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Josh McKoy is that rare basketball player who doesn't shoot enough. His coach at Berks Catholic, Snip Esterly, urges him every game to take more 3-pointers, but the 6-3 junior has seemed reluctant. "You should see him in…

David Turchi scored seven of his career-high 17 points in the final quarter, including a pair of key free throws, as Oley Valley used a big fourth quarter to beat Schuylkill Valley 47-43 Thursday in a key Berks Conference crossover…

By Sean McBryan -- MikeDragoSports.com correspondent The defending Berks League champions have gained a significant reinforcement at a critical time in the season. Taylor Koenig, who led Gov. Mifflin in scoring last season at…

Marcus Wilson is living out his 'Rudy' football dream. Overshadowed in high school, overlooked at two levels of college football, he continues to pursue his lifelong desire to play professional football. "You see so many stories…

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. Gerrell McNeil, Gov. Mifflin Senior guard Q: Who has been most influential…

Oley Valley and Morgan Snyder found out just how tough it is to score against the Berks Girls League's top defensive team Tuesday. The Lynx were held to nine first-half points in a 55-38 loss to the Division III-leading Spartans in…

Ruben Rodriguez didn't set any scoring records against Daniel Boone Tuesday, but he matched a pretty impressive one. The Reading High senior scored 33 points in the first half and 35 overall in a 102-24 Berks Conference crossover…

By Sean McBryan -- MikeDragoSports.com correspondent Schuylkill Valley’s Juliana Stichter scored 34 points over two league wins for the Panthers last week to earn Utilities Employees Credit Union Player of the Week. She…

(Correction: Initial rankings had Imhotep Charter listed in Class 4A; it is playing in 5A this season. The Class 5A and 4A rankings have been modified since earlier in the day. Berks Catholic and Fleetwood were each moved up one spot…

A season ago at this time Zyion Paschall would've never taken the shot that gave Exeter the lead for good Monday in a key 57-50 Berks Conference crossover victory over visiting Muhlenberg. Paschall would've certainly passed off; he…

All those hours spent on his driveway, putting up shot after shot, have paid off for Tulphocken's David Bednarczyk. He scored 17 points Monday in a 72-61 loss at Hamburg to become the eighth player in Tulpehocken boys basketball…

Jake Karnish wasted little time moving up Fleetwood’s all-time scoring chart this season. Fleetwoodscoring leaders Seniorseason PointsJake Karnish20231,202Dave Angstadt19831,201Dave Smith19641,176Jeff…

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.) Zyion Paschall converted a pair of clutch one-and-ones down the stretch and Exeter made 10 free throws in the final quarter to hold off…

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week “La Sencacion” lived up to his nickname last week. Yadiel Cruz, a junior and first-year player at Reading High, had his best all-around game of the season in a…

David Bednarczyk began running cross country in junior high mostly to get in shape for basketball, his first love and a sport he's played since he was old enough to hold that orange pumpkin. He found a certain peace in running that…

Fleetwood has won a state title and four district championships in boys basketball, but the Tigers have never recorded a perfect regular season. After opening this season with 13 straight wins they were in position to make history.…

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…

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…

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…