Edwin Suarez-Muhlenberg

Edwin Suarez has an impressive skill set. He can run the floor, handle the ball, shoot from beyond the arc, and dominate the boards. Did I mention that he’s 6’6? The Muhlenberg senior is putting up nearly 16 points and ten rebounds per game. He has worked tirelessly on his 3-point shooting since this summer. The all-county selection only made one shot from 3-point range last season. He already has connected on four 3’s this year. Suarez poured in a season-high 23 points against Red Lion two weeks ago. Head coach Matt Flowers told me that college coaches are missing out if they’re not recruiting Suarez. Flowers likes his work ethic and motor. The (4-0, 1-0) Muhls are leading Berks County in scoring at 72 points a night. They dropped 80 on Daniel Boone in their last game. Suarez is happy with how the team is playing, but said they’re not close to reaching their potential. He would like to see them improve their chemistry which is understandable considering Muhlenberg lost three of its top four scorers to graduation. Junior guard Xzavion Robertson is providing a big lift off the bench. The 5’10 lefty is averaging 12.5 points. Suarez talked about his ability to create off the dribble and get everyone involved. The Muhls went (15-4, 9-2) last season and won the Division 2 championship in the Berks Conference. Their season ended at the hands of the Red Knights. Reading defeated Muhlenberg 75-55 in the District 3-6A semifinals. Suarez has watched the Red Knights this year and he believes that they’re even better than the state championship team of 2020-‘21. I asked Suarez what’s the one gift that he would like for Christmas. He mentioned a vacation to the Dominican Republic or Puerto Rico. Thanks to Muhlenberg assistant coach Jeremiah Giddens for translating during our interview.