Baseball is a funny game. One minute you’re in complete control and the next you’re fighting to stay on top. Exeter held off Boyertown 10-8 on a sunny Saturday in Reiffton. The Eagles led 7-0 in the 4th inning, but needed St. Joseph’s commit Alex Kelsey to get them out …

The Reading Berks Basketball Association held its Winter Shindig at Victor Emmanuel II Beneficial Society on Wednesday evening. Local student-athletes receive thousands of dollars from the RBBA each year to further their education. The organization also raised more than $10,000 for the American Cancer Society as part of its Coaches …

As one former Berks County basketball star was helping his team advance to the Sweet 16, current standout high school players squared off in the Reading Berks Basketball Association Senior All-Star Games. Wilson graduate Stevie Mitchell and the Marquette Golden Eagles held off Colorado 81-77 on Sunday afternoon. Meanwhile, the …

Most high school teams are fortunate to have one 1,000-point scorer in their lineup. Central York has three of them. The Panthers showed off their offensive firepower in a 79-65 win over Reading in the PIAA-6A semifinals. The Red Knights held McDowell to 47 points in the second round and …

A lot of you are probably busy filling out your NCAA Tournament bracket. If there was a preseason bracket for the BCIAA baseball playoffs, Gov. Mifflin vs. Wilson would be a popular choice for the championship game this year. Two-time Berks Player of the Year Tyler Minick has already found …

Reading and Coatesville squared off for the 56th time at Martz Hall in Pottsville. This time a trip to the Final Four was on the line in the PIAA-6A tournament. The Red Knights overcame a slow start and rolled to a 62-44 victory. Reading lost to the Red Raiders 69-51 …

The 3-pointer has completely changed the game of basketball at the college and professional levels. Many teams are launching more shots from beyond the arc than ever before. Wyomissing, however, is more than happy to pound the ball inside. When you have a talent like Amaya Stewart, give her the …

A lot of the talk prior to Berks Catholic’s state playoff game against Neumann-Goretti was about who wasn’t on the court. Berks Catholic has been without talented guard Kingston McKoy since January 23rd. The 6’2 sophomore, who was averaging 15 points, suffered a fractured tibia during a win over Reading. …

Exeter ran into Imhotep Charter in the PIAA-5A championship game last year. It didn’t go well for the Eagles. They lost to Justin Edwards and company 78-40. Exeter got another shot at the Panthers on Tuesday night at Coatesville. Once again, the powerhouse from Philadelphia proved to be too much …

If you’re still playing hoops in March, it’s all about finding a way to survive and advance. Reading and Exeter were put to the test in the opening round of the PIAA boys basketball playoffs. The (20-10) Red Knights and (19-9) Eagles were able to hold off their opponents and …