is (120-45) at Manheim Township for a reason. Cedar Crest is dangerous with eight starters back on defense and seven on offense, including Army commit Isaiah Zimmerman at running back. Hempfield quarterback Landon Charles and wide receiver Orion Abrams could put up big numbers this year.

Most games are won up front and Exeter is a factory when it comes to producing offensive linemen. Towson commit Wyatt Richard, Matt Lis, and Eddie Farrar return in Reiffton. The Reinert brothers, Braylon and Cayden, make the tight end group a strength. Not having Kevin Oswalt and Stephon Fuller will certainly hurt, but I give the Eagles a slight edge over Conestoga Valley in Section 2. Camryn Bair takes over at quarterback for the Buckskins. Running back Jayden Conaway and receiver Anthony Rodriguez are other players to watch. Ephrata and Elizabethtown will be improved. The Mounts return seven starters on each side of the ball, including a healthy Carson Martin at quarterback. The Bears have hit the weight room hard. They bring back nine starters on defense and eight on offense. Muhlenberg was hit hard by graduation, but Rob Flowers will always have his squad energized.

Twin Valley is coming off a season for the ages. The Raiders won 14 games and earned their first District 3 championship. The cupboard isn’t bare in Elverson. Six starters return on each side of the ball, including All-State linebacker Lucas Myers. Twin Valley has shifted from Class 4A to Class 5A this year. Solanco was the District 3-5A runner-up in 2025. Two-time All-State running back Johnny Garcia is gone, however, the entire offensive line is back. Quarterback Chase Sensenig returns as well for the Golden Mules. Warwick, which won nine games last fall, will try to spoil the party in Section 3. Bob Locker has been guiding the Warriors for two and a-half decades. I give Twin Valley the nod over Solanco.

Bob Wolfrum enters his 40th season as Wyomissing’s head coach. He’s 18 victories shy of 400! The Spartans have gone (81-11) over the past seven years and they’re my pick in Section 4. Zander Westwood and Gov. Mifflin transfer Rylan Overley give Wyomissing a strong one-two punch at running back and linebacker. Diamante Strong is another standout LB and Christian Kauffman (6’5, 265) will lead the way along the line of scrimmage. Junior QB Brady Eisenhower returns under center. If the Spartans opt to throw, Andrew DiFabrizio and Brady Focht are nice targets. ELCO has seven starters back on each side of the ball. Let’s see if Donegal or Octorara can take the next step. Former L-S head coach John Manion is at the helm at Donegal. The Indians and the Braves have a ton of starters back. Brayden Mastrippolito is a tremendous all-around athlete at Octorara. Conrad Weiser dropped down to Section 4. The Scouts have just 34 players on their roster. Former Fleetwood head coach Steve Pangburn is now running the show at Daniel Boone.

Eric Bennethum (6’3, 260), Faith Zudie (6’3, 210), and Jack McKeone (6’1, 250) will be a handful for opponents to deal with in the trenches. That’s why I’m making Berks Catholic the favorite in Section 5. Coy Koller, Ryan Spatz, and Mason Mace are back as well. Freshman QB Kellen Bowman is a name to remember. He’s really good at hoops too. Annville-Cleona returns eight starters on each side of the ball, and the triple-option is never easy to prepare for in one week. Schuylkill Valley has an experienced quarterback in Alex Aletras. He has great chemistry with the supporting cast of skill position players. Hamburg is in a somewhat similar spot, and I don’t just mean that geographically. The Hawks have talent at quarterback, running back, and wide receiver, but the offensive line needs to make progress. Sophomore Isaac McFadden is ready for his second season at quarterback. Blaise Ernst, Bryce Schmeck, and Alex Soto will be relied on heavily on “Hawk Hill.” How far can Cameron McClair carry Columbia this fall? The four-year starter on the gridiron is headed to West Chester for baseball. McClair scored twenty combined touchdowns a season ago and made eleven sacks. Lancaster Catholic, with a handful of starters returning on each side, will be in the mix as well.

Without further ado, here is my Berks County high school football preseason poll. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! The records listed below are from last year.

“The Great 8”

1.Wilson (9-3)

2.Twin Valley (14-1)

3.Exeter (10-3)

4.Wyomissing (10-2)

5.Berks Catholic (9-3)

6.Muhlenberg (8-3)

7.Boyertown (6-5)

8.Gov. Mifflin (4-7)

Glover made 35 receptions for 572 yards and seven touchdowns last year. He’s been a three-year starter on both sides of the ball. Glover finished with 44 tackles, eight tackles for loss, and three sacks a season ago. Wilson went (9-3, 5-1) and ended up in second place in Section 1 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. The Bulldogs fell at home to Manheim Township 20-14. They then lost at top-seeded Central York 42-7 in the District 3-6A semifinals. Wilson holds the state record with 50 consecutive winning seasons, but hasn’t captured a District 3 title since 2016. “That’s definitely at the top of our list. I want to go week by week and win every game. That’s our first priority, but definitely a District championship is what we’re looking for,” emphasized Glover. Harrisburg has claimed five straight District 3-6A crowns.

Cole Peterson, an All-County lacrosse player, is the front-runner for the quarterback job this fall. The rising senior will have plenty of quality options at the skill positions. In addition to Glover, the Greer brothers will be back. Monty, a senior, and Damian, a junior, bring plenty of speed to the gridiron. Damian Greer took gold in the 100 meters at the District 3-3A Championships this spring with a time of 10.67 seconds.

The Bulldogs got a huge boost when Justice Hardy transferred from Wyomissing in December. “He looks good in that white and red. We’re super happy to have him,” replied Glover. Hardy, a two-time All-State pick, is committed to Louisville. The 5’10, 190-pound RB/DB led the Spartans with 979 rushing yards last year. Hardy averaged 10.8 yards per carry. He scored 15 TD on the ground and four more through the air. “I’ve known Justice since elementary school and I’ve known what type of athlete he is, what type of person he is. He’s ready to show people that he can play 6A ball. He’s gonna prove this year that he’s the best around,” said Glover.

Doug Dahms is entering his 21st season as Wilson’s head coach with a mark of (205-47). He owns the highest winning percentage (81.3%) in Berks County history. Dahms started as an assistant coach for the Bulldogs in 1976. “It’s incredible the way he knows the game. He’s been awesome, he knows what it takes to win. He’s always giving me tips. I always listen to him because he knows what he’s talking about,” noted Glover. Dahms, a longtime defensive coordinator, will have an outstanding linebacker corps this year. EJ Brownback piled up 117 tackles, 21 TFL, four sacks, and three interceptions a season ago. The rising senior is also a standout wrestler. Brownback will be joined by juniors Matt Wyatt and Braydon Farrell. Travis Bissoon is another name to remember. The rising sophomore pass rusher could be forced into duty at offensive tackle. David Wise (6’7, 280) suffered a knee injury during an offseason football camp.

Wilson opens its season at Gov. Mifflin on August 28th. The Bulldogs have taken twelve of the past fifteen meetings in this rivalry. Wilson begins league play at home versus Manheim Township in Week 4. The Blue Streaks are the defending Section 1 champions.

Muhlenberg was the last team standing from the BCIAA. The (18-9) Muhls caught fire after a (7-7) start to the season. They won their first District 3 championship since 2008 and fourth overall. Muhlenberg was the only school from Berks County to reach the PIAA playoffs. The Muhls fell to Owen J. Roberts 7-2 in the Class 6A quarterfinals at FirstEnergy Stadium. Cole Moody ended his campaign with a perfect (11-0) record and nine complete games.

Wilson earned its 14th BCIAA title with a 10-0 victory over Muhlenberg in six innings. West Chester commit Ben Kulp was voted the Berks County Player of the Year, while Bill Underwood took home Coach of the Year honors. The (17-7) Bulldogs were upset 3-1 by #13 seed Northeastern in the first round of the District 3-6A tournament. Freshman Pat Lengle demonstrated his potential with a .441 batting average. His older brother, Tim, hit .426 with a team-high 32 RBI.

Exeter suffered a pair of tough losses in the postseason. The (15-8) Eagles came up short against Wilson 1-0 in the BCIAA semifinals. Exeter was then tripped up at home 2-1 by #10 seed Spring Grove in the opening round of the District 3-5A playoffs. Jake Hafer was once again one of the toughest outs in the league. The East Stroudsburg commit hit .432 and led the Eagles with 27 runs.

Tom Frees returned to Berks Catholic and guided the Saints to the Division 3 crown. Berks Catholic lost to Exeter 7-5 in the county quarterfinals. The (15-7) Saints got doubled up at second-seeded Trinity 12-6 in the District 3-3A semifinals.

Oley Valley claimed the Division 4 championship. The (15-7) Lynx dropped a nailbiter to #7 seed Daniel Boone in the BCIAA quarterfinals. Oley Valley had a rough draw in the District 3-4A tournament. The Lynx were defeated by perennial power East Pennsboro 10-3 in the quarterfinals.

Kutztown advanced to the District 3-3A semifinals before running into top-seeded Bermudian Springs. The (14-9) Cougars lost 6-1 in their season finale. Kutztown was eliminated in the BCIAA quarterfinals 13-3 by #1 seed Wilson.

It was a much different year in Shillington. The Mustangs lost eight starters and five All-State picks from the 2025 squad. They were blanked 4-0 by third-seeded Muhlenberg in the Berks County quarterfinals. Gov. Mifflin barely missed out on the District 3-6A field. The (10-11) Mustangs ended up 15th in the power rankings and only 14 teams qualified.

Daniel Boone was in a similar boat. The (10-11) Blazers finished 15th in the District 3-5A power ratings and missed the cut by one spot. Muhlenberg shut out Daniel Boone 5-0 in the league semifinals. Sophomore Greyson Bell delivered as advertised. The 6’2, 185-pound southpaw was (6-1) with a 1.01 ERA. Bell limited opponents to only 12 hits over 41.2 innings. The top-rated lefty in the Class of 2028 piled up 75 strikeouts.

Wyomissing and Twin Valley had winning records and made it to the postseason. The (11-9) Spartans lost 6-1 at fourth-seeded Kutztown in the District 3-3A quarterfinals. The (12-9) Raiders fell 5-0 at #8 seed New Oxford in the first round of the District 3-5A tournament.

Hamburg went (12-8) this spring, but didn’t qualify for the playoffs. Isaak Stewart was selected to the All-County team. The junior hit .433 and pitched a team-high 46 innings with a 2.38 ERA.

Reading showed improvement and ended up with a mark of (9-11). The Red Knights knocked off Muhlenberg, Wilson, and Exeter. They also beat Berks Catholic twice. Janser Paredes had another outstanding season. The senior hit .462 and was voted onto the All-County team.

Lancaster got points on the opening drive thanks to a 24-yard field goal by Peter Fiorello from L-S. Gabe Martin then broke off a 41-yard run on fourth-and-2 in the second quarter. Garden Spot’s dual-threat quarterback took the ball down the right sideline to the 18-yard line. However, Lancaster wasn’t able to cash in on the red zone opportunity. A missed 32-yard field goal kept the score at 3-0 with 7:49 remaining in the first half.

Berks/Lebanon responded with its best series of the night. Wilson’s Mason Young, an Albright commit, lofted a perfect pass down the left sideline to Jayden Ware of Exeter for a 34-yard gain. They hooked up again to cap the drive with a 17-yard touchdown pass in the left corner of the end zone. Ware, who’s going to Indiana University of Pennsylvania, finished with three catches for 65 yards. “Jayden is certainly a playmaker. He has a real true competitive spirit. Kids like that never want to leave the field and coaches love guys like that,” remarked Moyer. Berks/Lebanon was in front 7-3 with 1:57 left in the second quarter.

Lancaster’s offense answered immediately. Martin rolled right and was under pressure when he lofted a pass deep down the right sideline to Kris Burgos-Wise from Solanco. The ball just made it over the hand of Reading cornerback Idris Weaver. Burgos-Wise made the grab at the 25-yard line and cut back into the middle of the field for a touchdown. Momentum shifted quickly as Lancaster went on top 10-7 with 1:38 to go in the half. Burgos-Wise, a Gettysburg commit, wasn’t done. On Lancaster’s next possession, he reeled in a 50-yard pass over the middle from Sawyer Esbenshade of Conestoga Valley. Lancaster couldn’t add to its lead because of a low snap on a 29-yard field goal attempt as time expired.

The only turnover of the contest came on the first play of the second half. Northern Lebanon quarterback Bryan Mitzel ran to his left where defensive tackle Taylor Veilleux of Manheim Township forced a fumble. His teammate with the Blue Streaks, Zach Bomberger, scooped up the ball and returned it 22 yards for a touchdown. Lancaster increased its advantage to 17-7 just nine seconds into the third quarter. Berks/Lebanon tried a 45-yard field on the ensuing series, but it was well short.

Lancaster put together a drive that lasted almost six and a-half minutes. All-State running back Johnny Garcia from Solanco and Marcos Fernandez of Manheim Township split time in the backfield. Fernandez took an inside handoff and lowered his shoulder at the goal line for a 7-yard touchdown. The extra point was blocked, but Lancaster seized control with that 80-yard march. Berks/Lebanon was behind 23-7 with 10:03 left on the clock. They turned the ball over on downs at Lancaster’s 40-yard line with 4:29 remaining. Cam Small, Muhlenberg’s all-time leading rusher with 3,817 yards, was bottled up for most of the game. He ended up with 58 yards on 16 carries. Will Milazzo, another standout from Manheim Township, provided a pair of sacks.

Despite the outcome, Moyer enjoyed working with the players on the Berks/Lebanon roster. “I told the kids they are certainly a special group, truly All-Stars and really a bunch of class acts,” he noted. Moyer added, “I met many parents after the game and made a point to tell them what great kids they have.”

Bill Underwood was chosen as the BCIAA Coach of the Year. He guided Wilson to its 14th league championship. The Bulldogs defeated Muhlenberg 10-0 in six innings at FirstEnergy Stadium. Wilson played a very challenging schedule and finished its season with a record of (17-7).

Here is the 2026 All-County team. You can find the all-division picks on the BCIAA website.

Ben Kulp-Wilson-Senior-Player of the Year

Jake Hafer-Exeter-Senior

Greyson Bell-Daniel Boone-Sophomore

Janser Paredes-Reading-Senior

Timmy Fries-Oley Valley-Senior

Cole Moody-Muhlenberg-Senior

Henry Pflomm-Berks Catholic-Senior

Nate Lord-Twin Valley-Senior

Jack Gabel-Wilson-Senior

Brandon Weller-Exeter-Junior

Isaak Stewart-Hamburg-Junior