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This week’s semifinal round for four Berks County teams will either end in an eruption of jubilation or absolute heartbreak with little emotion in between.
Exeter, Wilson, Twin Valley and Wyomissing are on the verge of advancing to the championship game in their respective classes this Friday and Saturday.
In District 3 Class 5A, No. 8 Exeter travels to take on No. 4 Conestoga Valley in a Week 9 rematch.
Exeter is coming off a 24-21 upset over No. 1 New Oxford in the quarterfinals. Kicker Jacob Franek knocked down a 32-yard field goal as time expired for the win.
“They were excited to have another opportunity to play Conestoga Valley,” said Exeter coach Matt Bauer. “That kind of was their goal. Very excited, very sky high. We had to knock them back down to reality because the jobs not done.”
Jayden Zandier rushed for 147 yards on 27 carries and Carter Redding had three receptions for 130 yards and two touchdowns.
The Eagles (11-1) will also get their starting quarterback, Riley Martinez, back from injury.
The junior has missed the last five games, including the loss to Conestoga Valley.
“He (Riley Martinez) should make an appearance,” Bauer said. “We don’t know until we see it. We’re going to give them our best effort. Jake Hafer did a great job up to this point and to get us to this point. You’re going to see a lot of him too. So we’ll see what happens and who gives us a better chance to win.”
Exeter quarterback Riley Martinez is on the sidelines with an ankle injury during the 28-27 Conestoga Valley victory over the Eagles on Friday at Don Thomas Stadium. (BILL UHRICH/READING EAGLE)
The Eagles’ lone loss, 28-27, came after a failed two-point conversion by Zandier in the final seconds against Conestoga Valley.
Zandier finished with 191 yards and two touchdowns.
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Author : Reading Eagle, Pa.
Publish date : 2024-11-15 04:47:00
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