Tag Archives: Berks

Getting down 12-0 to one of the top Class 6A teams in District 3 wasn’t exactly part of Snip Esterly’s game plan. “I calmly told them in the huddle that it’s just where we want them,” joked Esterly. The longtime head coach with 783 wins over 34 seasons is well …

It’s early January, but the Berks Catholic girls basketball team is already battle-tested. You won’t find any cupcakes on the Saints’ non-league schedule. They’ve faced Plymouth-Whitemarsh, Methacton, Delone Catholic, and Eastern York. Plus, Berks Catholic met St. Joseph by-the-Sea at a showcase in Wildwood, New Jersey. Saints’ coach Bob Birmingham …

The Berks Catholic Saints weren’t happy with their performance on Tuesday at Conrad Weiser. Berks Catholic trailed entering the fourth quarter before pulling out a 63-57 win. The Saints brought a different level of intensity into Thursday’s Division 2 matchup in Reiffton. They raced out to a 14-6 lead and …

Here are my final Berks County high school football rankings. I was fortunate enough to cover 22 games involving local schools this season. Thanks to the coaches and athletic directors for their assistance. It’s greatly appreciated. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come …

Parker Nein and Kevin Lawlor probably aren’t the first two names that come to mind when discussing the Berks Catholic basketball team, but they came to the rescue in the Saints’ season opener. Nein and Lawlor combined for 19 points off the bench in a 47-40 victory over Allentown Central …

The BCIAA announced its All-Star team for the 2022 football season. It was another exciting year of action across Berks County. Wyomissing reached the state semifinals in Class 3A and Exeter advanced to the District 3-5A championship game. Congratulations to these student-athletes. The competition for these awards was very tough. …

Here are my preseason rankings for the Berks County Girls Basketball League.  Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!  The records that you see below are from last season. Exeter and Muhlenberg switched places for the 2022-23 campaign.  The Eagles are …

The 2022-23 high school basketball season tips off tonight in Pennsylvania!  Last year, I was fortunate enough to cover 44 games in 94 days.  Two boys basketball teams from Berks County won District 3 titles (Reading and Berks Catholic) and another reached the championship game (Antietam).  I’m looking forward to …

Here are my preseason rankings for the Berks County Boys Basketball Conference.  Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow!  A lot can change between now and the end of March. Will it be a two-horse race between Reading and Berks Catholic?  …

Berks Catholic visited Wilson on January 11th for a Division 1 battle. The Saints came up short that night, but Ryan Koch showed everyone in West Lawn that he was legit. The 6’4 shooting guard finished with a career-high 27 points including 17 in the second half. He splashed six …