Wyomissing – Berks Sports Report

All-State Girls Basketball Players

Paul Roberts — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 02:10:00 +0000

The Pennsylvania Sports Writers released their All-State girls basketball teams on Thursday. Two standout players from Berks County were selected. Congratulations to Wyomissing’s Amaya Stewart and Bella Super from Gov. Mifflin.

Stewart was voted to the first team in Class 4A for the third consecutive season. The 6’1 forward averaged 19.5 points as a senior and led the Spartans to 24 victories. Stewart poured in a school-record 37 points against Twin Valley on January 2nd. The Albany commit finished her remarkable career with 1,904 points, the most in program history. She also pulled down more than 1,000 rebounds. Stewart was named Berks County Player of the Year three times. In late February, Wyomissing defeated Lancaster Catholic 26-24 for its third straight District 3-4A championship.

Super is a third team All-State pick in Class 6A. The 5’7 sophomore increased her scoring output from 12 points per game as a freshman to 19 ppg. this year. She knocked down 49 triples during the 2024-25 campaign. Super exploded for 30 points at Conrad Weiser in mid-January. She helped a young Mustangs’ squad win 16 games. Gov. Mifflin reached the BCIAA Championship at Santander Arena. In the Berks League semifinals, Super had 25 points in a 60-56 victory over rival Wilson. The Mustangs fell to Reading 63-57 in the BCIAA Final, but Super kept them in the game. The All-County guard ended up with 28 points and four 3-pointers.

The All-State boys basketball teams will be announced in early May.

Aaron Anders-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:47:59 +0000

The seniors on Wyomissing’s girls basketball team have left a mark that will stand the test of time. Over the past three years, the Spartans compiled a staggering (83-9) record. They won three District 3-4A championships and a pair of Berks County titles. “It was a lot of fun. It was really neat to watch those kids grow,” said head coach Aaron Anders. Amaya Stewart, Alexis Hardy, and Audrey Hurleman were household names along Evans Avenue. They started for four seasons. After missing last year due to a knee injury, Lili Marshall returned to the court this season and was part of a four-guard lineup. Wyomissing didn’t lose a single home game over the past two years. The Spartans reached the state semifinals for just the third time a season ago when they went (31-1). They fell to Philadelphia Catholic League powerhouse Neumann-Goretti 58-45 in the second round of the PIAA-4A playoffs last week. That loss ended a (24-5) campaign, but not before Stewart became the school’s all-time leading scorer. The 6’1 Albany commit finished with 1,904 points. “She’s the best girls basketball player that’s ever come out of here,” stated Anders. Stewart averaged 19.5 ppg. in each of the past two seasons. She broke Rachel Hoffman’s record of 1,886 points. Hoffman is Wyomissing’s girls soccer coach. Stewart, a three-time Berks County Player of the Year, pulled down more than 1,000 rebounds in her remarkable career. “When she first came in as a freshman, you could see the love for the game…Her smile is infectious. Her personality is infectious,” emphasized Anders. Stewart was surrounded by outstanding all-around athletes including Annie McCaffrey, Audrey Hurleman, and Alexis Hardy. McCaffrey graduated in 2024 and is playing soccer at UMass. Hurleman is committed to North Carolina for lacrosse, and Hardy is headed to Delaware for track. She’s won multiple BCIAA and District 3 gold medals in the 100 and 200 meters. Hardy provided 8 points per game this season. Hurleman returned to the basketball team on “Senior Night” in late January after suffering a torn ACL on April 9th. Anders, a former basketball standout at Antietam and Alvernia, is (108-26) over five years. He will never forget his four seniors. “They put on one heck of a show the past three years,” replied Anders with a smile.

McKoy and Stewart Approaching Milestones

Paul Roberts — Wed, 12 Mar 2025 13:59:28 +0000

A pair of Berks County basketball standouts are approaching milestones. Wyomissing senior Amaya Stewart enters tonight with 1,879 career points. The 6’1 Albany commit needs eight points to break Rachel Hoffman’s school record. Hoffman is the Spartans’ girls soccer head coach. She has guided them to four District 3 championships in the past five years. Stewart is averaging 19 points per game this season. She’s a three-time Berks County Player of the Year selection. Wyomissing takes on Neumann-Goretti in the second round of the PIAA-4A playoffs. They get underway at 7:30pm at Spring-Ford. These squads met in the same round last year with the Spartans prevailing 62-52. They raced out to a 24-8 advantage. However, Neumann-Goretti stormed back and took a 44-41 lead early in the fourth quarter. Stewart dominated in the paint with 33 points and 11 rebounds. Wyomissing is (24-4) after beating Nazareth Academy 59-43 in the opening round on Saturday. The Saints defeated Archbishop Carroll 50-43 for the Philadelphia Catholic League title.

Berks Catholic junior Kingston McKoy is closing in on 1,000 career points. The All-State guard stands at 992 points after scoring 16 last night in a tense 51-47 victory over Scranton Prep. The (23-5) Saints are marching on to the PIAA-4A quarterfinals. They will battle District 10 runner-up Sharon on Friday. McKoy is putting up 21.5 ppg. this season. He has knocked down 58 triples and is also an elite defender. McKoy was voted the Berks County Player of the Year. He erupted for 29 points in the District 3 Championship against Eastern York. Berks Catholic blew out the Golden Knights 67-44 at the Giant Center. McKoy was limited to 14 games a season ago after suffering a broken tibia on January 23.

Amaya Stewart-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Sat, 01 Mar 2025 14:46:45 +0000

The best player on the floor made the biggest play of the game. Wyomissing senior Amaya Stewart blocked Nevaeh Kennedy with two seconds left to preserve a 26-24 victory over Lancaster Catholic at the Giant Center. “It was something so inspirational, something that moved me a lot. I got emotional. It meant a lot to me. I knew I had to be there for my teammates,” said Stewart with tears in her eyes. The third-seeded Spartans claimed their third straight District 3-4A championship on Friday. Points were at a premium in this defensive battle. In fact, it was the lowest scoring District 3 girls basketball final in history. Wyomissing and the top-seeded Crusaders were 6-for-37 combined from the field in the first half. The (23-4) Spartans led 6-3 after the opening quarter. They blanked Lancaster Catholic in the second quarter and took a 10-3 edge into halftime. Audrey Hurleman scored the only four points in the second period. The North Carolina lacrosse commit played in her eleventh game since returning from a torn ACL. Meanwhile, the (22-5) Crusaders were missing Emma Stefanow, Sophie Hall, and Stella Higgins due to serious knee injuries. Alexis Hardy, a Delaware track and field commit, started the third quarter with a 3-pointer from the right wing. That was the only shot that connected from beyond the arc for both teams. Wyomissing built a 17-5 cushion, but Lancaster Catholic fought back. The Crusaders have won a record 21 District 3 titles, including the past two at the Class 3A level. They ended the third period on a 13-to-0 run. A three-point play by Kennedy gave Lancaster Catholic a 18-17 advantage with three seconds left. The 5’7 sophomore had a game-high 14 points after dropping 27 in a semifinal rout of Delone Catholic. The Spartans trailed 20-17 before Stewart hit a baseline jumper and a pair of free throws. The three-time Berks County Player of the Year put Wyomissing in front 21-20 with five minutes remaining. A layup by Hardy made it 23-20 with 4:34 to go. One minute later, they were tied 24-24 after a baseline jumper by sophomore Natalie Cellucci. The Crusaders got the ball back, however, they turned it over with one minute to play. It was the most significant of their 18 turnovers. Hurleman then drove to the left and threw a pass to Stewart on the right block. The ball was nearly deflected by the outstretched hands of sophomore Charlotte Albertini. Stewart corralled the pass and finished the go-ahead layup with 48 seconds on the clock. Kennedy missed a 3-pointer from the top of the key, but the Spartans turned it over. Lancaster Catholic had one final opportunity. Kennedy drove from the Giant Center logo all the way down the center of the lane with two seconds left. Stewart was the last line of defense. The 6’1 Albany commit blocked Kennedy’s layup to clinch the three-peat for Wyomissing. “It means so much not only for us girls, but to the school. To leave my mark somewhere is so impactful. I’m so proud not only of myself, but every single person on this team,” said Stewart. She ended up with a team-high eight points. Hardy and Hurleman chipped in with six points apiece. Lili Marshall, one of four seniors on the roster, provided four points. The Spartans were 3-of-5 from the foul line, while the Crusaders went 8-of-11. “They really did an amazing job, but it’s all about how we rise to adversity and how much we stick together,” replied Stewart. Wyomissing reached the state semifinals a season ago. The PIAA-4A tournament begins on Saturday, March 8th. “We’re not done yet. We gotta get right back to this spot,” emphasized Stewart.

BCIAA Boys Basketball Quarterfinals

Paul Roberts — Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:37:56 +0000

The Berks County boys basketball playoffs kicked off Monday night. The four teams from Division 1 dominated in the quarterfinal round. They won by an average of 20.5 points. You can read the full story on Gov. Mifflin’s 68-52 victory over Exeter on my website, including an interview with junior guard Ian Fleming. The BCIAA boys and girls basketball semifinals will be held on Wednesday at Santander Arena.

#8 Antietam at #1 Berks Catholic

The Mounts and Saints were tied 14-14 after eight minutes at Lloyd Wolf Gymnasium. Berks Catholic pulled away in the middle quarters for a 68-47 victory. The Saints outscored Antietam 21-to-9 in the second period and 25-to-11 in the third. Kingston McKoy poured in a game-high 28 points. The 6’2 junior guard was a third team All-State selection a season ago, but he missed the BCIAA playoffs due to a fractured tibia. Zach Suski added 15 points, including 13 in the first half. Gavin Welker chipped in with nine points for the (18-4) Saints. A.J. Scheifley led the (13-9) Mounts with 17 points. Jonas Coste and Julious Williams scored ten points apiece. Antietam will be in the District 3-3A tournament which begins on Monday, February 17.

#5 Wyomissing at #4 Reading

The Red Knights remained hot with a 77-56 win over the Spartans at the Geigle Complex. Reading has won eight of its last nine contests. Jeremiah Camara sank four of their seven 3-pointers in the first quarter. The Red Knights were on top 28-11 after eight minutes. Camara ended up with a game-high 22 points. The 5’9 sophomore hit five triples. Weshly Rosario connected three times from long range and finished with 17 points. Xavier Beatty provided twelve points. The 6’3 senior forward committed to Lock Haven for football on Monday. Danny Fleischood, a 6’1 junior, led Wyomissing with 19 points. Dom Arguelles (14) and Dylan Latourelle (11) combined for 25 points. The (15-8) Spartans have qualified for the District 3-4A playoffs which start on Thursday, February 20. The (12-11) Red Knights battle top-seeded Berks Catholic on Wednesday at 8:30pm at Santander Arena.

#7 Schuylkill Valley at #2 Wilson

The Bulldogs rolled to a 72-48 win over the Panthers. The defending Berks County champions allowed just 17 points in the second half. Wilson improved to (18-5). Madyx Gruber piled up 23 points. The All-County guard knocked down five 3-pointers. Correll Akings contributed 14 points and 6’6 senior Luke Levan had nine. Cooper Hohenadel, one of several outstanding football players in this matchup, led Schuylkill Valley with a dozen points. The (15-8) Panthers now await the District 3-4A tournament on Thursday, February 20. Meanwhile, the Bulldogs square off with rival Gov. Mifflin on Wednesday at 5:30pm at Santander Arena. That will follow the Wilson versus Gov. Mifflin girls semifinal which begins at 4pm.

Golden Knights rally past Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Thu, 23 Jan 2025 15:37:10 +0000

Eastern York and Wyomissing were second and third respectively in the District 3-4A power rankings entering Wednesday night. The intriguing non-league matchup lost some of its luster with both teams missing their leading scorer. Gannon commit Carter Wamsley was out with the flu. The 6’7 senior is a 1,000 point scorer for the Golden Knights. He’s averaging 20 ppg. this season. Danny Fleischood sat out the first of two games after he received a pair of technical fouls on Saturday at Boyertown. The 6’1 junior provides nearly 13 points per game for the Spartans. “I think it hurt us more defensively than offensively. He guards the best player every night,” said first-year head coach Konlan Krick.

Eastern York outscored Wyomissing 27-to-11 in the second half of a 46-37 road victory. The (14-3) Golden Knights held the (12-4) Spartans to a season-low point total. “Their zone was great and when they were in man-to-man, it’s almost like a zone. They over help and they would not let us get to the rim,” explained Krick. Wyomissing’s six-game winning streak came to an end. The Spartans averaged 66 ppg. during that stretch, but they weren’t able to force the tempo against Eastern York. “We barely ran the floor and that’s a key part of our offense…We fell into their brand of basketball. They slowed it down. They went zone on us,” noted Krick.

Without Wamsley in the lineup, the defending District 3-4A champions struggled offensively in the opening quarter. The Golden Knights were scoreless for six and a-half minutes and trailed 6-0. Anson Morcos hit a triple in the final seconds to pull them within 6-5 after eight minutes. The 5’9 senior chipped in with eight points off the bench. Wyomissing erupted for 20 points in the second period. Birkley Ziegler, Dylan Latourelle, and Dom Arguelles each knocked down a 3-pointer. Ziegler, a 6’ senior, jammed seven of his dozen points into that quarter. The Spartans were on top 26-19 at the break.

Eastern York went on a 21-to-6 run that stretched into the fourth quarter. “They came out with more energy than we had. They were more physical,” stated Krick. The Golden Knights outscored Wyomissing 17-to-4 in the pivotal third period. Matthew Zerbe came alive with seven points and Noah Cunningham connected twice from beyond the arc in that quarter. Zerbe, who averages 4 ppg., finished with a team-high eleven points. “They started isolating guys and we weren’t playing help side [defense]. They took advantage of that,” said Krick. The Spartans trailed 36-30 entering the final period.

Ziegler splashed a trey from the left corner to make it 40-35 with three minutes remaining. Arguelles fouled out with 1:28 left. The 5’9 junior led Wyomissing with 15 points. Zerbe split two free throws to extend the margin to 43-37. Ziegler then misfired on a 3-pointer from the top of the key with 50 seconds to play. Once again, Zerbe went 1-of-2 from the foul line. Bryce Nicholson, a 6’4 junior, added two free throws with 24 seconds to go for the final score. Brady Seitz contributed nine points as Eastern York won its fifth straight game. Seitz didn’t play in Tuesday’s 59-46 win at Dover due to an illness. Nicholson and Cunningham had six points apiece. The Golden Knights were 9-for-14 from the charity stripe, while the Spartans went 3-of-5. Wyomissing was limited to four 3-pointers. The Spartans average seven triples per game. “We were missing shots we normally make. That was a big part of it,” replied Krick.

Amaya Stewart-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Tue, 24 Dec 2024 15:14:01 +0000

The Wyomissing and Berks Catholic girls basketball teams gave the fans in attendance an early Christmas gift on Monday night. The rivals squared off in a hard-fought game that went down to the wire. Amaya Stewart blocked Madison Langdon’s shot from just past half-court as the buzzer sounded to preserve a 37-34 win. “It was special to be here and having all these fans here,” said Stewart. The 6’1 senior had 21 points and 12 rebounds as the Spartans improved to (7-1). Stewart, who’s committed to Albany, jammed ten points into the third quarter. Wyomissing trailed 8-7 after the opening quarter. It was 16-16 at halftime. The Saints fell behind 31-25 entering the fourth quarter. They responded well with a 9-2 run. Gianna Mirenda’s fast break layup gave Berks Catholic a 34-33 advantage with 2:50 left. “It’s okay to get punched in the mouth. That means we just gotta punch back harder,” replied Stewart. The two-time All-State pick hit a short jumper in the lane to put the Spartans back on top with 1:15 remaining. After a Berks Catholic turnover, Kacey Maggs went 1-of-2 from the free throw line for a 36-34 lead with 29 seconds to go. Molly McFadden couldn’t convert on the other end and the Saints were forced to foul. Alexis Hardy missed both foul shots with eight seconds to play, but Berks Catholic committed another costly turnover. Maggs split a pair of free throws with three seconds left for the final margin. Wyomissing extended its winning streak to six despite going 4-of-11 from the foul line. Maggs and sophomore Karly Hyde contributed six points apiece. Stewart, who’s dominant in the post, has spent a lot of time working on her all-around game. “There’s a lot of things in the archive that people don’t see. I’m excited to see what’s next,” she said. The Saints packed in a zone against Stewart to limit her touches down low. The Spartans made just three 3-pointers. The difference was in the turnover department. Wyomissing forced twenty turnovers while only committing nine. Sydney Corrado had a team-high 13 points for Berks Catholic. The 6’ senior splashed a triple from the left wing to pull the (4-4) Saints within 33-31 early in the fourth quarter. Liv Welker, a junior transfer from Daniel Boone, scored seven of her eight points in the third quarter to keep Berks Catholic in striking distance. All-County point guard Madison Langdon ended up with seven points. The 5’4 senior needs five points to reach 1,000 for her career. The Saints finished 6-of-9 from the charity stripe and connected just twice from beyond the arc. Stewart has enjoyed being part of this backyard rivalry. “It goes on and on and on. I hope it continues to carry on. It’s always gonna be fun. It’s always gonna bring joy to the community,” she emphasized.

Wyomissing vs. L-S Preview

Paul Roberts — Thu, 21 Nov 2024 20:44:46 +0000

The District 3-4A football tournament has been all about the chalk. The top two seeds have reached the championship game on Friday at Warwick. Lampeter-Strasburg and Wyomissing will square off at 7pm. The (12-0) Pioneers are searching for their fourth District 3 title. The (10-2) Spartans have earned District 3 gold a dozen times, including five years in a row. These teams met on October 26th for the Section 4 crown in the Lancaster-Lebanon League. Lampeter-Strasburg prevailed 20-7 at Bob Wolfrum Field.

The top-seeded Pioneers are putting up 41 points while allowing just 8.5 per contest. Caileb Howse has thrown for 1,360 yards and 14 touchdowns in his first season as the starting quarterback. The 6’, 200-pound senior is a serious threat to run as well. Howse has 1,245 yards on the ground and 19 TD. He’s averaging 10.4 yards per carry. Dominic Brown is a workhorse in the backfield. He carried the rock 28 times for 116 yards and a score in the Week 10 matchup with Wyomissing. The 5’11, 175-pound senior has 1,279 yards and 21 TD. Brown is also part of an outstanding corps of linebackers that includes Emory Fluhr. Lampeter-Strasburg has some big bodies up front. Collin Shelley (6’4, 290) and Thad Wolf (6’4, 315) are tough in the trenches on both sides of the ball. Wolf is only a sophomore. The Pioneers also feature a terrific kicker in junior Peter Fiorello.

The Spartans are averaging nearly 34 points and limiting their opponents to 11.5 per game. Sophomore RB/DB Justice Hardy is expected to return after missing both of the Spartans’ playoff games. Hardy was injured against the Pioneers. Despite missing time, he still leads Wyomissing with 728 rushing yards (9.6 ypc). Danny Fleischood and Derek Macrina have stepped up in Hardy’s absence. The two halfbacks have combined for 897 yards and 12 TD this year. Fleischood made three trips to the end zone last week in a 35-7 victory over West York. The 6’1, 185-pound junior ran for 132 yards in the semifinals. The Spartans have a pair of solid options at fullback in Chase Eisenhower and Tyler Niedrowski. They’re both juniors who play linebacker as well. The 215-pound Eisenhower has rumbled for 614 yards and ten touchdowns. Sophomore quarterback Teddy White has only attempted 47 passes all season. He’s completed 27 throws for 430 yards and five scores.

Wyomissing’s Wing-T attack was held to 146 total yards by Lampeter-Strasburg one month ago. The Pioneers ended the Spartans’ 36-game home winning streak. This one will probably be decided up front, especially considering the weather forecast for Friday. Coach Wolfrum was very candid after the Week 10 loss. “We gotta be more physical. They were just more physical than us,” he said.

Week 13 Scoreboard-Football

Paul Roberts — Sun, 17 Nov 2024 20:39:40 +0000

Wilson held off Central York 28-20 in the District 3-6A semifinals at John Gurski Stadium. You can read the full game story on the homepage. The (11-1) Bulldogs face fourth-seeded Harrisburg on Saturday at Exeter for the championship. Kickoff is at 1pm.

Exeter rolled over Conestoga Valley 48-14 in the District 3-5A semifinals. The (12-1) Eagles avenged a 28-27 loss to the Buckskins in Week 9. Jayden Zandier ran for 270 yards and four touchdowns on 27 carries in the rematch. Conestoga Valley suffered its first loss of the year. The Buckskins were ranked #9 in the state in Class 5A by PennLive. Zandier has a school record 2,082 rushing yards this season! Exeter meets sixth-seeded Bishop McDevitt in Friday’s championship game at ELCO.

Twin Valley lost at Lampeter-Strasburg 31-13 in the District 3-4A semifinals. Dominic Brown rumbled for 183 yards and a score on 29 carries. The top-seeded Pioneers improved to (12-0). They’re ranked #3 in the state in Class 4A by PennLive. The Raiders finished (9-3). They reached the District 3 semifinals for the third year in a row.

Wyomissing cruised past West York 35-7 on Saturday afternoon at Bob Wolfrum Field. The second-seeded Spartans are (22-0) all-time in home playoff games! Danny Fleischood ran for 132 yards and 2 TD on just seven carries. He also had a 36-yard touchdown catch. Derek Macrina added 80 rushing yards and a score. Wyomissing played without standout sophomore Justice Hardy for the second straight game. The (10-2) Spartans battle Lampeter-Strasburg in the District 3-4A championship. They will square off at Warwick on Friday at 7pm.

Keaton Piacine-Wyomissing

Paul Roberts — Sun, 10 Nov 2024 19:15:51 +0000

Wyomissing is well known for its Wing-T offense. The Spartans like to keep the ball on the ground and that old school approach is just fine with offensive tackle Keaton Piacine. Wyomissing piled up 362 yards on 53 carries in a 31-0 victory over East Pennsboro at Bob Wolfrum Field. The second-seeded Spartans marched 73 yards on their opening possession against the seventh-seeded Panthers. Chase Eisenhower, a 215-pound junior, capped the drive with a 20-yard touchdown run. “I think it was very significant. In a playoff game like this, it’s very important to strike hard and strike first. I think that really set the tone for the rest of the game,” said Piacine. The 6’3, 255-pound senior put on 25 pounds since last year. Wyomissing used its timeouts on defense late in the first half and got the ball at East Pennsboro’s 34-yard line after a short punt. On the next play, Danny Fleischood raced 34 yards on a sweep to the right with two minutes left before halftime. Fleischood added a 4-yard score early in the third quarter for a 21-0 advantage. The 6’1, 190-pound junior is back this season after leaving the team midway through last year. Fleischood had 62 yards on six carries on Saturday afternoon. “He’s got a great character. He has great work ethic. He runs hard on every chance he can get,” noted Piacine. Fleischood provided a spark while sophomore standout Justice Hardy was out due to a concussion. Derek Macrina went for a game-high 125 yards on eleven carries. Eisenhower and Tyler Niedrowski combined for 150 yards from the fullback position. The (9-2) Spartans didn’t have any yards through the air. Keegan Maher made a 31-yard field goal with 2:55 to go in the third quarter. That drive was set up by Marcus Armistead’s interception. Daniel Delp took a sweep to the right 19 yards for a touchdown with 21 seconds left. Piacine also starts at defensive end. Wyomissing shutout the (8-4) Panthers who scored 42 points against Susquehannock in the first round. “We, for the most part, stayed pretty basic. I think that allowed for us to really dominate,” explained Piacine. The Spartans improved to (21-0) all-time in home playoff games. “The atmosphere that’s created here is just something different…it’s a whole different feeling and it’s awesome,” said Piacine. His work in the classroom is awesome as well. Piacine has a lofty 5.3 GPA. He’s applied to MIT in Cambridge. Wyomissing will host third-seeded West York on Saturday in the District 3-4A semifinals. The Spartans have a (43-18) record in the District 3 tournament with twelve championships. West York has claimed three titles. The (9-2) Bulldogs won a 5-3 slug fest with Eastern York in the quarterfinals.