All-State Boys Basketball Team

Paul Roberts — Sun, 04 May 2025 18:19:24 +0000

The Pennsylvania Sports Writers announced the All-State boys basketball team on Sunday. Congratulations to Kingston McKoy of Berks Catholic for making the first team in Class 4A. The 6’2 junior was the only player selected from Berks County. He was a third team pick last year. McKoy averaged 21.5 points and knocked down a team-high 63 three-pointers this season. He led the Saints to their sixth District 3 Championship. McKoy poured in a game-high 29 points and hit three triples as Berks Catholic blew out second-seeded Eastern York 67-44 at the Giant Center. The versatile guard, who is also elite on the defensive end of the floor, surpassed 1,000 career points in the state quarterfinals against Sharon. Berks Catholic reached the PIAA-4A Final for the first time. McKoy finished with a team-high 16 points in a 55-39 loss to Devon Prep. The Saints ended the year with a record of (25-6).

Here are the first team All-State selections, as well as Coach of the Year picks, in all six classifications.

Class 6A:

Chris Roantree-Father Judge-Coach of the Year

Kevair Kennedy-Father Judge-Player of the Year

Shareef Jackson-Roman Catholic

Jordan Ellerbee-St. Joseph’s Prep

Derrick Morton-Rivera-Father Judge

R.J. Smith-Imhotep Charter

Jaron McKie-St. Joseph’s Prep

Class 5A:

Paul Blackburn-Hershey-Coach of the Year

Stephon Ashley-Wright-Neumann-Goretti-Player of the Year

Cameron Sweeney-Hershey

Jayden Davis-Chartiers Valley

Ama Sow-Montour

Donte Tisinger-Greater Johnstown

Matt Gardler-Marple Newtown

Class 4A:

Jason Fisher-Devon Prep-Coach of the Year

Zane Conlon-Devon Prep-Player of the Year

Rowan Carmichael-Avonworth

Luca Foster-Archbishop Carroll

Kingston McKoy-Berks Catholic

Zion Moore-Belle Vernon

Reese Craft-Devon Prep

Class 3A:

Miguel Bocachica-West Catholic and Tony DiCenzo-South Allegheny-Coaches of the Year

Josh Pratt-Aliquippa-Player of the Year

Owen Schlager-Trinity

Drew Cook-South Allegheny

Jayvon Byrd-West Catholic

Nico Antoniacci-Riverside

Michael Hughes-Holy Cross

Class 2A:

Mike Schatzmann-Linville Hill Christian-Coach of the Year

Stephen Smucker-Linville Hill Christian-Player of the Year

Lucas Stanley-Union

Khamal Orange-Delaware County Christian

Josh Miner-Northwest

Owen Koleno-West Branch

Giovanni Sejuste-Linville Hill Christian

Class A:

Jordan Marks-Neighborhood Academy-Coach of the Year

Courtney Wallace-Neighborhood Academy-Player of the Year

Trey Keating-Nativity

Avery Collins-Erie First Christian

Jeremy Dietz-Conemaugh Valley

Nafis Dubose-Sankofa Freedom Academy

Landon Francis-Otto-Eldred

BCFCA Hall of Fame

Paul Roberts — Sun, 02 Jun 2024 20:39:00 +0000

The Berks County Football Coaches Association inducted its 21st Hall of Fame class on Saturday at the Green Valley Chateau. The BCFCA Hall of Fame now includes 139 members. It consists of former players, coaches, officials, and special contributors. Players must be at least 35 years old and coaches are required to be at least 50 with a minimum of 15 years of experience to be considered. I was honored to once again serve as the emcee for the banquet. Here are this year’s seven inductees.

Nolan McCready-He set a Berks County record with 2,110 receiving yards. The All-State pick was named the Berks County Player of the Year in 2001 when Wyomissing won a District 3 championship. McCready, who was also a standout defensive back, broke the school record with 107 receptions. He went to Penn State as a walk-on and became a starter at safety. The three-year letterman made the Big Ten All-Academic team three times.

Andy Roland-He was an All-County selection at tight end and defensive end for Wilson. As a senior in 2000, Roland established a school record with ten touchdown catches. The All-State pick was voted the Berks County Defensive Lineman of the Year. He was chosen to play in the Big 33 Classic. Roland became a four-year starter at Duke. He was nominated for the John Mackey Award which goes to the best tight end in the nation.

Chris Hangen-He was a two-time All-Berks linebacker at Reading, as well as an All-County kicker. Hangen went on to have a very successful college career at Millersville. He set a school record with 40 sacks from 1982-85. Hangen was a three-time All-Conference pick and a two-time All-ECAC selection at nose guard.

John Dallessandro-He was a physical presence at defensive end while playing for the legendary Andy Stopper at Reading. In 1957, Dallessandro was the first Red Knights’ player chosen for the Big 33 Classic. He played one season at LSU. Dallessandro was also a standout in baseball during his high school days.

Lloyd “Scoop” Clemens-He began his coaching career at Ontelaunee High School in 1927. Clemens became Muhlenberg’s first football coach in 1945. The Muhls won or shared the Berks County championship every year from 1947-51. Clemens won 70% of his games which ranks 8th in Berks history. In addition to football, he coached baseball, basketball, soccer, and track & field. His teams won more than 1,300 combined games and 32 championships over three decades. Clemens was a four-sport athlete at Schuylkill College which became Albright.

Scott Weidner-He was an All-County center at Reading and helped the Red Knights win their only outright Central Penn League title in 1977. Weidner spent more than thirty years as an official. He officiated two state championship games, five state semifinals, twenty District 3 finals, and the 2013 Big 33 Classic. Weidner was a crew chief for twenty seasons.

Dr. Gary Canner-He has been the orthopedic consultant for Wilson’s football team since 1986. Dr. Canner also served in that role for Wyomissing, Kutztown University, and Ursinus College. He graduated from Brown University and received his Doctor of Medicine degree from there as well. He attended the University of Pennsylvania for training in sports medicine. Dr. Canner established Berkshire Orthopedics in 1985.

coaches – Berks Sports Report

All-State Boys Basketball Team

BCFCA Hall of Fame