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Diamond Credit Union Lineman of the Week Offensive linemen rarely stand out. It's not easy to see their technique or effectiveness in a crowded space along the line of scrimmage. That's not the case with Wyomissing's Jven Williams:…

When Exeter beat Wilson 42-14 in early September it ranked among the greatest wins in program history. A week later the Eagles blew a 14-point halftime lead and lost at Hempfield. The buzz generated and the momentum gained by…

Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week It only figures that in the most important football game Exeter has ever played Ty Yocum was at the forefront on both sides of the ball. He made a key call on offense that…

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week Quarterbacks on championship teams rarely get overlooked; Exeter coach Matt Bauer says his sometimes does. There was no over-looking what Colin Payne did Friday when he…

The PIAA Class 3A semifinals will feature a rematch between coaches Bob Wolfrum of Wyomissing and Albie Crosby of Neumann-Goretti. They faced each other in a 2012 semifinal when Crosby coached Imhotep Charter. The Spartans won that…

Apparently September football is overrated. Penn-Trafford, like Exeter, was 2-2 after the first month of the season. Friday those teams will meet to determine a spot in the PIAA Class 5A championship game. The Warriors (11-2)…

Photo gallery provided by Tim Macrina These photos and others of Wyomissing soccer can be purchased at: www.timmacrina.com. Aiden Mack with one of his two sacks. (Tim Macrina photo) Spartans' Ryker Jones recovers a…

Drew Eisenhower realized right away Saturday what kind of day it was going to be. On his first carry, a sweep around the left side, he got to the edge, then saw a Scranton Prep defender waiting for him. "Next thing you know he's on…

Wyomissing coach Bob Wolfrum says that you should never expect one-sided games this deep in the state playoffs yet the Spartans keep proving him wrong. The District 3 champs scored on their first three possessions and went on to…

After a shaky start Gov. Mifflin regained control of the District 3 Class 5A championship game Friday, scoring on its first two possessions of the second half to take the lead. The Mustangs forced a field goal after the Eagles reached…

By Jason Guarente -- MikeDragoSports.com senior correspondent The kickoff that helped Exeter make history was basically an accident. It wasn’t even supposed to go in that direction. For a fleeting second the wind that tormented…

The temperature hovered near freezing. The wind relentlessly whipped across the field. Exeter quarterback Colin Payne felt right at home. As a kid he used to go out in the snow and the rain and throw the football around, preparing…

Some may be surprised to see Wyomissing unbeaten and back in the PIAA Class 3A quarterfinals a year after graduating six All-State and 13 all-league picks from a team that reached the state championship game. Bob Wolfrum isn't one…

Exeter pulled off one of the greatest upsets in Berks football history Friday, knocking off top-ranked Gov. Mifflin 31-28 in the District 3 Class 5A championship game at Mifflin Stadium. The game came seven weeks after the Eagles…

In his mind, Jose Landrom is a defensive player. He likes hitting people. No, make that, he loves hitting people. "Sometimes we have to tone him down in practice," said Gov. Mifflin coach Jeff Lang. "We're worried about other kids…

Bob Wolfrum's Thanksgivings always used to start with football. His father, Andy, coached at Frankford in Philadelphia during an era when many high school teams played on Thanksgiving morning. The Wyomissing coach has always wanted…

Ja-Mhi Jackson was encouraged when he saw that his new team ran the Wing-T offense, same as he had back home with the Yonkers (N.Y.) Force. I got this, he figured. Then he took a look at Wyomissing's play book. The plays were…

Matt Bauer had high hopes for this Exeter football team. He knew he had a core of gamers coming back, led by Ty Yocum and J.R. Strauss, and he wanted to challenge them. He put Central York -- and the best quarterback in the state,…

It's a short trip from Exeter to Gov. Mifflin Stadium, maybe 15 minutes if traffic is forgiving. For Exeter center Kyle Helm the journey to the District 3 Class 5A championship game has been a long one. He had to endure three…

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. Amory Thompson, Wyomissing Senior…