Three years ago, Schuylkill Valley was (2-9). Times have changed quickly in Leesport. The Panthers won nine games a season ago to set a school record. They’re currently riding a seven-game winning streak and making their third straight appearance in the District 3 playoffs. “It’s great changing the culture here …
Read More »Luke Wagner-Twin Valley
Luke Wagner’s first extra-base hit of the season came at the right moment. Twin Valley’s junior catcher crushed a three-run double off the wall in left-center to put the Raiders up 12-7 in the 8th at Exeter. That was the final margin as Twin Valley extended its winning streak to …
Read More »Luke Giering-Exeter
Baseball is a funny game. One minute you’re in complete control and the next you’re fighting to stay on top. Exeter held off Boyertown 10-8 on a sunny Saturday in Reiffton. The Eagles led 7-0 in the 4th inning, but needed St. Joseph’s commit Alex Kelsey to get them out …
Read More »Luke Levan-Wilson
Wilson showed that size does matter in its BCIAA quarterfinal against fifth-seeded Exeter. Luke Levan, a 6’5 junior, scored a career-high 22 points in a 74-51 rout at West Lawn. “They don’t really have a dominant big guy and I like to think of myself as a dominant big guy…getting …
Read More »Luke Macdonald-Oley Valley
After Garet Blankenbiller graduated and moved on to play at Millersville University, many were wondering who would become the ace of Oley Valley’s pitching staff. The 6’5 right-hander threw a 2-hitter in the District 3-3A championship game against Trinity. Blankenbiller led the Lynx to 21 wins and an appearance in …
Read More »Luke Weller-Exeter
Luke Weller and his teammates didn’t think there was a chance that they would be playing on Friday. However, the staff at Exeter did a great job preparing the field after heavy rains came through Berks County on Thursday. The Eagles faced Twin Valley in their league opener. Both teams …
Read More »Luke Hughes-Berks Catholic
Luke Hughes has really enjoyed moving from the offensive line to fullback. The 6’3, 225-pound senior started at guard for three years at Berks Catholic. Hughes has rumbled for 428 yards in the Wing-T offense. He’s averaging 4.9 yards per carry with 6TD. Hughes is joined in the backfield by …
Read More »Luke Hughes-Berks Catholic
How do you slow down a 230-pound fullback? That’s a question that Berks Catholic’s opponents are going to have to answer this year. The Saints are ranked #8 in Class 4A in the PennLive preseason poll. Luke Hughes has made the transition from a three-year starter at guard to fullback. …
Read More »Luke Holman-Wilson
Wilson senior Luke Holman tossed 6 shutout innings in the Bulldogs’ 6-0 District 3 quarterfinal win over #10 seed Hempfield. Holman struck out 12 and allowed just 2 hits and 2 walks. The @UA_Athletics commit is 8-1 this year. @Wilson_Bulldogs [presto_player id=168]
Read More »Luke Holman-Wilson
Wilson senior Luke Holman tossed 6 no-hit innings in an 11-0 win at Muhlenberg. The 6’4 righty struck out 13 and walked 3. Holman is 4-0 this season with a 0.00 ERA! I caught up with the Alabama commit after the game. @Wilson_Bulldogs @WHSbsball [presto_player id=134]
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