Nearly 300 teams hit Spooky Nook for The Prime Event East, where top national recruits shared the court with standout Berks players. BGB caught up with Reading’s Xiani Beatty, Wilson’s Laila Jones, Exeter’s Addison Harper, Brandywine’s Benner sisters, and more. From Beatty’s rising stardom to Jones’ return from injury, this weekend showed Berks hoops is thriving on the AAU scene.

At 27 years old, William “Storm” Hutchinson IV has already seen basketball from nearly every angle — as a player, AAU coach, high school head coach, and college assistant. Now, he’s bringing that experience to Tulpehocken as the new head coach of the girls basketball program. “It wasn’t about past success or a flashy pitch — it was the people,” Hutchinson said. “If I can build a place where girls love being there, that’s a huge success.”

Xiomara Toledo has been named head coach of Muhlenberg High School girls basketball after serving as interim during the second half of the 2024-25 season. A Berks County native and former standout player, Toledo brings passion, local roots, and a focus on team chemistry. With rising stars like Kenleigh Brill and Lianna Martir, she aims to lead the Muhls back to the playoffs and build a strong, community-centered program.