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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 …

It was a magical season at the “Castle on the Hill.” It started with an 87-68 rout of Central York on December 6th. Ruben Rodriguez and Aris Rodriguez combined for 61 points in the opener against the Panthers. It ended back at the Geigle Complex with a celebration on Saturday. …

The winningest boys basketball program in Pennsylvania history met a perennial power from the Philadelphia Catholic League on Saturday night at the Giant Center. Reading and Roman Catholic have combined for seven PIAA championships. The Class 6A Final lived up to the hype. The 5,025 people in attendance saw an …

Exeter junior guard Alex Kelsey gave a brief, but accurate description of Imhotep Charter’s basketball team. “They have no weaknesses at all. It’s ridiculous,” said Kelsey. The (30-3) Panthers rolled over the Eagles 78-40 in the PIAA-5A championship. Exeter was making its second trip to the state final and first …

Reading is the highest scoring team in the Berks Conference at 70 points per game. The Red Knights can also play some defense. The District 3 champs rolled over Spring-Ford 55-32 in the PIAA-6A semifinals at Coatesville. The (28-4) Rams were held to 17 points in the first 24 minutes. …

Not many coaches can say that every player they put on the court can score. Matt Ashcroft can make that statement. Balanced scoring has carried Exeter all season long. In the PIAA-5A semifinals at Altoona, it was Aidan Dauble’s turn to step up. The 6’2 freshman provided nine points off …

If you thought Reading would be sluggish after traveling three hours to Altoona, think again. The Red Knights jumped on New Castle early and never looked back. Reading blew out the Hurricanes 72-48 in the PIAA-6A quarterfinals on Saturday afternoon. New Castle committed seven turnovers in the first quarter and …

It’s called March Madness for a reason. Exeter trailed by four points in overtime and both of its all-county players had fouled out. The Eagles had two freshmen on the floor against Peters Township in the PIAA-5A quarterfinals. Kevin Saenz took control and Exeter pulled out a thrilling 75-72 victory …

Malik Osumanu has seen what it takes to win a state championship. His brother, Moro, had 21 points and 12 rebounds in the PIAA-6A Final two years ago. Moro Osumanu led the Red Knights to a thrilling 58-57 victory over previously unbeaten Archbishop Wood. He’s now playing at West Chester …