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The Prime Event East 2026: Berks AAU Notebook
More than 1,600 players and 345 teams gathered at Spooky Nook Sports for The Prime Event East. BerksGirlsBasketball.com caught up with Wilson's Kailani Hardy, Exeter's Addison Harper, Wilson's Mariam Osumanu, Wyomissing's Mayleen Armistead, and Hamburg's Ashayleoni Camper to discuss their AAU seasons, offseason development, recruiting, and goals for the upcoming high school basketball season.
Jun 98 min read


Cardinal O'Hara Wins Defensive Battle, Ends Wilson's Banner Season in State Second Round
Wilson’s historic senior class saw its remarkable run end Tuesday night as Cardinal O’Hara claimed a 36-26 victory in a defensive battle in the PIAA Class 6A second round. Despite cold shooting on both sides, rebounding and free throws proved decisive as the Lions advanced. The loss closes a banner season for the Bulldogs, who captured Berks County and District 3 titles while cementing their legacy as one of the most accomplished classes in program history.
Mar 106 min read


Wilson vs. Cardinal O'Hara: PIAA Class 6A Girls Basketball Second Round Preview
Wilson meets Cardinal O’Hara in a highly anticipated PIAA 6A girls basketball second round matchup Tuesday at Coatesville. The Bulldogs bring a 20-game winning streak and balanced lineup into a rematch with the Philadelphia Catholic League powerhouse that handed them an early-season loss. Here’s a full preview of the clash between the Bulldogs and Lions.
Mar 94 min read


Kailani Hardy's Defense Slows Ryann Jennings and Conestoga in First Quarter, Leads Wilson to PIAA First-Round Victory
Kailani Hardy set the tone on both ends as Wilson defeated Conestoga 59-46 in the first round of the PIAA Class 6A girls basketball tournament. Hardy scored 18 points and held Central League MVP Ryann Jennings without a shot attempt in the first quarter, helping the Bulldogs build an early lead and advance to a second-round rematch with Cardinal O’Hara.
Mar 74 min read


PIAA Class 6A Girls Basketball Playoffs Preview: Conestoga at Wilson
Wilson and Conestoga face off Friday at 7 p.m. in West Lawn in the first round of the PIAA Class 6A girls basketball tournament. The Bulldogs enter at 27-2, winners of Berks and District 3 titles, while the Pioneers are 20-9, Central League champs.
Mar 54 min read


Wilson junior Ryan Leaman Selected BerksGirlsBasketball.com Player of the Week
Wilson junior Ryan Leaman selected as Berks Girls Basketball's Player of the Week for 2/23-3/1.
Mar 13 min read


Wilson Captures District 3 Class 6A Crown Over Dallastown, Seventh Title in Program History
Wilson defeated Dallastown 42-37 in overtime to win the District 3 Class 6A girls basketball championship Thursday night at Manheim Township. Ryan Leaman’s corner 3 and Kailani Hardy’s late layup sealed the Bulldogs’ first district title since 2014. The victory marked Wilson’s seventh overall championship and capped a 19-game winning streak for a senior class that had endured injury and postseason heartbreak.
Feb 276 min read


District 3 Class 6A Girls Basketball Championship Preview: How Do Wilson and Dallastown Match Up?
Wilson and Dallastown will meet Thursday night at Manheim Township in the District 3 Class 6A championship game. The Bulldogs ride an 18-game winning streak into their first final since 2014, while the defending champion Wildcats aim for back-to-back titles and their third straight championship appearance.
Feb 255 min read


Ryan Leaman's Big Fourth Quarter Lifts Wilson Past Top-Seeded Red Lion, Into District 3 Class 6A Final
Ryan Leaman scored a season-high 17 points and hit a go-ahead fourth-quarter 3-pointer to lead Wilson past top-seeded Red Lion, 50-42, in the District 3 Class 6A semifinal. The Bulldogs closed on a decisive run and will play for their first district championship since 2014.
Feb 245 min read


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


District 3 Girls Basketball: How Do Wilson and Red Lion Stack Up?
Wilson faces top-seeded Red Lion in the District 3 Class 6A semifinals Monday night. The Bulldogs enter on a 17-game winning streak after winning the Berks championship, while Red Lion counters with elite defense and deep postseason experience. Here's how the teams stack up, including key players, season stats, common opponents and the playoff history between the two programs.
Feb 224 min read


Wilson Senior Laura Crocona Selected BerksGirlsBasketball.com Player of the Week
Wilson senior Laura Crocona selected as Berks Girls Basketball's Player of the Week for 2/9-2/15.
Feb 173 min read


Wilson Wins First County Title in 12 Years, Tops Upstart Exeter
Wilson erased years of playoff frustration with a 54-44 win over Exeter to capture its first Berks Girls League championship since 2014 on Friday night at Santander Arena. Led by senior Laila Jones and a veteran starting five, the Bulldogs built a big first-half lead and held off a late surge to secure the long-awaited title.
Feb 144 min read


Five Berks Teams Qualify for District 3 Playoffs, Brackets Set
Five Berks League girls basketball teams have qualified for the District 3 playoffs, with brackets now set. Wilson, Gov. Mifflin, Exeter, Oley Valley, and Kutztown will compete across three classifications, bringing strong postseason histories and key matchups into the 2026 tournament.
Feb 123 min read


Top-Seeded Wilson and No. 3 Exeter Ready for Berks Girls League Championship Showdown
Preview of the 2026 Berks Girls League championship between top-seeded Wilson and third-seeded Exeter.
Feb 123 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


BCIAA Quarterfinal Preview: No. 1 Wilson vs. No. 8 Kutztown
Preview of the BCIAA girls basketball quarterfinal between No. 1 Wilson and No. 8 Kutztown.
Feb 62 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


Wilson Junior Kailani Hardy Selected BerksGirlsBasketball.com Player of the Week
Wilson junior Kailani Hardy selected as Berks Girls Basketball's Player of the Week for 1/26-2/1.
Feb 33 min read
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