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Henry Pflomm has a unique arm slot. The Berks Catholic senior right-hander was one out away from a complete game in a 10-2 victory over Wyomissing on Wednesday. “The fall of my sophomore year, I really wanted to start making an impact on my travel team. I found pitching sidearm …

Wilson has a nice one-two punch at the top of its rotation. Ben Kulp and Jack Gabel are both committed to West Chester. Kulp has a 1.95 ERA and 25 strikeouts over 14.1 innings this season. The 6’2, 215-pound senior has only allowed seven hits and three walks. Gabel took …

After winning eight straight games, Wilson had lost four of its previous seven contests entering Tuesday’s rivalry matchup at Gov. Mifflin. The Bulldogs went 14-of-18 from the free throw line in the fourth quarter and pulled out a 57-50 victory in Shillington. However, longtime head coach Matt Coldren wasn’t pleased …

With six minutes remaining, Wilson’s lead over rival Gov. Mifflin was down to two points on Tuesday. Mike Glover, who entered the night averaging 6 ppg., scored a dozen points down the stretch to seal a 55-44 victory in West Lawn. “I’m just trying to do what I can to …

Laila Jones was an All-County selection as a freshman and sophomore. Wilson’s point guard missed all of last season due to a torn ACL. Jones is back for her senior campaign which makes the Bulldogs the favorite in the BCIAA. They cruised to a 54-35 victory at Gov. Mifflin on …

After trailing Reading 40-30 at halftime, Muhlenberg erupted for 31 points in the third quarter. The Muhls opened the second half with a 15-0 run and went on to win 71-68 at the Geigle Complex. Eli Hemmings finished with a game-high 25 points, including 13 in the pivotal third period. …

Wilson has had a long history of outstanding quarterbacks, including former NFL players Kerry Collins and Chad Henne. Mason Young had to wait his turn before taking over under center. Madyx Gruber and Tommy Hunsicker, the Bulldogs’ past two quarterbacks, were both All-State selections. Young is now getting his time …

Rivalries make sports great. Army vs. Navy, Michigan vs. Ohio State, North Carolina vs. Duke, and the Yankees vs. the Red Sox come to mind immediately. These matchups always get plenty of hype. There’s a buzz in the air when these teams square off. In Berks County, Wilson vs. Gov. …

Muhlenberg head coach Rob Flowers knew the attitude of his players had changed going into Friday’s rivalry game against Reading. “When we got here, there was definitely a fear that our kids had with playing Reading. We didn’t see that in the meeting today. We saw something different in their …

Derek Macrina knows all about Wyomissing’s rivalry with Berks Catholic from his football playing days. “It’s that game you circle on your calendar. You gotta beat them,” said Macrina. The Spartans’ senior center fielder will continue his football career at Dickinson. He was in the middle of a thrilling 5-2 …