Boys Basketball

The most successful postseason in Berks boys basketball history led to a heavy haul on the All-State teams. Led by Class 6A Player of the Year Ruben Rodriguez of Reading High, Berks landed a record seven All-State selections,…

After a season like no other in program history the Exeter Eagles and their head coach, Matt Ashcroft, have again been recognized for their work. Senior stalwarts Anthony Caccese and Zyion Paschall earned spots on the Pennsylvania…

What Ruben Rodriguez, Rick Perez and the Reading High basketball program have done over the last three seasons is astounding: Two PIAA championships Three District 3 titles A program-best 32-1 season A three-year record…

(Updated to correct playoff appearance reference.) Eric Luckenbill never envisioned himself as a basketball coach. Years ago he offered to keep the scorebook at Emmaus, where he teaches social studies. That drew him deeper into…

After scoring the last of his 2,008 career points, after winning the last of his dozen championships, Ruben Rodriguez was emotionally drained and physically exhausted. He had nothing left to give. “I’m done,” he said, relieved and…

Wilson grad Stevie Mitchell was honored with several awards at Marquette’s annual team banquet Tuesday following its record-setting season. Mitchell, a sophomore guard, was recognized with the Deflection Champion Award, the…

Donyell Marshall became an overnight sensation in the summer of 1990, just before his senior year at Reading High. No one outside of Pennsylvania knew much about him until he attended the NIKE All-American ABCD Camp at…

(This story has been undated to reflect that Jayden Kantner, who played at Brandywine Heights this season, is planning to transfer to another Berks school.) After an historic season which saw Reading High win a state…

The most successful postseason in Berks boys basketball history provided a slew of memorable games – four of which went into overtime. With Reading High winning the Class 6A title, Exeter reaching the 5A title game and…

People often post on social media: “That was the best basketball game I’ve ever seen!” Ever? Geez, where do you even begin? If you’ve been watching the sport for 20, 30, 40 years or more like some of us you’ve seen countless…