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Berks High School Football Chat

Mike Drago

11:31

Good morning. The chat will begin today at noon.

12:00

We will get started shortly.

12:01

You can enter your questions and questions now.

12:03

OK, time to kick things off.

Week 6 is here, and easily one of the biggest of the regular season.

Two key match-ups of unbeatens:

Wilson vs Township on Friday night

Wyomissing vs Fleetwood on Saturday night

12:04

Here's a preview of the Wilson game: https://www.readingeagle.com/sports/article/wilson-manheim-township-se...

Headed to Fleetwood practice this afternoon; will have preview of that game in Friday's Eagle.

Dante B.

12:05

How does Fleetwood stack up against the rest of their schedule? Is there a serious conversation about them in district playoffs?

Mike Drago

12:05

After Wyo, Tigers play Sch. Valley, Hamburg and Berks Catholic.

They close with Kutztown.

Tigers are currently No. 1 in District 3 Class 4A power ratings

12:06

http://district3.gimpsoftware.com/Football3Ranking.html?path=football

I'd say two more wins could get them a first-round home game.

12:07

The big question is whether Charlie Maddocks will be eligible, because he transferred following his junior year.

I'll find out more about that this afternoon, but unless he gets some kind of special waiver, he won't be eligible to play in PIAA playoff games.

BIg Time

12:07

Fleetwood would be playing the playoff games without their transfers?

Mike Drago

12:08

I haven't confirmed that yet. There are always circumstances. But, yes, that's a strong possibility.

Boondock Saints

12:08

Fleetwood has a lot of hype right now, which they deserve, but I don't think they can beat Wyo and BC

Dante B.

12:08

How does Fleetwood stack up against Wyomissing?

Mike Drago

12:08

Obviously, Tigers are stepping up a class -- actually, a couple of classes -- when they play the Spartans.

12:09

Wyo is No. 3 in the state in 3A for a reason. A really sound football team, with an explosive play-maker in Max Hurleman.

MC Hammer

12:09

My Spartans took care of business against a very underwhelming West York team. Needless to say, I’m very much looking forward to a good game this Saturday against Fleetwood.
One of the more interesting match-ups in this game is going to be the Spartan secondary against this prolific Tiger passing game. I have confidence the Spartans can match up, but this will be the biggest pass defense test we’ve faced this season. The Tigers also run the ball well and have size on the OL- should be a good test for a very good Spartan defense.

Mike Drago

12:09

Key to the Wyo pass defense will be how well Fleetwood pass-protects against all the blitzes they're sure to see.

12:10

Wyo has been very efficient in picking the right spots to blitz

LL fan

12:10

Watched Township at Cocalico last week and the only time Cocalico could more the ball was getting the ball on the perimeter not by just pounding it up the middle like Wilson likes to do with Lockhart. Does Wilson’s offense have enough playmakers to move the ball on township?

Mike Drago

12:11

Wilson will be the best offense Township has faced.

Plenty of play-makers there, in the backfield and at WR.

Bulldogs have a varied attack, and they're sure to throw in a few wrinkles Township hasn't seen from them yet.

LL fan

12:11

How big of a difference will Matt Fry be for Wilson this week? He’s a bigger body in Wilson’s secondary

Mike Drago

12:12

He'll make an impact, no doubt. In addition to making Wilson deeper, he'll bring experience and play-making ability.

I'm sure he can't wait to get out there after spending five weeks on the sidelines.

kahuna

12:12

If Fleetwood's transfers didn't have to sit out the first 3 games on their schedule, then they surely will be eligible to play in the playoffs

Mike Drago

12:13

The early sit-out is for in-season transfers. These were not in-season. I believe the Maddocks brothers transferred in January.

12:14

Charlie, the QB, is listed as 5-11. Listed.

That's a little generous.

But that doesn't matter right now. He moves around and makes plays.

Anzo’s mom

12:15

I think Wyo needs to play a tougher schedule. North Schuylkill was over rated and now if they eliminate BC it will be a sleeper season!

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