Week of Upsets and Breakout Performances
Southern Columbia snapped a year‑long disappointment by edging Wyomissing 34‑27 in a non‑league contest on Friday night, turning the tables on a previous loss.
The winning drive was anchored by Ayden Hockenbroch, who connected with Jace Malakoski on two short strikes — 17 yards and 14 yards — to move the ball into the red zone.
Joey Williams added two rushing touchdowns, one a 66‑yard burst and the other a 7‑yard dive, helping the offense stay ahead.
Wyomissing answered with a pair of long passes from quarterback Brady Eisenhower, who found Andrew DiFabrizio on a 69‑yard score and Ethan Betances on a 61‑yard strike.
Zander Westwood paced the Spartans on the ground with 116 yards on 13 carries, capping the fourth quarter with a 27‑yard touchdown run.
The teams will meet again at Frankford High School in Philadelphia on Thursday at 3:30 p.m., a venue that has become a frequent battleground for these squads.
Cocalico rallied from a 14‑13 deficit to defeat Muhlenberg 40‑21, scoring four straight touchdowns in the process.
Rocco Rigney and Connor Horning each found the end zone twice on the ground, while Adriel Baez threw three touchdown passes of 48, 27 and 16 yards, finishing with 240 yards through the air.
Fleetwood rolled past Kutztown 46‑26, with Chase Adams throwing three scores of 8, 35 and 69 yards and also adding a rushing touchdown.
Beau Fegely contributed a 65‑yard punt return and a 17‑yard run for another score, while Kutztown’s Hunter Amato opened the game with a 91‑yard kickoff return for a touchdown.
Other action included Phoenixville’s 27‑14 win over Reading High and Exeter’s 28‑6 victory over Norristown, rounding out a weekend of surprising results.