Reading upset Exeter 5-2 at FirstEnergy Stadium. The Eagles had won six of their previous seven contests.

Muhlenberg blanked Conrad Weiser 9-0. Cooper Burr fired five hitless innings with nine strikeouts. Six players had at least one hit for the Muhls.

Daniel Boone defeated Twin Valley 9-1 in Birdsboro. Sophomore Greyson Bell gave up one unearned run on one hit over 5.2 innings. The southpaw racked up eleven strikeouts. Chase Yenser finished with three hits. He scored a pair of runs and knocked in two more.

Wyomissing used a four-run second inning to top Hamburg 5-1 on “Hawk Hill.” Chase Bailey held Hamburg to one unearned run on three hits in 5.2 innings. Teddy White provided two hits and two runs.

Berks Catholic hammered Brandywine Heights 16-1 in four innings. Henry Pflomm went 2-for-3 and drove in five runs.

Oley Valley cruised past Antietam 8-0. Nick DeBalko limited the Mounts to one hit in 4.2 innings. He struck out nine batters. The Lynx host Kutztown on Wednesday in a battle for first place in Division 4.

Schuylkill Valley beat Tulpehocken 15-5 in six innings. The Panthers took the lead with nine runs in the fourth inning. The Trojans committed eleven errors.

Kutztown held off Executive Education Academy 12-9. The Cougars built a 10-0 cushion in the top of the fourth. Ryan Walters was 2-for-2 with two walks. He scored three times and knocked in a couple of runs. Domanic Nolt added two hits and 2 RBI.

Seniors Timmy Fries and Gryffin Cappellano have been the catalysts for the (9-2) Lynx. Fries allowed three runs over 6.1 innings to improve to (5-0). The lefty gave up ten hits with six strikeouts and one walk. The Lebanon Valley College commit has struck out 50 batters and walked just seven in 31.2 innings this season. “It’s very important. All I think about is working ahead. I’m in charge of the at-bat. That’s my mindset,” explained Fries. He tossed a no-hitter with fifteen strikeouts last Wednesday against Brandywine Heights. “That kid is tough as hell. That’s all there is to it. He just bears down and goes at people,” remarked Brizek. Fries is also hitting .500 with a team-high 17 runs and 14 RBI. He has eight extra-base hits, including three triples and a home run. Fries went 2-for-4 on Monday with a triple. He knocked in one run and scored another.

Fries hit a dribbler in front of the plate with two outs in the bottom of the first that brought in sophomore Luke Zimmerman. Fries hammered a triple to center in the third and scored on a groundout to second base by his younger brother Danny. They’re enjoying the experience of being on the same team. “It’s awesome. My parents love it. I love it. I’m soaking in every moment I have with him…I love hanging out with him. I love going to hit with him at night,” said Timmy Fries. Danny, a junior first baseman, was 1-for-3 with 2 RBI against Wyomissing.

Oley Valley tacked on a pair of runs in the fifth for a 4-0 advantage. Following a leadoff walk to Zimmerman, Cappellano stroked a triple to right field. Danny Fries then hit a chopper to the left side of the mound. The third infield single for the Lynx allowed Cappellano to score. The (5-5) Spartans finally got a key hit in the top of the sixth. Sophomore Curran Cirulli launched a two-run double to right-center that made it 4-2. Fries got a strikeout and a pop up to shortstop to end the threat. Cappellano provided some insurance with two outs in the bottom half of the frame. His hard ground ball to third bounced off Cirulli’s foot which resulted in two runs. Cappellano, a Lackawanna College commit, has a lofty .528 batting average this spring. “He’s a dude. He’s always getting after it. Hard ground balls is what we want and that’s what he does…He’s an awesome guy. He’s an awesome player,” replied Fries. Brizek added, “We would be in very big trouble without him.” Cappellano took over on the mound after Fries reached 102 pitches. He struck out Noah and Aaron Rauenzahn to end it.

Noah Rauenzahn, who will continue his career at Alvernia, was charged with six runs, five earned, on eight hits. He went the distance for Wyomissing with four strikeouts and two walks. The senior righty also hit two batters. Rauenzahn reached 100 career strikeouts. Cirulli finished the day 3-for-3. Ryan Graham, Teddy White, and Aaron Rauenzahn had two hits apiece. Graham, a second team All-State selection in Class 3A last year, is 19-for-35 this season.

Oley Valley went (13-8, 7-4) in 2025 and didn’t qualify for the BCIAA playoffs. The Lynx lost 3-1 to eventual champion East Pennsboro in the District 3-4A quarterfinals. Fries has high expectations for this year’s team. “I want to win County’s. I want to do well in District’s and I want to go to the state championship,” he stated.

The Bulldogs beat Reading 8-2. Jack Gabel fired six shutout innings with ten strikeouts. The West Chester commit limited the Red Knights to three hits. He also launched a solo homer. Pat Lengle was 2-for-2 with three runs.

Gov. Mifflin put up six runs in the sixth inning to top Fleetwood 9-5. Gettysburg commit Evan Glucksnis held the Tigers to two earned runs over six innings with eight strikeouts. Charlie Ainge was 3-for-3 with two stolen bases. He scored two runs and knocked in two more.

Twin Valley blew out Conrad Weiser 14-3. Brody Majeski gave up one earned run on four hits in six innings. He struck out ten and walked one. Jayce Oliver had two hits and three runs. He finished with 4 RBI.

Berks Catholic got a strong outing from Henry Pflomm in a 10-2 victory over Wyomissing. An in-depth story will be posted on our website.

Tim Fries tossed a no-hitter with 15 strikeouts as Oley Valley blanked Brandywine Heights 9-0. Fries took a perfect game into the seventh inning before he walked two batters. Vincenzo Fick piled up three hits and scored a couple of runs.

Hamburg doubled up Schuylkill Valley 4-2 on “Hawk Hill.” Isaak Stewart threw a complete game. He allowed one earned run on nine hits and a walk. Stewart helped his cause by going 3-for-4 and driving in a run.

Kutztown pounded out 19 hits in a 12-3 win at Antietam. Kaden Kerecz had a big afternoon. He was 5-for-5 with 3 RBI and two doubles.

Wilson is unbeaten in its three league contests. The Bulldogs have a very demanding non-league schedule. They lost to last year’s PIAA-6A runner-up North Penn and Owen J. Roberts by one run. West Chester commit Ben Kulp (3-1, 2.41) has 35 strikeouts and just five walks over 20.1 innings. The 6’2, 215-pound senior is also hitting .500 with a team-high 12 RBI.

Exeter is riding a three-game winning streak since falling to Wilson 14-5. Matt Woram is off to an unbelievable start. The junior has four home runs in only 15 at-bats! Woram is batting .400 and leads the Eagles with ten walks.

The rest of Division 1 is jammed up like Route 422 East near the Lancaster Avenue exit. Muhlenberg has a 4-2 victory over Gov. Mifflin on its resume, however, the Muhls lost to an improved Reading squad 7-4. Muhlenberg has a big week ahead with Exeter and Wilson making the trip to Laureldale on Wednesday and Friday respectively. Meanwhile, the Mustangs are trying to get back on track after losing to Wilson and Exeter by a combined score of 19-1 last week.

Division 2 leader Fleetwood has won three in a row. The Tigers squeezed past Daniel Boone 1-0 and Schuylkill Valley 12-11. Fleetwood has a tough test at home versus Exeter tomorrow.

Twin Valley is trying to overcome injuries to Nate DiRocco and Grant Moser. That’s not an easy task for the Raiders. Daniel Boone’s (2-6) record is deceiving. The Blazers have dropped three games by one run. On Saturday, they came up short to Boyertown 15-13 in twelve innings. Daniel Boone needs to improve its .213 team batting average.

Wyomissing sits atop Division 3. The Spartans have prevailed in all three of their league games. Ryan Graham, Teddy White, and Austin Lecher are each hitting .500 or higher. Hamburg, Berks Catholic, and Schuylkill Valley are lurking behind the Spartans. We will learn more about this division on Wednesday with a pair of rivalry matchups. Wyomissing visits Berks Catholic and Hamburg battles Schuylkill Valley on “Hawk Hill.”

Oley Valley is the hottest team in Berks County right now with five consecutive victories. The Lynx are (3-0) in league action and in first place in Division 4. Tim Fries (3-0, 0.76) has 29 strikeouts and just four walks over 18.1 innings. The senior is also batting .520 with a team-high 11 RBI and seven extra-base hits. Oley Valley defeated Kutztown 4-1 last Wednesday. The Cougars are stuck in a three-game losing skid.

It’s always tricky to compare teams this early in the campaign, especially considering the differences in strength of schedule. Remember that no matter where your favorite team is ranked, the sun will come out tomorrow! Without further ado, here are the “Roberts Rankings” for the Berks Baseball League.

“The Great 8”

1.Wilson (4-3)

2.Exeter (5-2)

3.Oley Valley (6-2)

4.Muhlenberg (2-3)

5.Gov. Mifflin (4-4)

6.Fleetwood (4-2)

7.Wyomissing (3-2)

8.Hamburg (5-3)

Exeter beat Reading 10-3. Mason Goodhart threw a complete game four-hitter with nine strikeouts. Brenton Feathers had two hits and drove in three runs.

Fleetwood scored seven runs in the top of the seventh to top Conrad Weiser 10-3. Ty Kleppinger finished with four hits. Wylie Loy struck out a dozen over 6.2 innings.

Hamburg lost to Wyomissing 7-3. Designated hitter Noah Rauenzahn knocked in four runs.

Oley Valley got past Kutztown 4-1. Tim Fries went the distance with 13 strikeouts and no walks. He allowed three hits and one unearned run.

Berks Catholic blew out Antietam 13-3 in six innings. The Saints piled up 13 hits. Aidan Curley had a triple and 3 RBI.

Schuylkill Valley outlasted Tulpehocken 10-7. The Panthers scored six times in the bottom of the sixth. Bryce Bailey provided a pair of hits and 2 RBI.

Boyertown defeated Wilson 7-3. The Bears took the lead with four runs in the sixth inning. The Bulldogs committed three errors which resulted in three unearned runs.

Gov. Mifflin lost at Dallastown 2-0. The Wildcats scored both runs in the bottom of the sixth inning. RJ Weaver allowed four hits in five and a-third innings with six strikeouts. Both of the runs that he gave up were unearned.

Exeter beat Pottsgrove 7-3. Jake Hafer went 2-for-4 with a walk and a run. He also threw four scoreless innings with nine strikeouts.

Conrad Weiser shut out Hershey 2-0. Carlo Woellner was dominant on the mound. He piled up 14 strikeouts over six and a-third hitless innings.

Oley Valley fell to Upper Perkiomen 22-7. There were 28 combined hits, including 18 by the Indians. Upper Perkiomen blew it open with 13 runs in the sixth inning.

Tulpehocken knocked off Brandywine Heights 5-4. The Trojans scored two runs in the sixth inning and another in the seventh. They were limited to four hits, but drew eight walks.

Hamburg got past Octorara 7-4. The Hawks scored three times in the sixth inning. Jaden Ryan finished with three hits. He drove in a pair of runs.

Oley Valley was on top 21-11 after the opening quarter. Fisher’s third trey made it 24-11 with 5:40 remaining in the first half. His fifth and final 3-pointer came with 3:30 left in the second period and gave the Lynx a 32-19 cushion. “We need him to score. When he doesn’t produce, it puts a lot of burden on our top two scorers. I’m proud of that kid, proud of them all,” noted Walters. Fisher has connected a team-high 23 times from beyond the arc. He sank seven shots from long range against Tulpehocken on December 19th.

Oley Valley was almost flawless in the first half. The Lynx splashed six treys, went 6-for-6 from the foul line, and only committed one turnover. Fleetwood, which had won five of its previous six contests, trailed 38-21 at halftime. The (7-6, 3-2) Tigers didn’t look comfortable against Oley Valley’s intense man-to-man defense. Fleetwood had 19 turnovers, including eight in the second quarter. A three-point play by Luke Turchi gave the Lynx a 45-25 edge midway through the third period. Gryffin Cappellano added a three-point play of his own with 2:30 to go in the third quarter. Cappellano, who opted not to play basketball a season ago, is committed to Lackawanna College for baseball. Oley Valley had a 54-37 advantage entering the fourth quarter.

Turchi and Nick DeBalko finished with 21 points apiece. They both came into the night averaging nearly 16 ppg. “They’re great players. They always get downhill well. Nick is a three level scorer. They pass the ball really well too. They can do everything on the offensive end,” explained Fisher. DeBalko was limited to one game last year due to a broken foot. The 5’10 guard also plays soccer and baseball. Turchi, a 5’10 lefty, provided 13 points in the second half for the (7-5, 4-2) Lynx. They ended up 8-for-8 from the charity stripe, while the Tigers were 7-of-10. Mason Senna poured in 21 points, including ten in the third period. “Senna is such a great player, but he had to work for every single one of those points,” emphasized Walters. The 6’2 senior guard is averaging 25.6 points, 7 rebounds, 4 assists, and 3 steals. Josh Szilli contributed ten points off the bench. The 5’11 sophomore hit both of Fleetwood’s 3-pointers. CJ Sallee, a 5’7 junior, was limited to two points. Senna and Sallee were both voted to the All-Division soccer team this past fall.

The Lynx and Tigers have already won more games than the 2024-25 campaign. Oley Valley was (6-16) and Fleetwood went (5-17) last year. The Lynx have five seniors in the starting lineup. “We’ve played [together] since middle school, some even elementary school. We’re all close. We’re all family off the court,” said Fisher.

Twin Valley and Exeter are the top two squads in Division 2 of the Berks League. Shippensburg commit Hailey Kilgore is providing 19 ppg. for the Raiders. Addison Harper, a sophomore for the Eagles, isn’t far behind at 17 ppg. Twin Valley is (3-0) in the league standings, but has dropped all six of its non-league matchups.

Schuylkill Valley hosts rival Hamburg in a key Division 3 battle on Tuesday. The Panthers have a nice one-two punch with Hannah West and Elyssa Sellers. West is contributing a team-high 13.6 ppg., while Sellers adds a dozen points a night.

Oley Valley has won seven of its first ten contests. The Lynx prevailed 29-26 in a defensive tilt against Kutztown in mid-December. Oley Valley has a one game edge over the Cougars in Division 4. The Lynx will be tested on Saturday when they host Twin Valley.

Let’s take a look at how the local teams are doing in the District III power rankings. As you can see, numerous Berks League members need to pick up the pace in order to qualify for the District III tournament. None of the schools in the Berks League fall into Class A or Class 2A.

Class 6A (16 teams qualify)

8. Wilson

16. Gov. Mifflin

18. Reading

29. Muhlenberg

Class 5A (14 teams qualify)

10. Exeter

17. Conrad Weiser

22. Twin Valley

25. Daniel Boone

Class 4A (8 teams qualify)

11. Berks Catholic

12. Schuylkill Valley

14. Hamburg

19. Wyomissing

20. Fleetwood

Class 3A (6 teams qualify)

4. Oley Valley

5. Kutztown

10. Tulpehocken

11. Brandywine Heights

12. Antietam