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Wilson Junior Kailani Hardy Selected Player of the Year to Lead 2026 All-Berks Girls Basketball Team
Wilson junior Kailani Hardy named the Berks Player of the Year and Wilson head coach Matt Raquet Berks Coach of the Year.
Feb 232 min read


Tanisha Giddens Beatty, Janet Malouf, Crista Ricketts Inducted into Berks County Basketball Hall of Fame
Tanisha Giddens Beatty, Janet Malouf, and Crista Ricketts were inducted into the Berks County Basketball Hall of Fame, recognizing decades of excellence as players and coaches. From record-setting careers at Reading, Kutztown, and Daniel Boone to lasting impacts on the next generation, the trio helped shape the legacy of Berks girls basketball.
Feb 196 min read


Wilson Punches Ticket to BCIAA Championship with Convincing Win Over Reading High
Wilson continued its team-first approach Wednesday, defeating Reading High 51-39 in the BCIAA semifinals at Santander Arena. Despite leading scorer Laila Jones being limited, the Bulldogs received balanced scoring from Laura Crocona, Ryan Leaman, and Kailani Hardy to earn a championship matchup with Exeter. Wilson never trailed and leaned on defense, composure, and unselfish play.
Feb 124 min read


BCIAA Semifinals: Top-Seed Wilson, Defending Champs Reading High Set for Round 3
Preview of the BCIAA girls basketball semifinal between No. 1 Wilson and No. 4 Reading High.
Feb 104 min read


Reading High Sophomore Xiani Beatty Selected BerksGirlsBasketball.com Player of the Week
Reading High sophomore Xiani Beatty selected as Berks Girls Basketball's Player of the Week for 2/2-2/8.
Feb 93 min read


Reading High Heats Up From 3 to Overcome Schuylkill Valley in BCIAA Quarterfinals
Jay’Liyah Hood-Marshall and Nayara Ortega powered Reading High past Schuylkill Valley with eight combined 3-pointers in a 58-44 BCIAA quarterfinal win. After a slow start, the Red Knights surged in the second quarter behind sharp shooting and strong playmaking from Xiani Beatty, earning their fourth straight county playoff victory.
Feb 74 min read


BCIAA Quarterfinal Preview: No. 4 Reading High vs. No. 5 Schuylkill Valley
Preview of the BCIAA girls basketball quarterfinal between No. 4 Reading High and No. 5 Schuylkill Valley.
Feb 72 min read


Berks Girls Basketball Playoffs: Who's In, Who's Out?
With the BCIAA cutoff date arriving, the Berks County girls basketball playoff picture is coming into focus. Wilson headlines the field as the likely top seed, while crossover wins by Gov. Mifflin and Kutztown secured automatic bids. Reading High and Twin Valley are among the teams battling for the final wildcard spots.
Feb 42 min read


Super Milestone: Gov. Mifflin Junior Hits 1K as Mustangs Hold Off Reading High
Bella Super became the 12th Gov. Mifflin girl to reach 1,000 career points Tuesday night, joining a club tied deeply to family ties in the program’s history. Super scored 31 points, including 23 in the first half, leading the Mustangs to a 59-55 win over Reading High at the Geigle Complex.
Jan 74 min read


2025-26 Berks I Girls Basketball: Top Players to Watch
The top players to watch in Division I of the Berks Girls League for the 2025-26 season.
Nov 18, 20255 min read


2025-26 Berks I Girls Basketball Team Preview Capsules
Berks I team-by-team girls basketball preview capsules for the 2025-26 season.
Nov 17, 20253 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 1, 20252 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 13, 20258 min read


Reading High's Yamilex Rodriguez Commits to Cal U
Reading High’s Yamilex Rodriguez caps her championship senior season by committing to Division II Cal U.
May 11, 20254 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 24, 20255 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 10, 20259 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 18, 20253 min read


Player of the Week: Reading High Freshman Xiani Beatty Shines on Biggest Stage
Reading High freshman Xiani Beatty selected as Berks Girls Basketball's Player of the Week.
Feb 17, 20253 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 16, 20253 min read


Reading High Wears Down Gov. Mifflin, Captures First Berks County Title in 15 Years
Reading High defeats Gov. Mifflin 63-57 to win its first Berks Girls League championship in 15 years.
Feb 15, 20255 min read
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