Owen J. Roberts makes quick work of Upper Merion
BUCKTOWN >> Playing in a Pioneer Athletic Conference Liberty Division known for prolific offenses, Owen J. Roberts is going the other direction — establishing...
Mercury Week 4 Preview: Winless Methacton hoping positivity pays off at Pottstown
During preseason, first-year Methacton coach Dave Lotier’s progress in rebuilding the Warriors’ program was evident. Following an 0-10 campaign that saw Methacton finish the...
Mercury Football Notebook: With offense grounded, Perk Valley’s special teams pulls out much-needed win
Over the past decade or so, Perkiomen Valley’s football program has become accustomed to success. The Vikings have claimed consecutive Pioneer Athletic Conference championships,...
Return TDs carry Perkiomen Valley past Pennridge, 18-12
GRATERFORD >> The combination of weather conditions and a big, physical Pennridge defense quieted the usually prolific Perkiomen Valley passing attack on Saturday. So...
Mercury Week 3 Football Preview: Pottsgrove intent on disarming Boyertown’s big plays
Boyertown’s triple-option offense is typically viewed as traditional smashmouth, three-yards-and-a-cloud-of-dust football. So it might come as a surprise to learn that six of the...
Back to PAC: Grinstead earns first win as Phoenixville head coach
His career took him away, but the pull of his community was ultimately too strong to keep him there. Fresh off a two-year stint...
Special teams seal Pottsgrove’s shutout of Methacton
FAIRVIEW VILLAGE >> Friday’s game at Methacton between the Warriors and visiting Pottsgrove was an old-school coach’s dream. Both defensive lines dominated for extended...
Defense, special teams shine in Spring-Ford’s winning debut
Heading into their season-opening matchup at Pa. Prep Live preseason No. 11 rated Bucks South, Spring-Ford’s players and coaches heard plenty about the Titans’...
Downingtown West turns the table on Perkiomen Valley
GRATERFORD >> Last season’s 5-5 finish led to Downingtown West watching the District 1 Class 6A playoffs from afar, an unfamiliar position for one...
Mercury Week 1 Preview: Boyertown, Upper Perkiomen keeping rivalry going strong
When the Pioneer Athletic Conference realigned into two divisions a few years back, it signaled a death knell to some of the league’s traditional...