Top 5 Games Week 1 for District 3
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Continue ReadingFor someone like me who coached football for 15 years week 1 was a special time because you always felt like you had a chance at a successful season because you are 0-0 on the season until you kick off in the 1st game. There are several good games on the docket for week 1 in District 3. Below is a selection of 5 games I picked.
Game 1 Manheim Township vs. Cumberland Valley.
Last year Manheim Township and Cumberland Valley played two classic games. 1st in week one Cumberland Valley won 31-27. Then in the playoffs, Township got their revenge with a 37-31 win. Both teams are bringing back a ton of players from last year’s team, so it should be an entertaining game again. I also expect both teams to have a chance at competing for District 3 Title this season, so this again could be a match-up later this season as well.
Game 2 Wilson at Roman Catholic.
I covered this game last year and I came away really impressed by Roman Catholic and the team they had. They went on and had a successful season and now will host Wilson this year. Wilson one of the best teams in District 3 year in and year out, should have a better chance at competing this year with the experience of playing against Roman Catholic last year. Both teams I expect will have good teams this year. Also, I have to give both teams credit for scheduling tough non-conference games between each other. Lastly, I have seen Wilson in the past struggle in the non-conference but always seems to find a way to compete in the league. I expect no difference this year.
Game 3 Susquehanna Township at Milton Hersey
Do you want to watch a game between a bunch of talented athletes? Then this is the game for you. Both teams have a ton of skilled players on both sides of the ball. This has a chance of being a track meet. Susquehanna Township rebounded last year to have a winning season after having a few down seasons. They bring back a ton of talented players including wide receiver Lex Cyrus Lex Cyrus 5'9" | 170 lbs | WR Susquehanna Township | 2025 State PA . I expect them to be just as good or even better. Milton Hershey also had a winning season last year and they are hoping to break through again. This should be a fun one to watch.
Game 4 Twin Valley vs. Schuylkill Valley
Both teams had successful seasons last year, but both feel like they can be even better this year. Twin Valley returns a ton of talented players and could be the favorites to win Section 3 of the Lancaster-Lebanon League. Head Coach Brett Myers has done a nice job rebuilding Twin Valley after a successful run at Middletown. His son Evan Myers Evan Myers 5'10" | 180 lbs | QB Twin Valley | 2025 State PA returns as a 2nd year-starting quarterback. Schuylkill Valley is trying to win there 1st section title in School History. They will have to beat ultra-talented Lancaster Catholic. They are led by Dominic Giuffre the do-everything running back. This should be an exciting match-up.
Game 5 Berks Catholic at Loyalsock.
Loyalsock and Berks Catholic played last year when Loyalsock won week one with a 34-21 win. Both teams bring back a ton of talent, so I expect a competitive game. Loyalsock is loaded at the skill positions and should be good in the trenches as well. Berks Catholic is a hungry team trying to overcome a 5-6 season last year. Berks Catholic is a Senior laden team, so they should be able to have a strong season. Loyalsock is a team coming off an 11-2 season and brings back a very good team. I expect a highly competitive game.
Final Thoughts:
There are plenty of great week 1 games, so I just showcased 5 of them. I expect a great season of High School Football and I am excited for week 1 to get started.