All-State – Berks Sports Report

All-State Baseball Teams

Paul Roberts — Tue, 02 Jul 2024 14:07:55 +0000

For the first time in several years, the Pennsylvania State Baseball Coaches Association released All-State selections. There are first and second teams for all six classifications in Pennsylvania. Gov. Mifflin and High Point Baptist each have three All-State picks. The Mustangs won their first state championship in school history this season. Here are all of the players that were chosen from Berks County.

Nick Fiorini-1st Team-Wilson-Sr.

Matt VanOstenbridge-2nd Team-Wilson-Sr.

Bryce Detwiler-1st Team-Gov. Mifflin-Jr.

Ethan Grim-1st Team-Gov. Mifflin-Jr.

Travis Jenkins-1st Team-Gov. Mifflin-Jr.

Alex Kelsey-1st Team-Exeter-Sr.

Liam Hilburt-1st Team-Fleetwood-Sr.

Bradon Howe-1st Team-High Point-So.

Landon Richard-1st Team-High Point-Jr.

Jacob Davenport-2nd Team-High Point-Jr.

All-State Team-Boys Basketball

Paul Roberts — Wed, 24 Apr 2024 09:09:00 +0000

Two high school basketball players from Berks County were selected to the PA Sports Writers’ All-State team. Reading’s Yadiel Cruz is a first team pick in Class 6A. Kingston McKoy of Berks Catholic was named to the third team in Class 4A.

After averaging 8.5 points as a junior, Cruz led the Berks Conference in scoring at 22 ppg. in the 2023-24 season. The 6’2 guard hit a team-high 48 triples for the Red Knights. He finished with 729 points as a senior, including a career-high 40 in a 71-62 victory over Harrisburg on January 13th. Cruz shot 54% from the field and 38% from beyond the arc, while averaging 7.2 rebounds. In just two years at Reading, he accumulated 1,010 points. Cruz was voted the Berks County Player of the Year in 2024. He also received the Dr. Richard Kleppinger Award from the Reading Berks Basketball Association. The Red Knights won 22 games and reached the state semifinals this season.

McKoy made the All-State squad despite playing in only 14 games. Unfortunately, his season came to an end on January 23rd when he suffered a fractured tibia against Reading. Berks Catholic rallied to win that game 61-59 at Lloyd Wolf Gymnasium. McKoy poured in a career-high 29 points in a thrilling 77-73 overtime victory at Trinity in late December. The 6’2 sophomore guard averaged 15 points this year. He also provided elite defense. McKoy was voted to the All-County team as well. The (23-5) Saints advanced to the second round of the PIAA-4A playoffs.

All-State Football Players

Paul Roberts — Fri, 29 Dec 2023 17:33:00 +0000

The PA Football Writers’ All-State teams were announced this week. Seven players from Berks County were selected including three on the Class 3A squad. Congratulations to all of these student-athletes!

Class 6A:

Tommy Hunsicker-Wilson (Athlete)

Class 5A:

Jayden Zandier-Exeter (RB)

Class 4A:

Ean Winchester-Twin Valley (TE)

Paul McClune-Twin Valley (OL)

Class 3A:

Caleb Brewer-Wyomissing (DL)

Ryker Jones-Wyomissing (LB)

Mason Semmel-Hamburg (TE)

All-State Boys Basketball

Paul Roberts — Sun, 08 May 2022 10:19:00 +0000

If you had the opportunity to watch the PIAA basketball playoffs, you know that there is a tremendous amount of talent in Pennsylvania. The Philadelphia area, District 12, produces several Division I players each year. Consequently, being recognized as an all-state player in our commonwealth is a great achievement. Three boys basketball players from Berks County received that honor this week.

Ruben Rodriguez of Reading was named first team all-state in Class 6A for the second consecutive season. The 6’1 junior led Berks County in scoring at nearly 20 points per game. He also averaged five assists, five rebounds, and three steals. Rodriguez guided the Red Knights to BCIAA and District 3-6A championships. The electric guard has scored 1,291 career points. He has accumulated 1,003 points over the past two seasons with the Red Knights. Rodriguez has earned the reputation as a clutch performer in big games.

Colin Payne of Exeter was named third team all-state in Class 5A. The 6’3 senior guard finished third in Berks County in scoring at 18 points per game. He knocked down 54 three-pointers this year. Payne helped the Eagles reach the state playoffs for the first time since 1999. They gave Chester a battle before falling 61-52 in the opening round. Payne is a three-sport athlete at Exeter. He was the quarterback of the football team and a starter on the baseball team. Payne threw for a single-season school record 2,363 yards as the Eagles captured their first District 3 title. He’s committed to Alvernia for basketball and football.

Hector Tiburcio of Antietam was named third team all-state in Class 2A for the second straight season. The 6’2 senior was a four-year starter for the Mounts. He ended his career with 1,426 points. Tiburcio led Antietam to the District 3-2A championship game in 2021 and 2022. He averaged 16.5 points this year and helped the Mounts win 20 games.

All-State Football Players

Paul Roberts — Wed, 29 Dec 2021 15:23:00 +0000

The PA Football Writers released their all-state teams this week. Berks County was well represented, including eleven selections on the Class 5A team! Six players from Wyomissing were named to the Class 3A team. Five Exeter standouts made the 5A team. Nick Singleton of Gov. Mifflin is the Player of the Year in Class 5A. The PSU commit set Berks County records with 6,326 career rushing yards and 116 touchdowns. Congratulations to all 22 of the all-state selections from Berks County.

Class 6A

Cam Jones-Athlete-Wilson

Jon Ramsey-OL-Wilson

Class 5A

Nick Singleton-RB (POY)-Gov. Mifflin

Jonah Naugle-OL-Gov. Mifflin

Trey Rock-LB-Gov. Mifflin

Eden Johnson-DB-Gov. Mifflin

Eric Nangle-RB-Exeter

Joey Schlaffer-TE-Exeter

Kyle Helm-OL-Exeter

Ty Yocum-LB-Exeter

J.R. Strauss-LB-Exeter

Tanner Maddocks-DB-Fleetwood

Nate Millard-Specialist-Daniel Boone

Class 4A

Logan Klitsch-QB-Conrad Weiser

Aanjay Feliciano-WR-Conrad Weiser

Class 3A

Tommy Grabowski-RB-Wyomissing

Amory Thompson-Athlete-Wyomissing

Aiden Mack-TE-Wyomissing

Jven Williams-OL-Wyomissing

Jack Miller-LB-Wyomissing

Nevin Carter-DB-Wyomissing

Diohnny Ruiz-Athlete-Hamburg