Some Wyomissing fans are simply calling it “The Rematch.” For the second year in a row, the Spartans are taking on Central Valley for the Class 3A state championship. Kickoff is at noon on Saturday at Hersheypark Stadium. The Warriors beat Wyomissing 35-21 in last year’s state final. The Spartans …
Read More »Nevin Carter-Wyomissing
If you’re looking for a fun topic to discuss on your drive to Hersheypark Stadium on Saturday, I have the solution. Ask your passengers who would come out on top if the 2020 Wyomissing football team faced this year’s squad. Nevin Carter can provide some great insight because he played …
Read More »Ja-mhi “J.J.” Jackson-Wyomissing
Ja-mhi Jackson made the journey from Yonkers, N.Y. to Wyomissing before the season. On Saturday, he’ll make another trip. This time J.J. is headed to Hershey for the Class 3A state championship. Jackson has been an important addition to the (15-0) Spartans. He starts at defensive tackle and gets some …
Read More »Bob Wolfrum-Wyomissing
How would Bob Wolfrum have reacted if I told him during the week that his Spartans would beat Neumann-Goretti 42-6? “I would’ve laughed at you,” said the Wyomissing head coach. Nobody was expecting the mercy rule to come into play in the Class 3A state semifinal at Pennridge High School, …
Read More »Ben Zechman-Wyomissing
Wyomissing led Neumann-Goretti 7-6 in the second quarter with the Spartans facing a 4th & 4 at the Saints’ 25-yard line. The District 3 champs, well known for their Wing-T ground attack, decided to go to the air. Ben Zechman found a wide open Tommy Grabowski for 11 yards and …
Read More »Amory Thompson-Wyomissing
Amory Thompson wasn’t expecting another blowout win, but that’s exactly what happened in the Class 3A state semifinals at Pennridge High School. The (15-0) Spartans hammered District 12 champ Neumann-Goretti 42-6. Saints’ quarterback Marqui Adams didn’t play in the first half due to an injury. Highly-touted junior Shawn Battle was …
Read More »Pacen Ziegler-Wyomissing
The Spartans have had some small offensive lines over the years, but this isn’t one of them. The 2021 Wyomissing OL averages nearly 240 pounds and includes 6’4, 310-pound junior Jven Williams. Penn State, Pittsburgh, Michigan, Michigan State, Ole Miss, and Tennessee are just a few of the colleges that …
Read More »Rory Filoon-Wyomissing
When a team averages 45 points, the offense is going to get a lot of attention. However, Wyomissing’s defense shouldn’t be overlooked. The (14-0) Spartans are giving up just 8.6 points per game. In four playoff games, Wyomissing’s opponents have managed a total of 31 points. Rory Filoon is tied …
Read More »Wyomissing-Neumann-Goretti Preview
The (14-0) Spartans battle the (12-1) Saints in the Class 3A state semifinals on Friday at Pennridge High School. Wyomissing has outscored its opponents 169-31 in the postseason. The Spartans dominated previously unbeaten Scranton Prep 35-14 in the quarterfinals. Junior Drew Eisenhower exploded for 134 yards and 2TD on 14 …
Read More »Bob Wolfrum-Wyomissing
The Spartans took on Scranton Prep on Saturday afternoon in a battle of undefeated teams at Gov. Mifflin. The winner would move on to the Class 3A state semifinals. The loser’s season would be over. Bob Wolfrum emphasized to his players in the locker room at halftime that they were …
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