Berks I
Exeter
Coach: Todd Witkowski, 30th season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 7-0 Berks I, 15-0; Berks I champion, BCIAA champion, District 3 Class 3A seventh place.
Top runners: All-Berks Slater Von Stetten, all-division Jason Nester, Frank Conte, Michael Sherman, Lucas Newell, Michael Fisher.
Outlook: A very experienced team will be in the mix to successfully defend its county title as well as have another strong showing in districts.
Gov. Mifflin
Coach: Matt Carley, eighth season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 5-2 Berks I, 15-2; District 3 Class 3A 10th place.
Top runners: All-Berks Zack Zerbe, all-division Garrett Hyneman, Nick Kaszmetskie, Braeden Arnold, Josh Myers, Jaycob Harle.
Outlook: With key returners, the Mustangs expect to compete for division and county titles.
Twin Valley
Coach: Brian Holden, 21st season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 6-1 Berks I, 18-1; BCIAA runner-up, District 3 Class 3A eighth place.
Top runners: Frankie Disilvestro, Jackson Kinsey, Cooper Schmidt, Clark Gaynor, Logan Rhoades, Jack Taylor.
Outlook: Despite graduating several key seniors, should remain competitive and at the top of the county standings.
Wilson
Coach: D.J. Sukanick, fifth season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 4-3 Berks I, 11-4.
Top runner: All-Berks Elijah Stoudt.
Outlook: The Bulldogs look to be competitive within Berks I.
Muhlenberg
Coach: Jacob Conrad, third season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 2-5 Berks I, 3-12.
Top runners: Kyler Stoudt, Daniel Heydt, Zach Ernst, Dante Fioravanti, Blake Brady, Alex Hernandez.
Outlook: After graduating just one senior, the Muhls will look to improve on their win total in 2023.
Fleetwood
Coach: Eric Burkert, eighth season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 2-5 Berks I, 3-12.
Top runner: Sean Carpenter.
Outlook: Middle of the pack in Berks I.
Daniel Boone
Coach: Doug Snyder, fourth season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 2-5, Berks I, 3-12.
Top runner: Daniel Shank.
Outlook: A rebuilding year.
Reading High
Coach: Chris Yeshulas, 15th season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 0-7 Berks I, 0-15.
Top runners: None reported.
Outlook: The Red Knights will try to earn their first meet victory since 2019.
Berks II
Wyomissing
Coach: Tim Hetrich, 36th season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 7-0 Berks II, 12-3; Berks II champion, District 3 Class 2A champion.
Top runners: All-division David Giles, all-division Cameron Cohen, Jack Curran, Jace Carwll, Nole Aurentz, Clayton Aurentz, Tyler Nolt, Patrick Babiarz.
Outlook: The Spartans expect to contend for titles at the county, district and state levels.
Conrad Weiser
Coach: Jeff Werner, fourth season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 5-2 Berks II, 9-6; District 3 Class 2A third place.
Top runners: Eli Madison, Asher Madison, Jio Garci.
Outlook: A younger team that should once again be competitive at the county and district levels.
Kutztown
Coach: Shelby Brett, second season.
PIAA classification: 1A.
Last season: 4-3 Berks II, 8-7; District 3 Class 1A champion.
Top runners: All-division Phoenix Kellogg, Otis Engel, Corey Gilbert.
Outlook: The Cougars should remain a contender, particularly at the district level.
Tulpehocken
Coach: Desiree Frantz, eighth season.
PIAA classification: 1A.
Last season: 6-1 Berks II, 10-5.
Top runner: All-division Allen Ebersole.
Outlook: Should contend for another strong showing in Berks II.
Berks Catholic
Coach: Glen Heck, second season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 3-4 Berks II, 7-8.
Top runners: Nate Orient, Lucien Kraycik, Anthony Repko and Quinn O’Donnell.
Outlook: The Saints look to have a breakout year in Berks II.
Schuylkill Valley
Coach: Allyson McKechnie, 19th season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 2-5 Berks II, 6-9; District 3 Class 2A ninth place.
Top runner: All-division Aiden Knoetsky.
Outlook: Middle of the pack.
Hamburg
Coach: Phil Kistler, 24th season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 0-7 Berks II, 1-14.
Top runners: Abe Rogers, Alex Phillips, Trevor Fredericks, Ty Jozefick, Sawyer Smith.
Outlook: The Hawks look to improve on their record from a year ago with a young squad that has just one senior.
Oley Valley
Coach: Dan Schaeffer, 17th season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 1-6 Berks II, 5-10.
Top runners: All-division Ryan Gourley, Josh Wagner, Ben Debalko, Enyer Llovera.
Outlook: The Lynx will look to develop their top runners to remain competitive.
Source: Berkshire mont
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