Zechman – Berks Sports Report

Ben Zechman-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Sat, 03 Sep 2022 17:00:00 +0000

When you’re the quarterback in a Wing-T offense, you know your passing attempts will be limited. Ben Zechman made the most of his opportunities at Pottsville on Friday night. The 6’2, 185-pound senior averaged 26 yards per attempt in a 49-0 rout. Zechman was 4-of-5 for 132 yards and two touchdowns. He hit Drew Eisenhower over the middle for a 47-yard score with 18 seconds remaining in the first half. The (2-0) Spartans went 74 yards in just four plays after an interception by sophomore Derek Macrina. The Crimson Tide trailed 35-0 at the break in their 130th home opener. Wyomissing started the third quarter with a screen pass that worked to perfection. Zechman dumped it off to Ryker Jones who raced 47 yards for a touchdown. Zechman has high hopes for Jones. “Oh my gosh, the sky is the limit for him. He is one of thee most athletic players on our team by far. He’s so fast. He’s powerful. He’s strong. He’s a really special kid,” said Zechman. The Spartans piled up 422 yards including 290 on the ground. Matthew Kramer, a 215-pound senior fullback, ran for a team-high 89 yards and a pair of touchdowns on nine carries. Charlie McIntyre chipped in with 72 yards on eight touches. Eisenhower provided 53 rushing yards and 70 receiving yards. Zechman praised the offensive line. He stated, “We’re kind of spoiled. They do such a great job of protecting on both passes and then getting down the field on runs. It’s really special to have them move guys so easily up front.” Jven Williams (6’5, 295), Pacen Ziegler (6’4, 275), and Caleb Brewer (6’5, 275) lead the way in the trenches. Williams is committed to Penn State. Brewer moved to tight end this season. Collin Niedrowski, Drew Forrey, and Jeremiah Diaz added touchdown runs. Pottsville was without standout DE/TE Joey Palko. The 6’4, 230-pound Bucknell commit is injured. Zechman enjoys making the trip up Route 61 to Schuylkill County. “This is honestly one of our favorite places to play. It’s like a college level stadium. They have a really nice band which is cool. They have a great student section. It’s a great environment for Friday night lights.” The (0-2) Crimson Tide was held to 132 yards. Parrish McFarland was limited to 44 yards on twelve carries. Tejay Allen went 10-of-15 for 76 yards with an interception. Pottsville hurt its cause with three turnovers in the first half. Wyomissing won at Veterans Memorial Stadium 42-14 a season ago. I asked Zechman about joining the Lancaster-Lebanon League this year. He replied, “It’s really gonna be fun. We always like playing harder teams because it makes us rise to a better level.” We also discussed his favorite teacher, sports movie, and food. The Spartans have been devouring the competition. They haven’t lost a regular season contest since 2018.

Ben Zechman-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Sat, 04 Dec 2021 01:20:00 +0000

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 a first down. That drive ended with a 5-yard TD run by Grabowski. Wyomissing would never look back. The (15-0) Spartans scored four touchdowns in the third quarter to put the mercy rule into effect. They went on to win 42-6 in the Class 3A state semifinals at Pennridge High School. Zechman finished 5-7 for 58 yards and two touchdowns. One TD pass went to Drew Eisenhower and the other to Charlie McIntyre. All three of them are juniors just in case you’re looking ahead to next season. Zechman loved how the Spartans bounced back after getting pushed around on the Saints’ 78-yard, 12-play opening TD drive. The 6’3, 180-pound QB definitely wasn’t expecting a rout against a team with the speed and Division I talent of Neumann-Goretti. The (12-2) Saints entered the game averaging 33 points and allowing only nine. Zechman and I discussed how the running game sets up the pass, and the depth that Wyomissing has at RB. Amory Thompson ran for 114 yards and a score. Grabowski added 108 yards and a touchdown on 18 carries. Backup fullback J.J. Jackson reached the end zone as well. The Spartans outgained the Saints 409-to-169. Neumann-Goretti senior quarterback Marqui Adams didn’t play in the first half due to an injury. Adams struggled in the second half going 1-11 for 17 yards and an INT. Wyomissing piled up 351 yards on the ground. The Spartans lost 25 seniors to graduation, but they’re headed back to Hersheypark Stadium next Saturday at noon for the Class 3A state championship! Zechman thinks they surprised a lot of people this year. The 3A Final is a rematch from last season when Central Valley beat Wyomissing 35-21.

Ben Zechman-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Sat, 18 Sep 2021 17:47:00 +0000

Zach Zechman was the starting QB and an all-state DB for the Spartans last year. Now his brother, Ben, is running the Wing-T offense for Wyomissing. The 6’3 junior was an efficient 5-7 for 82 yards and a TD in a 47-7 victory over previously unbeaten Hamburg. Zechman told me about one of the Spartans’ favorite pass plays which paid off in a big way against the Hawks. He described his relationship with emerging 6’5 WR Nevin Carter. Zechman explained how he keeps 310-pound lineman Jven Williams happy. Yes, it involves food. We also talked about James Franklin’s visit to Shillington and how Nick Singleton would look in a Wyomissing uniform.

Zach Zechman-Wyomissing

Admin — Sat, 21 Nov 2020 20:29:37 +0000

Wyomissing senior QB Zach Zechman went 9-11 for 173 yards and 3TD in a 44-14 rout of Danville in the state semifinals. Hear what he says about Amory Thompson’s TD grab. ⁦ @WyoFootball ⁩ ⁦ @Wyospartans ⁩ ⁦ @WyoAreaSD
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