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Carter Speyerer didn't expect to spend his senior season at Daniel Boone on the sidelines wearing a headset like one of the coaches. He expected to be the guy Blazers head coach Rob Flowers and offensive coordinator Adam Burkhart…

Conrad Weiser (4-2) at Hamburg (5-1) Kick: Friday, 7, at Hamburg. Berks League Section 2 records: Scouts 2-1, Hawks 1-1. District 3 rankings: Scouts No. 8 in 4A; Hawks No. 3 in 3A. Series: Scouts lead 24-10-2. Last…

It felt like old times again for Isaac Ruoss on Saturday. The senior fullback had a heavy workload -- a season-high 21 carries -- and scored the go-ahead touchdown in the final minutes to lift Navy over the University of Central…

Joey Svoboda has played football since he was in fifth grade. Loved it. Lived for it. Then one day he decided he didn't want to play any longer. "I just really wasn't liking it," said the Fleetwood senior tackle. "There wasn't a…

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. Cameron Harris, Hamburg Senior safety and wide…

GoBigRecruiting.com Game of the Week Gov. Mifflin (5-0) vs. Exeter (4-2) Kick: Friday, 7, at Don Thomas Stadium. Series: Mustangs lead 20-5. Last season: Nick Singleton rushed for 248 yards on 13 carries, Brandon…

ClassQualifiersByes6A85A1424A1063A82A41A2 The demanding schedule Berks Catholic plays has helped lift the Saints to the top position in the District 3 Class 4A power ratings. The Saints (4-1) jumped three spots to No. 1,…

Diamond Credit Union Lineman of the Week They should call Jven Williams "IHOP," considering all the pancakes he serves up. The 6-5, 310-pound offensive lineman was cooking Friday, throwing defenders to the ground in leading…

Wyomissing's win over Southern Columbia made waves across the state and caused a big shift in the PennLive.com rankings, leading to a new top-ranked team ... in Class 2A. Southern was bumped out of the top spot in that…

Wyomissing's 41-21 win over Southern Columbia easily ranks among the greatest in program history. But it isn't No. 1. Or even No. 2 or No. 3. Not even close. Mid-season games can't compare with the postseason, even if the win comes…

Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week Opponents learned a while ago not to throw to Nevin Carter's side of the field. He's 6-5, rangy, and a three-year starter at cornerback, with a pair of district…

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week Diohnny Ruiz might not have the fastest 40-yard time around but the Hamburg running back has "football speed," and that's all that really matters on a Friday…

Four takeaways from Week 6 of the high school football season: 1st Down: Where does Wyomissing go from here? Spartans celebrate at Southern Columbia. (Tim Macrina photo) After such a stunningly decisive win at Southern…

By Mitch Rupert -- MikeDragoSports special correspondentCATAWISSA — Southern Columbia defensive back Austin Helwig saw the sweep coming to his side. The senior placed his 5-8, 170-pound frame at the line of scrimmage looking to set an…

After giving up a combined 100 points the last two weeks the Fleetwood Tigers knew they had to get a little tougher up front, and a little more efficient on defense. They got tired of sending the kickoff return team back out there…

Pierce Mason Diohnny Ruiz and Pierce Mason each scored a pair of second-half touchdowns as visiting Hamburg broke from a halftime tie to beat Kutztown 47-34 in a Berks Football League Section 2 game Friday. The Cougars (0-3,…

Photos provided by Tanya Mace Tyler Givens, left, and Trace Brown (20) bring down Boone's AJ Hofer. (Tanya Mace photo) Christian Cacchione looks for running room against the Blazers. (Tanya Mace photo) BC's Trace Brown wraps…

Colin Payne threw three touchdown passes and Exeter returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns in a record-setting 77-7 win over Muhlenberg Friday in a Berks Football League Section 1 opener at Don Thomas Stadium. The Eagles…

Photos provided by Joe Mays and The Bulldog Hour. Jadyn Jones rushed for 156 yards and three TDs. (Joe Mays photo) T.J. Flite makes a one-handed touchdown catch against Penn Manor. (Joe Mays photo) T.J. Flite scores…

Two days ago Mitchell Gatz heard four little words that perhaps no Berks Catholic quarterback had ever heard before. "We're throwing the ball." That was the message from Saints offensive coordinator Dave Stahler, as the Saints…