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Wilson Senior Laura Crocona to Become a Golden Bear
Wilson senior Laura Crocona has committed to continue her basketball and academic careers at Kutztown University. A three-year varsity contributor and top defender, she’s steadily improved her offensive game. Academically accomplished and inspired by her family, Crocona is ready to balance athletics and academics at Kutztown under coach Janet Malouf.
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Zakiyah Winfield Continuing to Chase Pro Ball Dream While Giving Back to Berks
Former Wilson standout Zakiyah Winfield, who went on to star at Glenville State and Buffalo, and played professionally in Germany with Eisvogel USC Freiburg.
As she rehabs from injury, she’s focused on giving back to Berks County basketball through her Then2Now Foundation and her third annual camp at Alvernia on Aug. 10, inspiring the next generation of players.
Aug 84 min read


Berks Girls Basketball: Who will reach 1,000 points in the 2025-26 season?
Three players joined Berks County's 1,000-point club in 2023–24, led by Wyomissing’s Amaya Stewart, who finished with 1,904 points—No. 7 all-time in county history. Brandywine Heights' Addison Benner and Exeter’s Grace Reedy also made history, becoming their schools’ all-time leading scorers. Who will be next in 2025–26?
Aug 12 min read


The Prime Event East: Berks AAU Notebook
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.
Jun 138 min read


Top 5 Takeaways from the 2024-25 Berks Girls Basketball Season
Revisiting the top five takeaways from the 2024-25 Berks Girls Basketball season.
Mar 245 min read


Wilson Starts Strong, Archbishop Carroll Finishes Stronger in PIAA Class 6A Second Round
Archbishop Carroll defeated Wilson in the second round of the PIAA Class 6A girls basketball tournament Tuesday in Royersford.
Mar 123 min read


Up Next for Wilson: Archbishop Carroll in the PIAA Class 6A Girls Basketball Second Round
Wilson faces Archbishop Carroll and Alexis Eberz in the PIAA Class 6A girls basketball second round Tuesday at Spring-Ford.
Mar 102 min read


BerksGirlsBasketball.com's Inaugural All-Class Teams
Freshman, sophomores, juniors, and seniors make up BerksGirlsBasketball.com's inaugural All-Class Starting Lineup lists.
Mar 109 min read


Violet Houck's 21 Leads Wilson Past Upper Dublin for First State Playoff Victory Since 2014
Wilson defeats Upper Dublin 51-46 in the PIAA Class 6A tournament for its first state playoff win in 11 years.
Mar 72 min read


PIAA Class 6A Girls Basketball Preview: Wilson at Upper Dublin
Preview of the PIAA Class 6A girls basketball first-round game between 3-5 Wilson and 1-3 Upper Dublin.
Mar 63 min read


District 3 Class 6A Quarterfinal Preview: No. 7 Wilson at No. 2 Dallastown
Preview of the District 3 Class 6A girls basketball quarterfinal matchup Thursday between No. 2 Dallastown and No. 7 Wilson.
Feb 192 min read


District 3 Girls Basketball Tournament Round-Up (Feb. 17, 2025)
Wilson and Conrad Weiser pick up wins in the District 3 Girls Basketball Tournament to continue their seasons.
Feb 183 min read


Three-Time Player of the Year Amaya Stewart Leads 2025 All-Berks Team
Wyomissing's Amaya Stewart named Player of the Year for third straight season and Reading High's Rashida Suber named Coach of the Year.
Feb 163 min read


Wyomissing Begins Defense of Two-Time District 3 Championship Friday
Wilson, Conrad Weiser, Berks Catholic, Wyomissing, and Oley Valley will be hosting district playoff games next week.
Feb 162 min read


Lori Lobb, Sheila (Stufflet) Ressler, Corielle Yarde Inducted into Berks Basketball Hall of Fame
Kutztown's Lori Lobb, Wilson's Sheila Ressler, Schuylkill Valley's Corielle Yarde inducted in the Berks County Basketball Hall of Fame.
Feb 154 min read


Gov. Mifflin Turns in Champion Performance as Minds are with Teammate Battling Health Scare
Bella Super scores 25 points to lead Gov. Mifflin over Wilson in Berks Girls League semifinals, punch first ticket to championship game.
Feb 143 min read


BCIAA Semifinals: Bulldogs, Mustangs Head to Rubber Match with Championship Spot on the Line
Preview of the BCIAA girls basketball semifinal between No. 2 Wilson and No. 3 Gov. Mifflin.
Feb 124 min read


BCIAA Quarterfinal Preview: No. 2 Wilson vs. No. 7 Schuylkill Valley
Preview of the BCIAA girls basketball quarterfinal between No. 2 Wilson and No. 7 Schuylkill Valley.
Feb 83 min read


Notebook: Wyomissing's Aaron Anders Reaches 100, Brandywine's Benner Breaks Record, Division Champs Crowned
News and notables from Berks Girls Basketball as the playoffs start this weekend, including Wyomissing's Aaron Anders reaching 100 wins.
Feb 44 min read


Laura Crocona, Jade Lee Help Wilson Regroup for Important Berks I Win over Reading High After Six Players Ejected
Freshman Jade Lee scores six points in the fourth quarter as Wilson regroups just enough to defeat Reading High after six players ejected.
Jan 314 min read
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