Berks I
Conrad Weiser
Coach: Ryan Knarr, ninth season.
Last season: 8-0 Berks I, 21-3; District 3 Class 2A runner-up, PIAA Class 2A qualifier.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Players to watch: All-Berks Armaan Malik, All-Berks Jiovany Garcia, Eriz Yazemboski, Charles Coleman, Owen Hunt, John Tharp, Wyatt Auchenbach, Ty McGonigle.
Outlook: The Scouts will look to return to the county championship match for the fifth time in the past six seasons. They also retain two All-Berks players and have a lot of young talent.
Wilson
Coach: Todd Gensemer, fourth season.
Last season: 7-1 Berks I, 13-4; Berks champion, District 3 Class 3A qualifier.
PIAA Classification: 3A.
Players to watch: all-division Austin Kohler, Gavin Siravo, Jason Kauffman, Griffin Saar, Ethan Mengel.
Outlook: The Bulldogs have another promising season ahead, as they return four of their six starters and look to contend for another Berks title.
Exeter
Coach: Mike Herman, 11th season.
Last season: 6-2 Berks I, 11-6.
PIAA Classification: 3A.
Player to watch: Donghu Kim.
Outlook: The Eagles are rebuilding for the future but will still look to be competitive.
Daniel Boone
Coach: Ryan Burke, fifth season.
Last season: 5-3 Berks I, 10-5.
PIAA Classification: 3A.
Players to watch: All-Berks Sam Shank, all-divison Evan Miller.
Outlook: The Blazers are looking to make the county playoffs for the first time in school history.
Reading High
Coach: Mike Fisher, fourth season.
Last season: 4-4 Berks I, 5-6.
PIAA Classification: 3A.
Players to watch: All-Berks Zach Schrader, Dylan Dunkelberger.
Outlook: The Red Knights have key players returning and will look to compete for a Berks playoff berth.
Fleetwood
Coach: Katie Miller, first season.
Last season: 3-5 Berks I, 6-7.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Players to watch: all-division Kyle Sonon.
Outlook: The Tigers are looking to compete and improve.
Twin Valley
Coach: Joe Alessandrini, ninth season.
Last season: 2-6 Berks I, 4-9.
PIAA Classification: 3A.
Player to watch: All-Berks Dylan Bonds.
Outlook: The Raiders will look to win matches with a motivated, athletic roster.
Muhlenberg
Coach: Steve Simons, 27th season.
Last season: 1-7 Berks I, 3-9.
PIAA Classification: 3A.
Player to watch: Bode Brewer.
Outlook: The Muhls are looking to improve.
Gov. Mifflin
Coach: Darren Kostival, 10th season.
Last season: 0-8 Berks I, 2-13.
PIAA Classification: 3A.
Player to watch: Tiberiu Danciu.
Outlook: The Mustangs are a young team that is just learning the game and focused on improving throughout the season
Berks II
Wyomissing
Coach: Mike Gyomber, 34th season.
Last season: 7-0 Berks II, 10-2; District 3 Class 2A qualifier.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Players to watch: all-division Truman Peters, Aaron Andrews, Noah Gibney, Kyren McCabe, Max Weiss.
Outlook: The Spartans will rely on returners to compete for another postseason berth.
Kutztown
Coach: Louann Reppert, eighth season.
Last season: 6-1 Berks II, 10-3; District 3 Class 2A qualifier.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Player to watch: Tommy Noeding.
Outlook: The Cougars graduated all five starters from last season. They have a promising young core of underclassmen looking to have a winning season and gain experience.
Berks Catholic
Coach: Lauren Urban, seventh season.
Last season: 5-2 Berks II, 9-5.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Players to watch: all-division Alex Avram, Jack Krasja, Lukas Arbuckle, David Schnatz.
Outlook: The Saints return three key players and added some young talent to the lineup this season. They will look to compete for a spot in the Berks playoffs.
Hamburg
Coach: Leon “Bud” Bucheit, 17th season.
Last season: 4-3 Berks II, 6-6.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Players to watch: Joe Martin, Tavian Parry, Alex Bentz, Logan Rollman, Matthew Curtis, Kyle Houck, Caleb Atkinson, Caleb Weist, Connor Moyer, Seth Bausher, Brayden Heckman.
Outlook: The Hawks are poised to have a strong season.
Tulpehocken
Coach: Mike Boltz, fourth season.
Last season: 3-4 Berks II, 4-8.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Players to watch: Vince Tartaglia, Aaron Baransky, Dalton Spencer, Clint Haws, Daniel Gettis, Jose Sanchez.
Outlook: With a combination of returners and newcomers, the Trojans are looking forward to a strong season.
Brandywine Heights
Coach: Bryan Rothermel, sixth season.
Last season: 2-5 Berks II, 2-11.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Players to watch: Nick Winkler, Josh Miller, Jake Herman, Ben Heffner.
Outlook: The Bullets are looking to rebuild for the future.
Antietam
Co-Coaches: Tony DiSarro and Bill McClain, first season.
Last season: 1-6 Berks II, 2-14.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Players to watch: Dominic Perch.
Outlook: The Mounts are looking to continue to grow the program and improve throughout the season.
Schuylkill Valley
Coach: Brian Miller, fourth season.
Last season: 0-7 Berks II, 0-11.
PIAA Classification: 2A.
Players to watch: Oliver Messner, Tristan Waruszewski.
Outlook: The Panthers are looking to rebuild and improve throughout the season.
Source: Berkshire mont
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