For the first time since 2018, Wyomissing enters a season with a starting quarterback not named Zechman. Zach and most recently Ben Zechman have been under center for the Spartans. Logan Hyde will take over that position this fall. “I’ve been playing quarterback most of my life. I’m really excited. …

The 51st West Reading-Sacramento Cultural Exchange program was a success for the players and coaches from Berks County. The West Reading All-Star Team went (6-2) during its trip to California last week. Tony Balistrere was the head coach this year. He was assisted by Jeff Ebner and Randy Hinsey. JayJay …

Here are my final 2023 high school baseball rankings for the Berks League. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! The baseball season ended Saturday with the conclusion of the PIAA playoffs. Kutztown was the last team standing from the BCIAA. …

Kutztown’s postseason ride came to an end on Tuesday at Big Spring High School. Perennial power Mount Union beat the Cougars 5-2 in the PIAA-2A semifinals. The (25-2) Trojans entered the game with a lofty team batting average of .371. Eight players in their lineup had at least one hit. …

Bryce Schafer tossed a complete game 5-hitter in Kutztown’s win over Halifax in the District 3-2A championship. The senior right-hander was back at work in the state quarterfinals on Thursday night at Pine Grove. Schafer threw six scoreless innings in a 9-0 victory over District 4 runner-up South Williamsport. The …

Baseball is a team game, but it’s controlled by one person. The man on the mound is the dictator. The Bulldogs were helpless against Julio Ermigiotti at Villanova Ballpark in Plymouth Meeting. The Lehigh commit fired a perfect game as Central Bucks West defeated Wilson 3-0 in the first round …

Three Berks County baseball teams qualified for the state playoffs. Congratulations to Wilson, Muhlenberg, and Kutztown for advancing to the PIAA tournament. The action begins on Monday all across Pennsylvania. Here are the first round matchups involving the Bulldogs, Muhls, and Cougars. Class 6A District 3 runner-up Wilson meets District …

Cedar Cliff head coach Justin Secrest gave the ball to Jordan Negley in the District 3-6A championship and it paid off in a big way. The senior southpaw held seventh-seeded Wilson to one run on four hits over 6.1 innings. The fifth-seeded Colts beat the Bulldogs 7-1 at FirstEnergy Stadium. …

After a 12-2 loss to Central Dauphin on April 22nd, the Bulldogs were one game over the .500 mark. Things have changed in a big way for Wilson over the past month. “I think we’ve been getting closer as a team and having confidence in one another. I think our …

Nick Hugo had the best seat at Wenger Field in Fredericksburg to see Bryce Schafer toss a complete game gem in the District 3-2A championship. Hugo is a two-time all-division catcher for the Cougars. Schafer is also his best friend. “He left it all out there. He’s been fighting through …