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Past articles by Brian:

Berks Catholic makes history with three medalists in Class 2A at PIAA Wrestling Championships

HERSHEY — Marvin Armistead stepped on the awards podium in Giant Center with his medal and a big smile. The eighth-place finish by the Berks Catholic junior — the first state wrestling medal in sch… → Read More

Wilson boys swimming team excels on first day of Central Penn League meet

On the girls side, Muhlenberg’s Sydney Gring sets two pool records → Read More

Berks Catholic wins District 3 team wrestling title in Class 2A

MECHANICSBURG — Even though he was wrestling in just the third bout, Brody Kline knew how important his match would be for Berks Catholic. Kline scored a first-period fall that helped the Saints get out to a big lead Saturday and Berks Catholic held on to defeat West Perry 31-25 to win the District 3 Wrestling Class 2A team championship at Cumberland Valley. “I knew I had to go out there and do… → Read More

Wilson finishes fourth in District 3 Class 3A Team Wrestling Champions

The Bulldogs fall 33-25 to Chambersburg, but junior Jimmy Garcia picks up his 100th career victory → Read More

Berks Catholic defeats Wilson to win the BCIAA team wrestling championship

The Saints down the Bulldogs 41-15 to the earn the title in the program’s third season → Read More

Brandywine Heights beats Tulpehocken to win Berks IV wrestling title

Nick Yerance’s pin at 285 pounds clinches the match for the Bullets → Read More

What to know about the team in the Berks Wrestling League in 2022-23

Berks I Wilson Coach: Jason Gibble, sixth season, 61-25. Last season: 6-0 Berks I, 13-5, Berks champion, District 3 Class 3A qualifier. PIAA classification: 3A. Top returnees: All-division Chase Ulrich (121, 11-6), All-Berks Jimmy Garcia (127, 39-8), Miguel Herrera (132/138, 4-10), all-division Caden Herb (132/138, 19-17), Kamron Koch (145, 8-12), all-division Matteo Garcia (152, 28-13), Dominic… → Read More

Wilson’s Jimmy Garcia, Ryan McMillan have title aspirations in high school wrestling

The two are looking to have standout junior seasons that include individual and team championships → Read More

Wilson downs two-time defending champ Emmaus in PIAA Class 3A field hockey semifinal

Caroline Horace scores the winning goal with 4.2 seconds left → Read More

Fleetwood defeats Danville in first round of PIAA Class 2A boys soccer playoffs

The Tigers score four goals in the second half to win 5-0 → Read More

Twin Valley defeats Northern Lebanon to win District 3 Class 3A girls volleyball title

Emma Lessick leads the way for the Raiders in the 3-0 victory → Read More

Wilson defeats Manheim Township to advance to District 3 Class 3A field hockey championship

The Bulldogs will face defending champion Lower Dauphin Saturday at 3 p.m. at Central Dauphin’s Landis Field in the final. → Read More

Interception seals Exeter’s title-clinching win over Manheim Central in high school football – Reading Eagle

By Brian Rippey Reading Eagle correspondent MANHEIM — Only 2 yards stood between Manheim Central and a Lancaster-Lebanon League Section 2 championship. But between that short distance and the goal … → Read More

Schlaffer helps Exeter run away from Conestoga Valley in high school football

Joey Schlaffer, the Penn State tight end commit, takes a direct snap and runs 91 yards for a touchdown to help seal the Eagles’ 38-10 win over the Buckskins → Read More

Cam Jones sparks Wilson football to a 32-14 win over Gov. Mifflin

Jones returns a punt 56 yards for a touchdown and rushes for 139 yards and two touchdowns to lead the Bulldogs over the Mustangs → Read More

Hamburg shows resilience as the Hawks fall to Lancaster Catholic 38-35

Hamburg running back Derek Ruiz rushes for 147 yards and two scores → Read More

Jones, Hunsicker help Wilson beat Cedar Crest in high school football

Cam Jones scores three touchdowns and Tommy Hunsicker threw three TD passes in the Bulldogs’ 36-13 victory → Read More

Cam Jones leads Wilson to football win over Reading High

Jones scores four touchdowns, including two on punt returns, to help the Bulldogs beat the Red Knights 48-6 → Read More

Chris Storck, Alex Seelig tied for lead after first round of BCGA Amateur Championship

Storck and Seelig each shoot a 3-under 69 at Golden Oaks Golf Club → Read More

Hailey Strunk’s home run in bottom of the seventh lifts Hamburg to PIAA softball win

The Hawks down Elizabeth Forward 5-4 in a Class 4A first-round game → Read More