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Wilson grad Luke Holman relishes pitching on the big stage at LSU

Mike Drago Apr 24, 2024

2024 Berks baseball coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Luke Holman has never shied away from the spotlight. When he pitched at Wilson he twice took the ball in district championship games and flourished, striking out 12 batters to beat Hempfield his sophomore year, then combining on a one-hitter in a…

The Bryce is right as Mustangs shut down Muhls

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No kidding, Matty V, it’s a no-hitter

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Players of the Year, Coaches of the Year, All-State lists

Apr 24, 2024

2024 Berks basketball coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union PENNSYLVANIA SPORTSWRITERS ALL-STATE Selected by sportswriters across the state. CLASSPlayer of the YearCoach of the Year6AJalil…

Reading’s Yadiel Cruz completes ‘Sensational’ story with All-State selection

Apr 24, 2024

All-State lists here Yadiel Cruz arrived in the United States two years ago with a basketball and a dream. He emigrated from the Dominican Republic to live with his father and his sister in Reading, and to fulfill his…

Berks Baseball schedule/scoreboard for Tuesday, presented by Diamond Credit Union (complete)

Apr 23, 2024

Tuesday, April 23 Parkland8Wilson7 (9 inn.)Christo Hunsicker 2 hits, 2 RBIs, run for Bulldogs (9-4). Tommy Hunsicker 3 runs, 2 walks, 1 hit. Nick Fiorini 3 RBIs. Monday, April 22 Twin Valley4Muhlenberg3Kooper Zdimal…

Berks III-leading Saints out-hit Cougars to score win in battle of division leaders

Apr 22, 2024

2024 Berks baseball coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Berks Catholic allowed a pair of first-inning runs Monday in a key Berks League crossover game against Division IV leader Kutztown but that…

Berks Track and Field season bests, updated with Stephan Meet results

Apr 21, 2024

(Include times and distances posted on pa.milesplit.com as of April 20) Schuylkill Valley's Luke Martinez. (PhilMarPhoto) Boys EventTop markSchool2024Berks Best2023Berks Best100Dylan SuttonBerks Catholic10.7410.85200Vincent…

2024 Leonard Stephan Meet: Boys results

Apr 21, 2024

Winners and top Berks finisher listed (with place). For complete results, click here: Gov. MIfflin's Sean Singleton wins the 200 Saturday at the Stephan Meet. (PhilMarPhoto) 100Jayden JohnsonConestoga Valley10.61Dylan Sutton…

With fallen brother on his mind, in his heart, Asher Madison runs to Stephan Meet gold

Apr 20, 2024

By Julie Pelchar Cohen -- MikeDragoSports.com senior correspondent Asher Madison officially introduced himself to the local track and field scene with flashy sunglasses and a thick black headband that pushed back blonde hair.He was…

Out of nowhere, Red Knights’ ‘Tofu’ muscles her way to Stephan gold

Apr 20, 2024

By Julie Pelchar Cohen -- MikeDragoSports.com senior correspondent Only a few years ago Oluwatofunmi Odeyemi knew very little about the shot put. “I had heard about it because of the Olympics,” the Reading High sophomore said.…

2024 Leonard Stephan Meet: Girls results

Apr 20, 2024

Winners and top Berks finisher listed (with place). For complete results, click here: 100Alondra Montijo-OrtizConestoga Valley12.06Alexis Hardy (2nd)Wyomissing12.54200Alexandra LeeSouthern Lehigh25.24Alexis Hardy…

Nine-run first helps Grim, Mustangs erase early struggle, ease past Barons

Apr 20, 2024

2024 Berks baseball coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Watch the game here Ethan Grim knew even before he got on the mound Saturday that he didn’t have much in his tool hit. His curveball and…