Kapp, Boyertown open up with win over West Chester Henderson
LOWER POTTSGROVE >> In the waning moments of the fourth quarter Friday night, Boyertown’s Jerry Kapp chased down and secured a loose ball by...
Mercury-Area Team-by-Team Girls Basketball Preview
Boyertown Head coach: Jason Bieber, ninth season. Last year’s record: 9-1 Pioneer Athletic Conference, 28-5 overall (PAC, PIAA-6A champs). Players to watch: Kylie Webb,...
Mercury-Area Team-by-Team Boys Basketball Preview
Boyertown Head coach: Mike Ludwig, ninth season. Last year’s record: 2-11 Pioneer Athletic Conference, 5-17 overall. Players to watch: Jerry Kapp, 6-3 Sr.; Marcus...
Pennypacker caps impactful 29-year coaching career at Pottsgrove
LOWER POTTSGROVE >> The most important message Rick Pennypacker ever conveyed to his players had nothing to do with the X’s and O’s of...
A to Z: A look back at the 2017 PAC football season
The 2017 fall high school football season was yet another to remember in the Mercury’s coverage area. Reloaded Perkiomen Valley picked up its second...
Spring-Ford’s Jarrod Marenger commits to Frostburg State
Name: Jarrod Marenger High School: Spring-Ford College Selection: Frostburg State University Sport: Men’s Lacrosse Anticipated Major: International Studies Parents: Ronna and James Marenger. Major Athletic Honors: Two-time varsity letter recipient,...
Pottstown vs. OJR: A Thanksgiving Day rivalry about more than just football
POTTSTOWN >> Thanksgiving Day 2017 felt like the rivalry of old between host Pottstown and Owen J. Roberts Thursday morning. With Pottstown’s Grigg Memorial...
Pottstown hosts Owen J. Roberts for final game in historic rivalry
POTTSTOWN >> The annual Thanksgiving Day rivalry game between Pottstown High School and Owen J. Roberts strikes up memories for anyone who has ever...
Line of Duty: Bethlehem Catholic’s front too much for Pottsgrove
ROYERSFORD >> The Pottsgrove football team knew the feeling. The Falcons spent much of the season dominating the opposition at the line of scrimmage...
Faison, Pottsgrove put it all on the line against Bethlehem Catholic
LOWER POTTSGROVE >> For all Rahsul Faison’s ability as a rusher, his patience is among the most important. Many times this season, Pottsgrove’s senior...