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Matt Hoffert knew Pierce Mason was ready for a breakout game when the Hamburg tailback said before practice earlier in the week that his ailing ankle felt so good he didn't think he needed to tape it up. "'I feel like myself right…

ELLIOTTSBURG -- Schuylkill Valley’s football season came to an end with a 45-21 loss to West Perry Friday night in a District 3 Class 3A quarterfinal. The third-seeded Mustangs (10-1) jumped out to a 24-0 lead in the first quarter…

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.) Pierce Mason looks healthy again, and so do the Hamburg Hawks. The senior tailback broke off four touchdown runs as the fourth-seeded…

FRIDAY'S GAMES (all games at 7 unless noted)MikeDragoSports.com/LNP coverageDistrict 3 Class 5A first round (9) Cedar Cliff at (8) Shippensburg(12) Cocalico at (5) ElizabethtownFollow Jeff Reinhart(10) Garden Spot at (7) DoverFollow…

1 Before this season Hamburg and Schuylkill Valley traditionally ended their seasons meeting each other in the Frost Bowl. Neither ever played much after that. The Panthers qualified for the District 3 Tournament just six times…

When Berks Catholic lost its Week 9 game to Cocalico its hopes for a District 3 football playoff spot evaporated. The Saints never imagined that two weeks later they'd be holding aloft a trophy. "This was a good surprise," said…

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.) Berks Catholic ended a difficult season by lofting a trophy, their 49-14 win over Pine Grove Thursday night giving them their first Eastern…

When practice was over Wednesday evening Matt Hoffert marched his Hamburg football team up and into the home bleachers and had them sit facing the field. He wanted them to see the view from there and understand that after Friday,…

First-round byes are a standard part of the NFL playoffs. Teams with the best records earn a week off to rest and prepare. Bye weeks traditionally haven't been a big part of the District 3 football playoffs. Twin Valley coach Brett…

(Note: This story has been updated to show changes in game dates.) Berks Catholic fell short of qualifying for the District 3 football playoffs but its season isn't over. The Saints (4-6) will play one final game, Thursday at…

Max Hurleman enjoyed his "homecoming" at West Point last month even though his Colgate football team lost to Army. The Raiders running back got to visit with his former Wyomissing coaches and a couple formers Spartans before and…

Linemen of the Week Section 1 Logan Kurzweg, Wilson: Center earned high blocking grade in 27-21 win over Manheim Township; defensive tackle played aggressively and had two tackles. Kyle Lash Section 2 Kyle…

Nick Crocona Senior linebacker Q: If you could make only one happen, which would it be: The Eagles win the Super Bowl or the Phillies win the World Series? I wish I could just say both! If I had to choose one I…

Reading High has produced some of the greatest receivers in Berks history. Tony Hardy was a Big 33 Classic MVP and an All-State pick. Richie Reyes was an All-State pick, too. Charlie Randall topped many of their receiving records. …

District 3 Class 3A quarterfinal No. 4 Hamburg (8-2) vs. No. 5 Upper Dauphin (8-2) Kick: Friday, 7, at Hamburg. Series: First meeting. Hawks update: Have finished with 8 wins for just the fourth time in…

Exeter and Wyomissing used big Week 10 wins to complete perfect regular seasons and hold their spots in the in the PennLive.com state rankings. The Eagles, No. 2 in Class 5A, won 21-17 at Manheim Central to claim the…

Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week Exeter linebacker Lucas Palange admits he was a little nervous, given the situation. The Eagles' 21-17 lead at Manheim Central was in grave danger when the Barons…

Diamond Credit Union Lineman of the Week It was easy to see Kyle Lash making plays on defense for Exeter Friday night. He seemed to be in the Manheim Central backfield as often as the Barons' backs, especially in the final…

Less than three weeks before the start of practice Hamburg is again without a boys basketball coach. Mike Donley, approved by the school board last week, has had a change of heart and resigned from the position. He was hired to…

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week Cam Jones was the Lancaster-Lebanon League's only four-way all-league a pick a year ago, earning recognition as a defensive back, kick returner, wide receiver and at…