High school golf preview: Berks League at a glance

Berks I

Wilson

Coach: Patrick Howard, first season.

Home course: Manor Golf Club (par 70).

PIAA classification: 3A.

Last year: 15-0 Berks I, 15-0. Berks champion.

Top players: Berks male Golfer of the Year Evan Jozwiak, All-Berks Kayla Maletto, all-division Kyle Rittersbach, Nate Neiswender, Gavin Siravo, Andrew Borneman.

Outlook: Division and county title favorite.

Fleetwood

Coach: Casey Mayer, second season.

Home course: Rich Maiden Golf Course (par 70).

PIAA classification: 3A.

Last year: 11-4 Berks I, 11-4.

Top players: All-division Ryan Hromiak, Aiden Soumas, Caden Schaffer.

Outlook: Key returnees should help Tigers improve on surprising 2021 season.

Exeter

Coach: Drew Eckel, first season.

Home course: Reading Country Club (par 70).

PIAA classification: 3A.

Last year: 14-1 Berks I, 15-1.

Top players: All-division Andrew Bauer, all-division Ayden Davis, Kyle Stech.

Outlook: Division and county title contenders.

Gov. Mifflin

Coach: Mike Kurtz, ninth season.

Home course: Flying Hills Golf Course (par 70).

PIAA classification: 3A.

Last year: 8-7 Berks I, 8-7.

Top players: All-Berks Nathan Glovenski, Aidan Young, Gavin Bereschak, Nathan Radwanski, Carter Adams.

Outlook: Division title contenders.

Conrad Weiser 

Coach: Mark Owens, fifth season.

Home course: Galen Hall Golf Club (par 72).

PIAA classification: 3A.

Last year: 12-3 Berks I, 12-3.

Top players: None reported.

Outlook: Likely a notch below the top teams.

Twin Valley

Coach: Lance Chappelle, fifth season.

Home course: Flying Hills Golf Course (par 70).

PIAA classification: 3A.

Last year: 10-4 Berks I, 10-4.

Top players: All-Berks Shayne O’Doherty, Kooper Zdimal, Luke Strausser, Nate Shaffer.

Outlook: Young team looking to develop and remain competitive.

Daniel Boone

Coach: Ian West, fourth season.

Home course: Reading Country Club (par 70).

PIAA classification: 3A.

Last year: 4-11 Berks I, 4-11.

Top players:  Chase Yenser, Elijah Rhoads, Collin Wagner, Chase Cleaver, Zach Hasara, Jake Schappell.

Outlook: Youthful team looking to gain experience and climb up the division ladder.

Muhlenberg

Coach: Dan Louviaux, third season.

Home course: Willow Hollow Golf Course (par 70).

PIAA classification: 3A.

Last year: 0-14 Berks I, 0-14.

Top players: None reported.

Outlook: Could struggle again this season.

Berks II

Berks Catholic

Coach: Chris Gallo, fourth season.

Home course: Manor Golf Club (par 70).

PIAA classification: 2A.

Last year: 11-4 Berks II, 11-4.

Top players: all-division JT Krynock, all-division David Birmingham, all-division Ryan Koch.

Outlook: Division favorite.

Oley Valley

Coach: Mike DeLoretta, 16th season.

Home course: Golden Oaks Golf Club (par 72).

PIAA classification: 2A.

Last year: 5-10 Berks II, 5-10.

Top players: Seth Mast, Sean Hoffman, Heidi Wegscheider, Jessica Howard, Wyatt Ulsh, Calvin Reinert, Samantha Malone, Carli Ronco, Tate Yerger.

Outlook: Darkhorse with depth that could surprise.

Hamburg

Coach: Chris Rentschler, sixth season.

Home course: Green Acres Golf Course (par 70).

PIAA classification: 2A.

Last year: 10-5 Berks II, 10-5.

Top players: None reported.

Outlook: Could take a step back.

Schuylkill Valley

Coach: Bruce Roth, 29th season.

Home course: Willow Hollow Golf Course (par 70).

PIAA classification: 2A.

Last year: 5-10 Berks II, 5-10.

Top players: All-division Brock Dejesus, Daymond Hiester, Kelton Faulk, Abby McCafferey.

Outlook: Looking to be competitive and contend for division title.

Wyomissing

Coach: Pete Beck, second season.

Home course: Berkshire Country Club (par 71).

PIAA classification: 2A.

Last year: 3-12 Berks II, 3-12.

Top players: All-division Matthew Latourelle, all-division Chase Maggs.

Outlook: Middle of the pack.

Tulpehocken

Coach: J.D. Ricapito, third season.

Home course: Green Acres Golf Course (par 70).

PIAA classification: 2A.

Last year: 4-11 Berks II, 5-12.

Top players: Bryson Erb, Ethan Beidler, Zach Neuin.

Outlook: On the rise and looking to have a better season.

Kutztown

Coach: Michael Hoare, first season.

Home course: Rich Maiden Golf Course (par 70).

PIAA classification: 2A.

Last year: 6-9 Berks II, 6-9. Girls county champion.

Top players: Berks female Golfer of the Year Emilee Barkley, Cody Miller, Colin Hamm.

Outlook: Not enough depth to contend.

Brandywine Heights

Coach: Will Robertson.

Home course: Golden Oaks Golf Club (par 72).

PIAA classification: 2A.

Last year: 1-14 Berks II, 1-14.

Top players: None reported.

Outlook: Could have another tough season..

Source: Berkshire mont