Three Berks County baseball teams qualified for the state playoffs. Congratulations to Wilson, Muhlenberg, and Kutztown for advancing to the PIAA tournament. The action begins on Monday all across Pennsylvania. Here are the first round matchups involving the Bulldogs, Muhls, and Cougars. Class 6A District 3 runner-up Wilson meets District …
Read More »Nick Hugo-Kutztown
Nick Hugo had the best seat at Wenger Field in Fredericksburg to see Bryce Schafer toss a complete game gem in the District 3-2A championship. Hugo is a two-time all-division catcher for the Cougars. Schafer is also his best friend. “He left it all out there. He’s been fighting through …
Read More »Tim Mertz-Kutztown
I asked Kutztown head coach Tim Mertz what his expectations were before the season. Mertz paused, and then paused some more. Finally, with a grin on his face, he collected his thoughts and said he has high hopes. In his humble fashion, Mertz referred to his team as “solid.” It …
Read More »Grant Fitzgerald-Kutztown
Grant Fitzgerald will never forget his appearance last season against Brandywine Heights. The senior lefty gave up a tiebreaking home run to Joe Crist in a 7-5 loss to the Bullets. One year later, almost to the day, Fitzgerald got some revenge. He tossed six strong innings and delivered an …
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Berks Sports Report Paul Roberts