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Athletes always work out, even on vacation
Reading, Pennsylvania
I’m hoping that I’m not the only person who gets slightly “stressed out” thinking about how to get workouts in during a vacation. No one enjoys a good vacation more than I do. With two small children and a hectic active job, I relish the time away to decompress. I love the sand underneath my feet and the ocean breeze on my face. It’s perfect, except it stresses me a... More 
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Last Season's Final 10 Best Berks County Boys Soccer Teams
Reading, Pennsylvania
10. Holy Name (10-6-1) – Won just 2 of 5 games at the start of the season. Snuck into the top 10 by going 8-3-1 over the last 12. Big wins over Oley, Muhlenberg, and Wyomissing (1st time in program’s history). Qualified for district playoffs. Key players include Claudio Silva (7 goals) up top, Mark Yost (led the Jays with 11 goals playing in the mid-field and at forward), Ben... More
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Wilson Girls Getting Their Kicks With Soccer
Reading, Pennsylvania
You don’t have to go outside Berks County to see an impressive youth soccer team. Wilson Chaos U-12 girls team is an accomplished program, the core of which was formed in 2005. Since that time, the team has earned 13 first place finishes in tournaments throughout the region.
After winning the Reading Berks League in 2005 and 2006 in their respective age division, Team Chaos sought to elevate their... More
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Berks County Girls Top 10 Basketball
Reading, Pennsylvania
10. The Spartans from Wyomissing found their way into the Top 10 by winning 3 of their last 5 league games including a big 8-point win vs Division III runner-up, Hamburg. Wyomissing was inconsistent most of the season, putting together only 2 two-game winning streaks; but the Spartans ripped through DIII, winning 4 of 5 games and losing only to division champion Schuylkill Valley. The Spartans swept the season series... More
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C.Y.O: Developing More Than just Great Athletes
Reading, Pennsylvania
The Catholic Youth Organization (C.Y.O.) has a tradition of developing young athletes through its sponsorship of numerous sports programs. The organization promotes Catholic Christian values and the responsibilities of fair play. In both victory and defeat, C.Y.O. encourages good sportsmanship and the spirit of competition while fostering self-confidence and emphasizing respect for all individuals. In the Berks County area, there are approximately four to five hundred children participating in C.Y.O.... More
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A League of Thier Own
Reading, Pennsylvania
Every sport requires self-discipline, rigorous work, and a positive eye toward success. Cheerleading is no exception. The happy and spirited squad from Daniel Boone pairs hard work and creativity with a positive attitude for a winning experience on the squad, as well as on the courts and fields of Daniel Boone athletics.
The 19-member, all-female squad consisting of freshman, sophomores, and juniors has worked under the direction of Daniel... More
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The Missing Link
Reading, Pennsylvania
Every athlete is expected to bring their best performance every time they step onto the field of play. What they may not realize is that a key to their success lies within their nutritional daily habits.
Athletes can train five to six days a week with maximum intensity; however, if they don’t have enough glycogen to fuel their system, their performance will be sub-par. The missing link to becoming... More
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High School Sports The Magazine's 10 Best berks County Boys Basketball Teams
Reading, Pennsylvania
#10 – With an overall record of 12 and 12, the Scouts from Conrad Weiser occupy the 10th position in our ranking. Led by Derek Long’s 246 points (14.7ppg), Conrad Weiser split with division II foe Muhlenberg while taking two from Twin Valley and Fleetwood. The Scouts fell just short in their two contests against division champion Daniel Boone and lost a heartbreaker at Exeter 63 to 62. Their 6... More
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ACL Injury Prevention
Reading, Pennsylvania
Imagine it is the first game of your senior year of high school. You have high hopes for playoffs and envision finishing your career with a great last season. A few minutes into the game you jump to challenge for a ball in the air. As you land, your knee buckles….you hear a “pop” and collapse to the ground. You have just torn your ACL. Your senior season is over.... More
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The Cream Rises to the Top
Reading, Pennsylvania
Jordan Burdine / Senior / Guard, Reading High
Jordan is enjoying great success this season, a player known for his outstanding defensive effort and his ability to score at will.
A pure scorer with the ability to get to the free throw line and stretch defenses with his outside shooting, Jordan returned to the Red Knights this season after a one-year stint at Glen Mills. His hard work earned... More
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Fall All Stars
Reading, Pennsylvania
Football: Vaughn Carraway – Senior (Muhlenberg) Wide Receiver/Safety
Vaughn had a memorable senior season for the Muhls, hauling in 49 catches for 818 yards and reaching the end zone 23 times. On defense he had 3 interceptions, one which was returned 108 yards for a touchdown. Carraway helped lead his team to the playoffs scoring a big victory against Cumberland Valley.
Others Receiving Votes: Codie Butler (Conrad Weiser),... More
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Get Your Popcorn Ready!
Reading, Pennsylvania
Imagine sitting in a cozy cushioned seat indulging in a bag of butter drenched pop corn, so buttery it leaks out of the bottom of the bag, along with a cup of your favorite soft drink. Think of some of those great movies you saw in the theatres. Some of the parents may have saw Jaws or even Rocky when they hit the box office. It feels exactly like that,... More
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Periodized Training for Peak Performance
Reading, Pennsylvania
So your sports season is over. For a few of you the season climaxed with a championship victory. For the rest of you it ended before you had hoped. Although the season is over, your competitive juices are still flowing; and you are determined to come back bigger, faster, and stronger next season. But where do you start? It is a known fact that people with an organized plan will... More
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Muhlenberg Youth Competiton Cheer: Legendary
Reading, Pennsylvania
With nicknames like Bozo, Beast, and Melon, the 17 girls that make up the M. T. A. A. Competiton Cheer squad certainly have a personality all their own. This is the humor that has defined this team for the past 5 years.
Although these girls have stepped up their level to keep up with the sport of competitive cheerleading, the squad agrees with not only hard work, dedication, and... More
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