Football

A successful season can often lead to a first-round bye in the opening round of the district playoffs. It's considered a reward, and can give a team a chance to let nagging bumps and bruises heal. Exeter had a bye of sorts last…

Fans all around them might have been losing their minds, and their faith, after back-to-back losses to Gov. Mifflin and Exeter in the early weeks of the season. The guys in the Wilson huddle never wavered. They have been born and…

District 3 Class 4A first round Conrad Weiser (7-3) vs. Big Spring (7-3) Kick: Friday, 7, at Robesonia. Series: First meeting. District 3 Class 6A bracket: Click here. Trey Dianna Scouts update: Saw four-game…

District 3 Class 5A quarterfinal Exeter (6-3) vs. South Western (6-4) Kick: Friday, 7, at Don Thomas Stadium, Reiffton. Series: First meeting. District 3 Class 5A bracket: Click here. Eric Nangle Eagles update:…

Each Wednesday MikeDragoSports.com goes one-on-one with a Berks football player to find out what’s on his mind — on the field and off. Presented by ATT Sports, Inc. Sam Orzolek, Exeter Senior tackle Q:…

GoBigRecruiting.com Game of the Week Wilson (7-3) vs. York High (7-2) Kick: Friday, 7, at Smalls Athletic Field, York. Series: Bulldogs lead 1-0. Last meeting: Third-seeded Wilson defeated 14th-seeded York 40-13 in a…

Diamond Credit Union Lineman of the Week Jack Durning is good at multi-tasking on the football field. Not only does the Wilson center have to make the line calls and snap the ball, he often has to confront a nose tackle lined up…

Football fans clamor for the first state rankings to come out in August; they help build expectations and serve as a framework for the season about to unfold. At this point, and going forward, they're just window dressing. With the…

Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week Aaron Shuker ended his high school football season on top. After some trying times throughout the year the Muhlenberg senior came up with a pair of Pick-Sixes to spark a 38-6…

(Corrected to show Hamburg's first-round opponent, Berks Catholic opening date) Defending champs Gov. Mifflin and Wyomissing return to the District 3 football tournament as overwhelming favorites to repeat when the 40th annual…