Berks I
Exeter
Coach: Russ Keith, second 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: Berks Runner of the Year Carly Keith, All-Berks Gabby Keith, All-Berks Maddie Holbrook, all-division Kira Spencer, Addison Matthews, Harper Adams.
Outlook: The defending county champion Eagles expect to contend for Berks and District 3 titles as well as make a strong showing at states with several key runners returning.
Gov. Mifflin
Coach: Jack Heim, 47th season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 6-1 Berks I, 15-2; BCIAA runner-up.
Top runners: All-Berks Kaitlyn Highduch, All-Berks Lydia Drago, Emily Gauker, Grace Kerschner, Lily DeLoretta.
Outlook: A much younger squad than a year ago after graduating seven seniors, the Mustangs still will be a force to threaten for the top spot in Berks I.
Twin Valley
Coach: Greg Linsky, ninth season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 5-2 Berks I, 13-5; District 3 Class 3A sixth place.
Top runners: All-division Riley Servis, Kenzianna Flores, Addison Nudy, Sienna Stoltzfus.
Outlook: Keeping the momentum rolling from last season, the Raiders should see a strong finish in the county as well as in District 3.
Daniel Boone
Coach: Doug Snyder, fourth season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 3-4 Berks I, 8-7.
Top runners: All-division Natalee Kryman, Emrie Watts, Dani Ferrara, Julia Leady.
Outlook: The Blazers look to be competitive in Berks I and finish the season with some District 3 and state qualifiers.
Fleetwood
Coach: Eric Burkert, eighth season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 1-6- Berks I, 4-11.
Top runner: Areanna Ventura
Outlook: Has an outside look at qualifying for districts.
Wilson
Coach: Joseph Watterson, first season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 4-3 Berks I, 12-3.
Top runners: All-division Ella Reidinger, Abby Rest, Cora Hardick, Morgan Bitting, Calia Aman, Angela Rapp, Sami Eisenhofer.
Outlook: Looking to maintain a competitive edge in Berks I.
Muhlenberg
Coach: Jacob Conrad, third season.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 2-5 Berks I, 4-11.
Top runners: Mya Cadena, Sophia Smith, Cassidy White, Siena Murphy.
Outlook: Looking to increase win total from last year.
Reading High
Coach: Chris Yeshulas, 15th year.
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last season: 0-7 Berks I, 2-13.
Top runners: None reported.
Outlook: The Red Knights look to improve throughout the season and score their first meet win since 2019.
Berks II
Wyomissing
Coach: Tim Hetrich, 35th season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 7-0 Berks II, 11-4; Berks II champion, District 3 Class 2A fifth place.
Top runners: All-Berks Addie Cohen, Scarlett Mathis, Taylor Butler, Evangeline Reyes, Selah Wynen, Rhea Patel, Caroline Wandrey, Haley Luchkiw.
Outlook: With strengthened depth, the Spartans should repeat success at the county level and make another postseason run.
Conrad Weiser
Coach: Jeff Werner, fourth season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 6-1 Berks II, 10-5; District 3 Class 2A sixth place.
Top runners: Sarina Neiswender, Verity Eder.
Outlook: Despite some impactful losses, the Scouts still have chance for postseason success.
Berks Catholic
Coach: Glen Heck, third season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 5-2 Berks II, 9-6; District 3 Class 2A eighth place.
Top runners: MacKenzie Langdon, Madison Langdon, Sara Holland, Sam Schlauch.
Outlook: Senior-heavy Saints look to be competitive within Berks II and push for districts.
Tulpehocken
Coach: Desiree Frantz, sixth season.
PIAA classification: 1A.
Last season: 4-3 Berks II, 7-8.
Top runner: Abigail Gehris.
Outlook: Hopeful for a strong showing in Berks II.
Schuylkill Valley
Coach: Allyson McKechnie, 19th season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 3-4 Berks II, 6-9.
Top runners: Jillian Boyer, Lillian Emerson.
Outlook: The Panthers look to grow and be competitive within Berks II.
Hamburg
Coach: Phil Kistler, 24th season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 0-6 Berks II, 0-14.
Top runners: Shannon Govern, Ava Gesicki, Riley Petrie, Rebecca Young.
Outlook: Have plenty of runners and should improve on record from last season.
Oley Valley
Coach: Steve Boyer, 22nd season.
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last season: 2-5 Berks II, 4-11.
Top runner: Sydney Deeble, Hannah Houp.
Outlook: A small, young team, the Lynx look to improve throughout the regular season and have postseason qualifiers.
Kutztown
Coach: Shelby Brett, second season.
PIAA classification: 1A.
Last season: 0-6 Berks II, 0-14.
Top runner: None reported.
Outlook: Seeking improvement in 2023.
Source: Berkshire mont
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