Wilson’s six-game winning streak came to an end in a non-league matchup with a lot of offensive fireworks at John Gurski Stadium. Legend Johnson broke free for a 70-yard touchdown run just 41 seconds into the game. The Kent State commit finished with 106 yards on 13 carries. The (7-2) Bulldogs trailed 14-0 after two and a-half minutes. They rallied to take a 21-20 lead after the opening quarter. Wilson was in front 28-27 thanks to Mike Glover’s 42-yard TD catch with 31 seconds left in the third quarter. Cole Peterson found Braydon Farrell for a 24-yard score with 7:09 remaining. That touchdown pass pulled the Bulldogs within 37-35. They got the ball back and reached Central York’s 43-yard line, but the (7-2) Panthers came up with a sack to seal it with 1:13 on the clock.

Wilson lost despite having 30 first downs and 517 total yards. The Bulldogs held the ball for 31 and a-half minutes and went 11-of-17 on third down. Peterson set a school record with 364 passing yards. The first-year starter was 25-of-33 with five touchdown tosses. Glover and Farrell each reeled in two touchdown passes. Glover, a James Madison commit, had six receptions for 91 yards. Monty Greer provided 91 rushing yards and 75 receiving yards on 22 combined touches. Wilson was without Louisville running back commit Justice Hardy due to a lingering shoulder injury. Central York sophomore quarterback Jamin Ilgenfritz ended up 15-of-22 for 193 yards and 2 TD. He has offers from Virginia Tech, Virginia, Wake Forest, Syracuse, and Rutgers. Demarcus Murray racked up 148 yards and a score on eight receptions. The junior wide receiver has 18 TD catches this season.

Gov. Mifflin-35, Muhlenberg-28

The (2-7) Mustangs gave the ball to Patrick Steuer 35 times in Laureldale. The 5’7, 150-pound senior ran for 130 yards and 3 TD. Steuer’s 2-yard touchdown run made it 35-21 with 7:11 to go. Sophomore quarterback Jack Miller was 13-of-17 for 150 yards, including a 39-yard TD pass to Guy Campitelli in the opening quarter. He provided six catches for 70 yards. A 4-yard TD catch by Kalib Perez put the (2-7) Muhls on top 21-14 with two minutes left in the first half. Lucas Kreider, another sophomore at Gov. Mifflin, returned the ensuing kickoff 88 yards for a score to tie it up. Gunnar Gebhart and Trevor King led the Mustangs’ defense with eight tackles apiece.

Muhlenberg junior quarterback Adriel Baez suffered an injury early in their Week 6 contest at Ephrata. The Muhls have turned to 5’9, 140-pound senior Julian Rolon. He connected with Perez for three touchdown passes, including a 56-yard score. Muhlenberg has dropped four games in a row.

Schuylkill Valley-20, Kutztown-7

The (2-7) Cougars put up a tough fight against the (8-1) Panthers. Kutztown allowed just 210 total yards. Schuylkill Valley held a slim 10-7 edge at halftime. Alex Aletras ran 17 times for 106 yards and a touchdown. He was 6-of-13 through the air for 60 yards, including an 11-yard TD pass to Alexander Gehret. Reese Wamsher has been a valuable weapon on special teams. He drilled field goals from 41 and 30 yards. The Panthers are a perfect (6-0) in league play. They have a one game lead over Annville-Cleona and Berks Catholic in Section 5 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. The (6-3) Dutchmen hammered Hamburg 47-7 on Friday. Schuylkill Valley travels to Annville-Cleona next week.

Berks Catholic-42, Pequea Valley-0

The (5-4) Saints won their fourth straight game with a dominant defensive performance. They held the (5-4) Braves to only four total yards. Lincoln Miller, a 215-pound freshman linebacker, made a team-high six tackles. Luke Suski added two tackles for loss. Berks Catholic grinded out 218 yards on the ground. Coy Koller turned a dozen carries into 108 yards and a touchdown. Ryan Spatz reached the end zone three times. The 5’11, 180-pound senior ran ten times for 64 yards. Junior wide receiver Logan Gonzalez chipped in with three catches for 64 yards and a score. The Saints have allowed seven points combined in the past three games. They visit Lancaster Catholic in Week 10.

Lampeter-Strasburg-35, Conrad Weiser-20

The (5-4) Scouts were even with the (7-2) Pioneers for three quarters. They were knotted 14-14 at halftime. Conrad Weiser trailed 21-20 entering the final quarter. However, Lampeter-Strasburg finished strong and outscored the Scouts 14-0 over the last twelve minutes. Colby DeJessa gave the Pioneers some breathing room with a 45-yard TD run. He wound up with 186 rushing yards. Senior quarterback Asher Jones threw a pair of touchdown passes and used his legs for another score. Kole Kupper had 103 yards and 2 TD on 13 carries for Conrad Weiser. Connor Sellars completed half of his 14 attempts for 79 yards with an interception. He ran the ball 16 times for 63 yards and a touchdown. Senior linebacker Luke Walter made a team-high twelve tackles.

Lampeter-Strasburg extended its winning streak to six. The Pioneers visit Wyomissing next Saturday afternoon. That matchup will determine the Section 4 championship in the L-L League.

Wyomissing-56, Octorara-15

The (6-2) Spartans defeated the winless Braves on Saturday at Bob Wolfrum Field. Wyomissing piled up 474 total yards, including 379 on the ground. Zander Westwood led the way with 194 yards on 11 carries. His touchdown runs came from 83 and 56 yards away. Ethan Nye added 48 yards and 2 TD on six carries. Junior quarterback Brady Eisenhower was an efficient 6-of-8 for 95 yards and 2 TD. His touchdown passes went to Andrew DiFabrizio and Teddy White in the first half. The Spartans have won six straight games.

Cedar Crest junior quarterback Steven Reyes was 16-of-22 for 284 yards and 4 TD. He added 63 yards on the ground.

Ephrata’s Caleb Rice played a key role on both sides of the ball. The senior running back and linebacker turned a dozen carries into 96 yards and a pair of touchdowns. Rice finished with 14 total tackles and 1.5 TFL.

Chase Sensenig, a senior quarterback from Solanco, ran the ball 21 times for 225 yards and 2 TD. He threw for another score.

Garden Spot junior wide receiver Gavin Compton had 10 catches for 215 yards and 2 TD.

Donegal’s Leelan Baughman had an unforgettable Friday night, including eight touchdowns! The senior RB/LB piled up 184 yards and 4 TD on just eight carries. Baughman also provided 103 receiving yards and three more touchdowns. He blocked a punt for another score and made eight tackles.

Andrew Blank of Pequea Valley was in on eleven tackles. The senior linebacker forced a fumble and ended up with three sacks in a shutout win.

Schuylkill Valley quarterback Alex Aletras used his arm and his legs in the Frost Bowl. He was 14-of-22 for 130 yards and 2 TD. Aletras showed his mobility with 184 yards on 20 carries.

Here are the PowerPro Linemen of the Week from the L-L League:

Mason Cevette from Cedar Crest racked up a team-high six pancake blocks. The junior TE/DE added a handful of tackles and two tackles for loss.

Exeter’s Wyatt Richard earned a 94% blocking grade with eight pancake blocks. The senior offensive tackle didn’t allow a single quarterback pressure.

Aidan Sola of Cocalico did a great job blocking from his center position. The senior defensive tackle had a pair of pancake blocks and three tackles.

Wyomissing senior TE/DL Diamante Strong helped the Spartans rush for more than 300 yards. Strong also caught a 44-yard TD pass and made 3 TFL.

Ben Zellers from Pequea Valley provided five tackles and one and a-half sacks. The sophomore defensive end contributed on special teams as well with a blocked punt.

Twin Valley battles Exeter on Friday at Don Thomas Stadium. Both teams are ranked in the top 10 in the state in Class 5A by PennLive. The undefeated Raiders have outscored their opponents by a staggering margin of 306-to-57 this fall. The Eagles have won six straight. Exeter is #2 in the District 3-5A power rankings behind Twin Valley.

Wyomissing has won five in a row. The Spartans survived a nailbiter in Robesonia last week. They squeezed past Conrad Weiser 47-41. Wyomissing hosts winless Octorara this Saturday at 1:30pm. The Spartans are #2 in the District 3-3A power rankings. Schuylkill Valley is holding down the top spot.

Conrad Weiser visits Lampeter-Strasburg this Friday. The (6-2) Pioneers are riding a five-game winning streak. They’ve outscored their foes 171-to-34 during that stretch. The Scouts are on the bubble for the District 3 tournament. They’re #10 in the Class 4A power rankings and only ten teams qualify in that classification. Fleetwood is sitting at #11.

Schuylkill Valley gets back to work after an exciting 24-17 victory over Hamburg in the Frost Bowl. The Panthers are looking for their eighth consecutive win. They head north to Kutztown this week. The (2-6) Cougars have dropped four of their past five contests.

Fleetwood moved up one spot in my poll this week. The top six schools remained the same. The Tigers are on the road this Friday versus Cocalico. The (5-3) Eagles knocked off Manheim Central 21-14 a week ago.

Berks Catholic jumped back into my rankings thanks to three straight wins. The Saints are home against Pequea Valley on Friday. The (5-3) Braves ended a three-game slide with a 13-0 shutout of Lancaster Catholic last week.

Muhlenberg fell out of my poll after a 30-6 loss at Exeter. The (2-6) Muhls have dropped three in a row. They meet Gov. Mifflin on Friday in Laureldale. The (1-7) Mustangs gave Ephrata all they could handle last week. The (7-1) Mounts escaped Shillington with a 27-26 victory.

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.Wilson (7-1)

2.Twin Valley (8-0)

3.Exeter (7-1)

4.Wyomissing (5-2)

5.Conrad Weiser (5-3)

6.Schuylkill Valley (7-1)

7.Fleetwood (4-4)

8.Berks Catholic (4-4)

Cole Peterson of Wilson was 13-of-18 for 197 yards and a pair of touchdowns.

Elizabethtown junior Prince Wratto ran for 231 yards and 4 TD on 17 carries.

Colin McGaw, a junior from Warwick, finished 20-of-26 for 276 yards and 3 TD.

Wyomissing’s Brady Focht had two catches for 106 yards and a touchdown. The junior defensive back added a 78-yard pick 6 and returned a fumble for another score.

Blaise Ernst of Hamburg turned 25 carries into 203 yards and 3 TD. The senior safety made five tackles, including two tackles for loss.

Here are the PowerPro Linemen of the Week from the L-L League:

Ben Cardona from Manheim Township was a force on both sides of the ball. The junior G/DT provided 4 TFL, a strip sack, a pass breakup, and a forced fumble.

Ephrata’s Edward Ramirez earned a 94% blocking grade. The senior has done an outstanding job moving from guard to tackle. Ramirez also made three tackles.

Twin Valley defensive end Alain Bazile scooped up a fumble and raced 85 yards for a touchdown. He ended up with three tackles for loss and one sack.

Bryce Lawrence of Lampeter-Strasburg received a high blocking grade at OT. The junior defensive tackle was their most consistent player on that side of the ball.

Faith Zudie from Berks Catholic racked up eight tackles and one tackle for loss. The senior defensive end blocked a punt and returned it for a touchdown.

Wilson clinched its 51st consecutive winning season with last Friday’s 41-7 rout of Hempfield. The Bulldogs are riding a five-game winning streak. They’ve given up 20 total points during that stretch. Wilson travels to Penn Manor this week. The (5-2) Comets fell to Manheim Township 35-12 last Friday as Mark Evans earned his 200th career victory. Penn Manor is (0-34) all-time against the Bulldogs.

Twin Valley sits atop the District 3-5A power rankings, one spot ahead of Exeter. The unbeaten Raiders meet Warwick this week in Elverson. The (1-6) Warriors picked up their first win at Fleetwood on Saturday night 31-13.

Exeter battles Muhlenberg at Don Thomas Stadium on Friday. The Eagles have won five in a row. Meanwhile, the Muhls have lost four of their last five contests.

Wyomissing visits Conrad Weiser this Friday in a matchup of longtime coaches. Bob Wolfrum has led the Spartans for 40 years. Alan Moyer is in his 24th season at the helm in Robesonia. Wyomissing has rattled off four straight wins, scoring 189 points in that span. The Scouts are looking to bounce back after getting tripped up by Donegal 23-13.

The Frost Bowl is set for this Friday night in Leesport. Schuylkill Valley and Hamburg are squaring off for the 52nd occasion. The Panthers hold a (26-24-1) edge in the all-time series. They’ve won four in a row versus the Hawks. These schools met for the first time in 1970 with Schuylkill Valley prevailing 34-6. The Panthers won the first seven games between these rivals located along Route 61. The lone tie in the series came in 1979 with a final score of 6-6. Hamburg has been relying heavily on Blaise Ernst. The senior running back has 404 yards and 5 TD on 54 carries over the past two weeks.

Fleetwood hosts Lebanon on Friday. The Cedars have lost 59 consecutive games. Exeter beat Lebanon 69-18 a week ago.

Without further ado, here is 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 (6-1)

2.Twin Valley (7-0)

3.Exeter (6-1)

4.Wyomissing (4-2)

5.Conrad Weiser (5-2)

6.Schuylkill Valley (6-1)

7.Muhlenberg (2-5)

8.Fleetwood (3-4)

Daniel Boone fumbled on the first play from scrimmage. Andrew DiFabrizio delivered the hit and Focht recovered the ball at the Blazers’ 28-yard line. Westwood took a sweep to the right and cruised 15 yards for a touchdown just two minutes into the game. Brady Eisenhower made it 14-0 by throwing a perfect deep ball down the left sideline to Focht with 7:38 left in the first quarter. While Wyomissing is well known for its Wing-T ground attack under legendary coach Bob Wolfrum, Eisenhower is a very capable passer. “It helps a lot. Now we run motions and throw the ball. It makes our offense way more dangerous,” noted Westwood. Eisenhower finished 4-of-4 for 144 yards. The Spartans piled up 381 total yards. They have put up 190 points in their last four contests.

After a 25-yard completion to DiFabrizio, Eisenhower kept the ball on a 14-yard TD run less than a minute into the second quarter. Westwood’s 34-yard TD run increased Wyomissing’s cushion to 28-0 with 5:24 remaining in the first half. One minute later, Daniel Boone had a bad snap while trying to punt. Focht scooped up the loose ball and went eleven yards for a touchdown. His third score of the day came with 41 seconds to go before halftime. Focht stepped in front of Dominic Stoudt’s pass along the right sideline. He cut across the entire field for a 78-yard pick 6.

The Spartans began the third quarter with a 65-yard drive. Sophomore Nehzion Carter capped it off with a 30-yard TD run. Carter then recovered a fumble at the Blazers’ 8-yard line. Levi Rohrer took it from there. His touchdown run put Wyomissing in front 56-0 with 1:41 to play in the third period. Daniel Boone got on the scoreboard with 9:33 on the clock. Sophomore Mason Murphy broke free on a 20-yard touchdown run. Freshman quarterback John Burmester added a two-point conversion.

The Spartans opened the season with a pair of challenging non-league games. They lost 34-27 at Southern Columbia and 42-14 to Twin Valley. Those teams are (13-1) combined this fall. “It helped us a lot. It made us a lot tougher and more physical,” emphasized Westwood. The 6’3, 225-pound linebacker can squat 500 pounds. He has offers from New Haven, Stonehill, Albany, and Stony Brook. Westwood ran the ball three times for 59 yards and made six tackles on Saturday. Stoudt was limited to 44 yards on twelve carries. He was 2-of-9 for 13 yards through the air.

The Spartans have captured a dozen District 3 championships. They’re currently second in the District 3-3A power rankings behind Schuylkill Valley. Wyomissing is ahead of Hamburg, Trinity, and Berks Catholic. Only the top four teams in Class 3A will qualify for the playoffs this year. “In my opinion, I think we’re the best in the district. I think we’re gonna go really far,” remarked Westwood.

Wilson visits Hempfield on Friday night. The (3-3) Black Knights got tripped up by Penn Manor 28-23 a week ago. The Bulldogs’ defense continues to shine. They’ve given up just 13 total points in their last four games.

Twin Valley travels to Solanco for a huge Week 7 battle. The Raiders are #1 in the District 3-5A power rankings. The (6-0) Golden Mules aren’t far behind. They’re putting up 43.5 points per game. Junior running back Wesley Bard is averaging an incredible 21 yards per carry. He’s already over 1,000 rushing yards this season with 15 TD. Meanwhile, Twin Valley has only allowed 33 points all year with three shutouts.

Exeter is third in those District 3-5A power rankings. The Eagles have won four in a row. They head to Lebanon on Friday. The Cedars are stuck in a 58-game losing streak. They fell to Gov. Mifflin 71-14 last week.

Wyomissing meets Daniel Boone this Saturday at 1:30pm at Bob Wolfrum Field. The Spartans are searching for their fourth straight victory. The (2-4) Blazers have dropped four of their last five games.

Conrad Weiser takes on Donegal this Friday in Robesonia. Junior running back Kole Kupper is 90 rushing yards shy of 1,000 this fall. He’s averaging 6.6 yards per carry with 14 touchdowns. The (3-3) Indians have lost three in a row. They were defeated by Wyomissing 41-6 a week ago.

Schuylkill Valley is #1 in the District 3-3A power rankings. The Panthers are followed by Wyomissing and Hamburg. Schuylkill Valley hosts Lancaster Catholic on Friday as Bruce Harbach faces his former team. Harbach guided the Crusaders to state championships in 2009 and 2011. Lancaster Catholic dipped to (4-2) after last week’s 32-27 loss to Hamburg.

Muhlenberg is preparing for another tough customer. The Muhls play Conestoga Valley on Friday in Laureldale. The (5-1) Buckskins beat Cocalico 47-25 last week. Senior quarterback Camryn Bair has thrown for 967 yards and 10 TD. He also leads CV with 556 rushing yards and ten more scores.

Fleetwood is home against Warwick this Saturday. They’ll get started at 7pm. The (0-6) Warriors have been through a gauntlet. Their opponents are (26-10) this season.

Without further ado, here is 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 (5-1)

2.Twin Valley (6-0)

3.Exeter (5-1)

4.Wyomissing (3-2)

5.Conrad Weiser (5-1)

6.Schuylkill Valley (5-1)

7.Muhlenberg (2-4)

8.Fleetwood (3-3)

The (6-0) Raiders scored all of their points in the first half at Elverson. Maverik Foster ran for 173 yards and four touchdowns on ten carries. Foster broke free for a 98-yard TD in the second quarter. His younger brother, Gavan, was 6-of-8 for 105 yards and a 13-yard touchdown pass to Brody Majeski. Lucas Myers chipped in with 58 yards on six carries. Twin Valley outgained Fleetwood 389-to-122. Beau Fegely had 53 yards on 16 carries for the (3-3) Tigers.

Exeter-30, Elizabethtown-27

The Eagles were down, but not out. They trailed 13-10 at halftime and 27-10 in the third quarter. The Reinert brothers and Aidan Gerhart helped to bring Exeter back. Gerhart connected with Braylon Reinert for a 17-yard TD pass in the third quarter. Cayden Reinert, a 6’4 sophomore tight end, hauled in a 70-yard touchdown pass that brought the Eagles within 27-24 with 3:26 left. Exeter’s defense forced the (4-2) Bears to punt on the ensuing possession. Josh Jackson provided a go-ahead 6-yard TD run with 52 seconds remaining.

Gerhart completed 24 of his 39 attempts for 250 yards with 3 TD and an INT. Brady Adams had seven catches for 59 yards. He also came up with an interception on defense. Nick Pashley chipped in with seven receptions for 41 yards. Jackson wound up with 90 yards on 17 carries. Senior linebacker Donovyn Alvarez made ten total tackles. The Eagles improved to (5-1).

Gov. Mifflin-71, Lebanon-14

Sophomore Jack Miller set a school record with five touchdown passes. He was 6-of-7 for 159 yards. The Mustangs earned their first victory of the season. They host Elizabethtown next Friday night. The Cedars have lost 58 consecutive games, a PIAA record.

Wyomissing-41, Donegal-6

The (3-2) Spartans used some big plays to pull away from the (3-3) Indians. Brady Eisenhower tossed a 45-yard touchdown pass to Andrew DiFabrizio with 31 seconds to go in the opening half. Eisenhower ripped off a 65-yard TD run to make it 28-6 two minutes into the third quarter. The junior quarterback was 4-of-4 for 69 yards. Zander Westwood rumbled for 79 yards on eleven carries. Sophomore Nehzion Carter added 72 yards and a pair of touchdowns on nine touches. Bert Rivera made ten combined tackles as Wyomissing won its third game in a row.

Conrad Weiser-35, Northern Lebanon-20

The Scouts were behind 7-6 after the first quarter, but took a 20-13 lead into the locker room. Kole Kupper was a workhorse for Conrad Weiser with 32 carries for 134 yards and 2 TD. Connor Sellars used his legs to the tune of 129 yards on 19 carries. The senior quarterback ran for two scores and threw a 33-yard touchdown pass to Chase Matthews. Sellars ended up 6-of-7 for 76 yards through the air for the (5-1) Scouts. The Vikings fell to (4-2).

Schuylkill Valley-31, Pequea Valley-14

After losing its season opener at Conrad Weiser, the Panthers have bounced back with five straight wins. Alex Aletras was 10-of-16 for 119 yards and an 8-yard touchdown toss to Seth Klinikowski. Aletras ran for 62 yards and two more scores. Schuylkill Valley’s defense and special teams contributed as well. Anthony Batista came up with a 36-yard pick 6. Reese Wamsher booted a 42-yard field goal. The Braves have dropped two in a row after their first (4-0) start in program history.

Hamburg-32, Lancaster Catholic-27

The (4-2) Hawks went to Blaise Ernst early and often. The 5’9, 175-pound senior delivered with 201 yards and 2 TD on 29 carries. He raced 63 yards to the house just 45 seconds into the game. The (4-2) Crusaders trailed 22-14 at halftime. Isaac McFadden was 10-of-17 for 130 yards. The 6’1 sophomore also ran for two scores. Alex Soto caught four passes for 63 yards. Sophomore kicker Aron Moser nailed a 30-yard field goal in the fourth quarter.

Kutztown-43, Columbia-37

The (2-4) Cougars won a wild one at home after falling behind 23-15 at halftime. Ryan Walters gave them the lead with a 96-yard pick 6 with 3:52 left to play. It capped off an incredible night for the 6’, 180-pound junior. Walters racked up an eye-popping 239 yards on 27 carries. His touchdown runs were from 40 and 47 yards away. Walters is just the second player in school history to reach 1,000 rushing yards in back-to-back seasons.

Kutztown amassed 456 yards on the ground. Levi Martin had 100 yards on seven carries, including a 69-yard TD midway through the fourth quarter. Hunter Amato contributed 67 yards and a pair of scores on his ten carries. He also came up with an interception. Columbia returned two kickoffs for touchdowns in the first half. The Crimson Tide sink to (2-4). The Cougars travel to Berks Catholic on Thursday at 6pm.

Pope John Paul II-35, Boyertown-0

The (5-1) Golden Panthers grabbed a 28-0 halftime lead thanks to three touchdown passes by TJ Dozier. The junior found Eric Green for two of those scores, including a 69-yard TD with 1:12 left in the opening quarter. Dozier was 10-of-14 for 168 yards with no interceptions. Armond Smith reached the end zone twice on a 1-yard run and a 30-yard catch. The (1-5) Bears were limited to 183 total yards and just 84 on the ground. Gavin Royce finished 8-of-13 for 86 yards. Jackson Koback had four receptions for 61 yards. Aziyah Brown ran for 56 yards on 14 carries.

Manheim Township quarterback Dayne Byler was 14-of-21 for 220 yards and 3 TD.

Prince Wratto of Elizabethtown ran for 190 yards and a touchdown on 17 carries. The junior running back also had five catches for 120 yards and 2 TD.

Wesley Bard from Solanco racked up 195 yards and 2 TD on just eight carries. The junior defensive back added 14 tackles and returned a kickoff for a touchdown.

Wyomissing’s Zander Westwood made the most of his eight carries. He rumbled for 275 yards, the second-highest total in program history, and four touchdowns.

Schuylkill Valley quarterback Alex Aletras finished 20-of-27 for 196 yards and 3 TD. He helped the rushing attack with 43 yards on a dozen touches.

Here are the PowerPro Linemen of the Week from the L-L League:

Manheim Township TE/LB Aiden Zulick provided a touchdown catch, a sack, a tackle for loss, and did a solid job blocking.

Noah Lloyd from Elizabethtown was a force on the offensive and defensive lines. His blocking allowed the Bears to gain more than 400 yards. Lloyd made nine tackles and a sack at defensive end.

Tyler Kreider earned a 98% blocking grade with seven pancake blocks as Solanco piled up 502 total yards. He also had 13 tackles and 2 TFL. Kreider forced one fumble and recovered a fumble.

Wyomissing senior offensive tackle Christian Kauffman helped the Spartans rush for 498 yards. He added four tackles, including one tackle for loss.

Schuylkill Valley’s Josh Lassandro received a 92% blocking grade. The senior OT/DT didn’t allow a sack and had a pair of pancake blocks. Lassandro contributed on defense as well with four tackles.

Wilson is (53-4-1) all-time versus Cedar Crest. The Bulldogs and (4-1) Falcons meet on Friday in West Lawn. Wilson has won 23 straight in this series. Cedar Crest tries to bounce back from a 45-12 defeat at the hands of Manheim Township.

Twin Valley has only allowed 33 points all year. The unbeaten Raiders battle Fleetwood this Friday in Elverson. Exeter travels to Elizabethtown. The (4-1) Bears went (5-5) a season ago under head coach Tom Gallagher. He brought back nine starters on defense and eight on offense. Prince Wratto has 754 rushing yards and 10 TD. The junior running back is averaging 11.8 yards per carry.

After dropping its first two contests, Wyomissing has put up 92 points in the past two weeks. The Spartans visit Donegal on Friday. The Indians have lost two in a row following a (3-0) start under new coach John Manion.

Conrad Weiser heads to Northern Lebanon this week. Brady Ryan ran for 154 yards on 32 carries last Friday against Donegal. He reached the end zone three times, giving him 15 TD this year. Ryan has piled up 884 yards on the ground for the (4-1) Vikings.

Ephrata hosts Muhlenberg on Friday. The (4-1) Mounts opened a lot of eyes by beating Conestoga Valley 25-23 last week. Ephrata pulled out the win without quarterback Carson Martin who was injured at Exeter in Week 4. The Muhls blew out Lebanon 64-8 on Friday in Laureldale. The Cedars’ losing streak stands at 57 consecutive games, a new PIAA record.

Schuylkill Valley puts its four-game winning streak on the line this week at Pequea Valley. The (4-1) Braves got hammered 36-7 at Hamburg last Friday.

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 (4-1)

2.Twin Valley (5-0)

3.Exeter (4-1)

4.Wyomissing (2-2)

5.Conrad Weiser (4-1)

6.Muhlenberg (2-3)

7.Schuylkill Valley (4-1)

8.Fleetwood (3-2)