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Luis Valentin couldn't find his way out of the spotlight Friday night. There were times the Muhlenberg senior basked in it, others when he was scorched by its heat. In a frantic final minute against unbeaten Berks Catholic he…

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.) Luis Valentin forced two key turnovers in the final minute as Muhlenberg held off unbeaten Berks Catholic 48-46 Friday in a thrilling Berks…

Friday, Jan. 13 Wilson58Daniel Boone38Aidan Melograna 8 points for Bulldogs (4-1 Berks I, 10-3). Brendan Gaines 16 points for Blazers (0-4 Berks II, 3-10).Reading High82Twin Valley38Ruben Rodriguez 24 points, Yadiel Cruz 18 for…

Ruben Rodriguez could end up as the most accomplished basketball player in Berks basketball history. The Reading High senior has already won three District 3 gold medals and could be headed for a fourth. He's been named first-team…

(This story has been updated with additional information.) Looks like a lot of basketball players could be cutting classes early at Berks Catholic on March 2 if the Saints boys and girls teams return to District 3 championship…

Thursday, Jan. 12 Gov. Mifflin51Conrad Weiser20Delsin McNeil 23 points for Mustangs (1-3 Berks I, 4-9). Scouts fall to 0-5 Berks II, 3-10.Oley Valley62Conestoga Christian53Chase Rubendall 18 points, Keith Neal 13 for Lynx…

MikeDragoSports.com goes one-on-one with a Berks basketball player to find out what’s on his or her mind — on the court and off. Alexis Hess, Fleetwood Senior forward Q: Which class in school is even more…

To purchase these Susan L. Angstadt photos or others from the game, click here. Reading High remained unbeaten in Division I of the Berks Conference Wednesday with a 77-60 win over Muhlenberg. Prior to the game Rick…

Wednesday, Jan. 11 Exeter52Conrad Weiser29Kevin Saenz 17 points for Eagles (3-2 Berks II, 7-4). Brady McKee, Evan Miller 7 points each for Scouts (0-5 Berks II, 3-9). Tuesday, Jan. 10 Reading High77Muhlenberg60Ruben…

Mark Rajnath emerged from the Schuylkill Valley locker room Tuesday night wearing a construction hard hat. It was appropriate gear. In a 43-31 win over rival Hamburg that was more about work ethic and determination than skill or…