Tag Archives: Eagles

Alex Kelsey-Exeter

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 …

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Aidan Dauble-Exeter

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 …

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Reece Garvin-Exeter

Neffsville is becoming Reece Garvin’s second home. The 6’3 junior scored a career-high 21 points as Exeter beat Mechanicsburg 66-49 in the second round of the PIAA-5A playoffs at Manheim Township. The Eagles played the Blue Streaks here on January 18th and Garvin dropped 20 points in a 74-62 victory. …

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Matt Ashcroft-Exeter

Wins usually don’t come easy if you’re still playing high school basketball in March. Exeter found that out against Fox Chapel in the opening round of the PIAA-5A tournament. The Eagles held on for a thrilling 62-57 victory. “They consistently battle through adversity…I’m just happy for this community and for …

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Reece Garvin-Exeter

Reece Garvin suffered an injury in the Berks Conference Championship and missed Exeter’s first three games of the District 3-5A playoffs. The versatile 6’3 junior was thrilled to be cleared for the District 3 Final on Thursday at the Giant Center. “It was amazing. They’ve been fighting hard for me …

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Anthony Caccese-Exeter

When Exeter faced Berks Catholic two weeks ago, Anthony Caccese erupted for a career-high 27 points in a 49-45 win. The Eagles met the Saints again in the Berks Conference semifinals on Wednesday at Santander Arena. As Yogi Berra once said, “It’s like deja vu all over again.” Caccese finished …

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Zyion Paschall-Exeter

Exeter point guard Zyion Paschall takes a lot of pride in his defense. “I feel like I’m one of the best defenders in the county, and I really don’t care who you are. I’m gonna lock you down,” stated Paschall. The 5’10 senior also came through on the other end …

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Matt Ashcroft-Exeter

Cedar Crest rolled over Gov. Mifflin by twenty points on Monday in Shillington. Exeter head coach Matt Ashcroft was there to witness that impressive performance. The Falcons’ return trip to Berks County had a much different outcome. Exeter dominated Cedar Crest 62-42 on Friday at Reiffton. The nightcap of the …

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Richie Karstien-Exeter

Richie Karstien remembers how his freshman season ended and it still doesn’t sit well with him.  “We won our second round of playoffs and the seniors were [acting] like we won the Super Bowl. We’re trying to make this a normal thing, always winning the District ‘chip’. We’re trying to …

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Anthony Caccese-Exeter

If you’re wondering how exciting Exeter’s 21-17 win at Manheim Central was on Friday night, Anthony Caccese said it was the best game he thinks he ever played in. Keep in mind that Caccese and the Eagles upset Gov. Mifflin for the District 3-5A championship a season ago. Nate Pashley’s …

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