To avoid a (1-3) record in league play, Wilson had to beat one of the top pitchers in Berks County. The Bulldogs racked up a season-high 14 hits in a 6-5 victory over rival Gov. Mifflin that lasted nine innings. “As a little kid, I grew up wanting to beat …

Trying to predict the Berks Baseball League this year has been as difficult as trying to keep the fields dry. Oley Valley entered the weekend with four losses in its first six contests. The starting pitcher for the Lynx, Chase Kegerise, hadn’t been on the mound in two and a-half …

The beauty of baseball is that there isn’t a time limit. Until the final out is recorded, anything can happen. Muhlenberg proved that on Monday night in Shillington with a dramatic 4-3 victory over Gov. Mifflin. Gavin Moody hit a two-run double to left-center with two outs in the top …

Baseball players take different paths to reach the professional ranks. In the case of Caleb Ricketts, it meant staying in college for four years. “It helped me tremendously [to] grow as a player and a person, emotionally too. I was a totally different player than I was at 18. I’m …

Robert Moore celebrated his birthday in a unique way. The Reading Fightin Phils infielder went to Gettysburg and explored the battlefield and monuments. Moore turned 22 on Easter Sunday. He’ll get his first shot at the Double-A level on Friday night when Reading visits Bowie. Moore had a breakout season …

Gabriel Rincones Jr. is the #10 prospect in the Phillies’ organization, but he doesn’t pay much attention to rankings. “I try not to, but it’s inevitable for me to come across it. Sometimes I look my name up, but for the most part I try to keep away from that,” …

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 …