OJR, Pottsgrove, Phoenixville Football Wins, Pottstown Loses

Issue #127

Author

Drew Griffin
15 Oct

Pottstown Local Scoop

In this Pottstown Local Scoop Issue…

🌤️ Pottstown PA Weather

 📅 Massive List of Events This Week!

 🏈 Owen J. Roberts Wildcats Clinch Redemptive 40-14 Victory Over Boyertown, Eyeing Future Triumphs with Fresh Talent

 🏈  Phoenixville Phantoms Dominate Upper Perkiomen 49-21, Setting the Stage for Frontier Division Championship Showdown

 🏈 Pottsgrove Falcons Soar to Victory with Strategic Defense and Special Teams Plays, Overcoming Upper Merion Vikings 38-20

 🏈 Golden Panthers Pounce to Victory: PJP Dominates Pottstown 38-6, Skarbek and Terlesky Shine in Stellar Offensive Display

 🏈 Solanco Golden Mules Gallop to Victory, Overcoming Daniel Boone Blazers' Spirited Comeback with a 48-27 Win

⚖️ Toni Kirk Convicted on 21 Charges Related to Catastrophic Apartment Fire in 2020

 🏈 Eagles to Face Jets Without Key Cornerback Sauce Gardner in Today’s Game

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Owen J. Roberts Wildcats Clinch Redemptive 40-14 Victory Over Boyertown, Eyeing Future Triumphs with Fresh Talent

The Owen J. Roberts football team secured a redemptive 40-14 victory over Boyertown, avenging their previous season's defeat.

Quarterback Derek Hinrichs showcased a stellar performance with four touchdown passes and a rushing TD, while Mekhi Graham, a breakout freshman, caught three touchdown passes. The Wildcats demonstrated a strong game in all phases, building a 27-point lead by halftime and maintaining dominance throughout. Despite a spirited third-quarter comeback attempt by Boyertown, OJR swiftly countered, ensuring their win.

The team, now with a 6-2 record, is hopeful and focused on future games, aiming to host a district game as part of their seasonal goal.

Phoenixville Phantoms Dominate Upper Perkiomen 49-21, Setting the Stage for Frontier Division Championship Showdown

Phoenixville Phantoms triumphed over Upper Perkiomen with a decisive 49-21 win in the Pioneer Athletic Conference football contest, demonstrating a dominant first half and securing a 42-0 lead by halftime.

Deacon Williams and Samuel Moore notably contributed with substantial rushing yards and multiple touchdowns, while Ty Romance threw scoring passes to Shane Callen and Kevin Kingsbury. Despite an initial setback from an unexpected onside kick by the Indians, Phoenixville showcased resilience and strategic play.

The Phantoms (7-1 overall, 4-0 Frontier) are set to face Pope John Paul II for the Frontier Division championship, hoping for a favorable outcome compared to the previous season. Upper Perkiomen, despite the loss, sees potential progress not reflected in their current record.

Pottsgrove Falcons Soar to Victory with Strategic Defense and Special Teams Plays, Overcoming Upper Merion Vikings 38-20

Pottsgrove Falcons capitalized on special teams and defensive plays to secure a 38-20 victory over Upper Merion Vikings in the Pioneer Athletic Conference Frontier Division game.

Despite running only 26 offensive plays and gaining 77 yards in the first half, the Falcons managed to score 27 points, thanks to Bryce Caffery's impactful punt returns, Riley Delp's fumble recovery in the end zone, and Brandon McGinley's crucial interception.

Although Upper Merion showcased notable performances from sophomores Zahaid Edwards and Kylee Hill, Pottsgrove's strategic plays and utilization of opportunities, especially in the first half, paved the way for their win.

Both teams faced challenges, with Pottsgrove overcoming early-season special teams issues and Upper Merion navigating without their regular kicker and punter.

Golden Panthers Pounce to Victory: PJP Dominates Pottstown 38-6, Skarbek and Terlesky Shine in Stellar Offensive Display

Pope John Paul II (PJP) Golden Panthers showcased a stellar performance, defeating Pottstown 38-6, with a remarkable 314 yards of offense by halftime and scoring on five of seven first-half drives.

Boyd Skarbek, the PAC's leading rusher, contributed significantly with 115 yards and two touchdowns, while junior quarterback Luke Terlesky delivered a flawless game with 11-for-11 in the passing game, accumulating 204 yards and three touchdowns.

Despite the loss, Pottstown celebrated its Senior Night, honoring 21 football players and cheerleaders. PJP, now 8-0, is gearing up for a crucial showdown with 7-1 Phoenixville, which could determine who plays Spring-Ford for the PAC title on October 27.

The Golden Panthers are determined to avoid a repeat of last season's disappointments in the PAC title game and the District 1-4A championship, ensuring they stay focused and practice hard in the upcoming challenges.

Solanco Golden Mules Gallop to Victory, Overcoming Daniel Boone Blazers' Spirited Comeback with a 48-27 Win

In a Lancaster-Lebanon Section 3 game, Daniel Boone Blazers experienced a tough loss, falling 48-27 to Solanco after initially rallying from a 17-point deficit to tie the game.

Solanco's Golden Mules demonstrated a potent running game, accumulating 392 yards over 51 carries. Despite Boone managing to level the score in the third quarter, Solanco regained and extended their lead with a series of touchdowns, including a notable 62-yard punt return by Landon Steele.

Daniel Boone's quarterback, Dean Rotter, showcased a strong passing game with 273 yards, but the Blazers struggled with their rushing, achieving only 17 yards across 21 carries. Ultimately, Solanco secured their victory with a robust offensive performance in the latter part of the game.

CRIME

Toni Kirk Convicted on 21 Charges Related to Catastrophic Apartment Fire in 2020

Toni Kirk, 33, from Pottstown, PA, has been convicted on 21 charges, including aggravated assault and recklessly endangering another person, related to a fire she set at the Ashwood Apartment Complex in North Coventry Township on July 30, 2020.

The fire destroyed the building, causing over 100 residents to lose their homes and belongings, and resulted in several injuries, some of which were severe, with damages totaling over $6 million.

Initially, Kirk falsely accused her ex-boyfriend of starting the fire, but evidence pointed to the fire originating in her apartment. Sentencing will occur at a later date.

The incident, which required the response of over 200 emergency personnel, was described as "devastating" by Chester County District Attorney Deb Ryan, who also commended the first responders for their bravery.

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Eagles to Face Jets Without Key Cornerback Sauce Gardner in Today’s Game

The New York Jets will be without their first-team All-Pro cornerback, Sauce Gardner, who has been officially ruled out for the upcoming game against the Philadelphia Eagles due to a concussion, after being unexpectedly added to the injury report with an "illness" designation.

This comes as a blow to the Jets, who are already missing starting cornerback D.J. Reed due to a concussion last week. The Eagles, whose passing offense has been gaining momentum, may view this as an opportunity to exploit the Jets' weakened secondary in Week 6.

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