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The 4 Aces - Jordan Garcia
Reading, Pennsylvania
Name: Jordan Garcia School: Fleetwood High School
Number of years pitching: Since he was five-years-old
Favorite Pitch: Two-Seam Fastball Coaches Pick: “Probably his fastball”
What sets him apart from other pitchers: “He is the type of pitcher that is not going to overpower you as a hitter, but one that hits his sports and forces hitters to hit his pitch. He is a smart pitcher who always has a game... More 
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The 4 Aces - Sam Eagleson
Reading, Pennsylvania
Name: Sam Eagleson School: Governor Mifflin - senior
Number of Years Pitching: 9 years.
Favorite pitch: 4-seam fast ball. Coaches pick: “Sam has an above average fastball that he uses to get ahead of hitters and to put them away.” – Coach Steve Murray
What sets him apart from other pitchers: “Sam’s overall athleticism puts him ahead of the competition. He works quick on the mound, throws strikes, and... More
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Letters of Intent
Reading, Pennsylvania
Scott Krotee, Wilson Coach: Tim Fick Years on Varsity: 4
College: Gardner-Webb Sport: Soccer Major: Athletic Training
High School Highlights:
All-Berks 1st and 2nd Team 2006, 2007
26 Career Shutouts / .75 GAA and 14 Shutouts in 2007
Central PA Senior All-Star Team, 2007
Led Wilson to BCIAA Runner-up in 2007, and BCIAA Championship in 2006
District III Finalist and PIAA State Qualifier in... More
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Half Full of Half Empty?
Reading, Pennsylvania
Brad Losito, Kutztown’s Wrestling Coach, had his work cut out for him. He started the season with 12 athletes; but by mid-season, only 6 remained. “It was like ‘Survivor,’ ” Losito jokes, “Every other day we’d walk in and someone else was gone!”
The loss of half of the team would probably destroy most teams; however Coach Lositio and Assistant Coach Shawn Katz used the small number of athletes... More
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Berks' Swimmers Making a Splash
Reading, Pennsylvania
Get out your goggles and grab a towel. It’s swim season and Berks County boys’ and girls’ swimmers and divers are vying for the top spot in this competitive sport. Most teams typically practice six to seven days a week in order to stay in the best shape. But while it’s a sport that focuses on individual top physical condition and athleticism, the idea of “team” still runs strong.
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Girls In Motion
Reading, Pennsylvania
When a group of high school athletes hit the playing field, enthusiastic supporters waving banners or snapping pictures cheer them on. The competitors are immersed in their sport while receiving encouragement from parents, teachers, and peers. They train vigorously leading up to the first event, and practice daily after school to hone their skills. Now, take this concept, and turn it upside down. What you have is a gymnastics team.... More
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Growing Sport Often on the Backburner
Reading, Pennsylvania
Legendary Syracuse University coach Luke LaPorta, once remarked, “Indoor Track is like the extra pig in the litter.” Usually cast aside for its big brother, Indoor Track has trotted along since the 1960s, surviving only on the scraps of accolades. Recently, however, Indoor Track has gained local popularity and is proving it has merits that set it apart from Track and Field
PIAA officially named Indoor Track and Field... More
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Sibling Rivalry
Reading, Pennsylvania
Kyle & Josh Wheaton/ Oley Valley
Kyle, a senior at Oley Valley Senior High School, has been playing basketball since he was in eighth grade. But this is the first season where one of the starters on his team is also his little brother Josh.
“Last year my brother was on the team, but he was a freshman and didn’t get a lot of playing time,” explained Kyle, the team’s... More
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The Approach That Matters Most
Reading, Pennsylvania
Powerhouse sports programs in Berks County usually have three angles: Wilson, Reading, and Governor Mifflin. However, in the last decade, sports fans have watched in awe as a fourth team has consistently challenged all these schools. Poised to continue their reign as the team to watch, The Exeter Ladies Bowling Team has once again exploded onto the lanes!
Fresh off winning the state title, in 2007, the Exeter... More
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Boxing Makes a Difference in the Lives of Berks' Teens
Reading, Pennsylvania
As one enters King’s Gym, located on Elm Street in Reading, it’s like walking into a scene in Rocky. In the middle of the ring, a mentor trains a protégé. Kids look on, waiting for their chance to step into the spotlight. Off to the side, several students work out on punching bags and cardio equipment. Others practice their moves in front of a mirror. Posters of famous boxers, including... More
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Athletes In Music and the Arts
Reading, Pennsylvania
The most challenging aspect of being involved in a sport and music, all the kids agree, is managing time. Amberly Harman of Conrad Weiser tells us, “I go straight from one practice to another. During the fall I go from cross-country practice to marching band practice within an hour. I only have time to change and quickly eat.”
The similarities between playing a sport and playing an instrument... More
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Berks On Ice
Reading, Pennsylvania
So you want to play high school ice hockey? Been to a Reading Royals minor league hockey game and you’ve got the fever? Slapshots, icing, checking and pucks are your passion? Ice Hockey is a sport on the move and there are growing opportunities for kids to pick up a stick and hit the ice.
High school and youth ice hockey have come a long way in the last eight... More
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Thierspace
Reading, Pennsylvania
MYSPACE: Wyomissing Senior Basketball Player Andrew Paolini and his locker
1. Signs: Those are signs the cheerleaders put on our lockers from football season. I never took them down.
2. Lanyard: It had an elevator key on it; I sprained my ankle last year. I handed the key in and kept the lanyard.
3. Green Bottle: It was my birthday and my friends and I brought in... More
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One for the Thumb
Reading, Pennsylvania
Berks’ top male and female golfers and golf coach for the year all hail from Wyomissing Area Junior/Senior High School.
Coincidence? Not according to coach Chris Kersikoski.. “Our team members are extremely dedicated and practice often,” he said. “I can’t take any of the credit. This honor really goes to the team. Many of the students have been playing golf since elementary school. They are all really committed.”
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The Mecca
Reading, Pennsylvania
According to Webster, mecca is “a place regarded as the center for a specified group, activity or interest.” Well, you have only to travel to the southern corner of Berks County to find a sparkling mecca, a crown jewel sitting atop the hill at Twin Valley High School.
The Twin Valley school board and administration devised the plans for constructing their state-of-the-art field house two years ago. With... More
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Where Are They Now…..
by: Rebecca J. Simmons
Peter Shollenberger fell in love with the game of baseball as a little boy. From t-ball to little league, it...
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Berks County high school football will have some new head coaches pacing the gridiron this fall. HSSTM asked four rookie...
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Dalton Vanneman
Junior Dalton Vannemann is a double threat on the lacrosse field and the
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Twin Valley Ice Hockey
by: Cathy Coffman
Just five years ago, the Twin Valley Ice Hockey Club was formed on a small farm pond in Elverson. That year, 15 skaters laced up...
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