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The 3-pointer has completely changed the game of basketball at the college and professional levels. Many teams are launching more shots from beyond the arc than ever before. Wyomissing, however, is more than happy to pound the ball inside. When you have a talent like Amaya Stewart, give her the …

A lot of the talk prior to Berks Catholic’s state playoff game against Neumann-Goretti was about who wasn’t on the court. Berks Catholic has been without talented guard Kingston McKoy since January 23rd. The 6’2 sophomore, who was averaging 15 points, suffered a fractured tibia during a win over Reading. …

Exeter ran into Imhotep Charter in the PIAA-5A championship game last year. It didn’t go well for the Eagles. They lost to Justin Edwards and company 78-40. Exeter got another shot at the Panthers on Tuesday night at Coatesville. Once again, the powerhouse from Philadelphia proved to be too much …

Elijah Komoro had a conversation with longtime head coach Snip Esterly before the season. “Coach told me I have a role, play defense and you’re gonna be on the court,” said Komoro. The 6’ senior forward took those words to heart. Berks Catholic bottled up Blue Mountain 43-32 in the …

After a tough loss at Mechanicsburg in the District 3-5A quarterfinals, Exeter wasted no time getting back on track. The Eagles blew out Muhlenberg 81-58 and then knocked off Warwick 67-59 in the fifth place game. “I never have to worry about these guys competing. I’m proud of them for …

In the second half at Kutztown University’s Andre Reed Stadium, Northwestern Lehigh looked like a team that was desperate to reach its first state final. The Tigers were a runaway freight train. They scored on all four of their possessions in the second half and beat Wyomissing 33-24 in the …

Wyomissing led District 4 champion Danville 27-19 at halftime of the PIAA-3A quarterfinals. The (12-1) Spartans pulled away for a 48-27 victory on a cold and windy night at Albright’s Shirk Stadium. “I think we came out with more momentum. The intensity was much higher. We just played Wyo football,” …

Matt VanOstenbridge won’t be leaving the state to play college baseball after all. The rising senior at Wilson originally committed to Kent State in mid-May. On Tuesday, however, the southpaw announced that he’ll be going to Penn State. VanOstenbridge pitched better than his (6-5) record this spring. He had a …

Kutztown’s postseason ride came to an end on Tuesday at Big Spring High School. Perennial power Mount Union beat the Cougars 5-2 in the PIAA-2A semifinals. The (25-2) Trojans entered the game with a lofty team batting average of .371. Eight players in their lineup had at least one hit. …

Baseball is a team game, but it’s controlled by one person. The man on the mound is the dictator. The Bulldogs were helpless against Julio Ermigiotti at Villanova Ballpark in Plymouth Meeting. The Lehigh commit fired a perfect game as Central Bucks West defeated Wilson 3-0 in the first round …