SPORTS

AMITY TWP., Pa. — As the Philadelphia Phillies face the Miami Marlins in the National League Wild Card series, fans are expressing their excitement for for another playoff run, and so are bars and restaurants in Berks County. "Our people always seem to bring it. They support the local...

Wyomissing readies for a heavyweight showdown with Cocalico. Wyomissing is once again the midst of a perfect regular season on the football field. The Spartans program accustomed to this level of success over recent seasons.

READING, Pa. — Another recreation in Reading has gotten some new life breathed into it. "This is something that we are extremely excited about," said Reading Mayor Eddie Morán. "[It's] another project here in the city of Reading, especially with my commitment to our youth and the city parks and the Reading rec complexes."

Oct. 3—The Professional Bull Riders will make their return to Reading in February. Santander Arena will host the PBR Velocity Tour for a two-day event beginning Friday, Feb. 9, at 8 p.m. and continuing Saturday, Feb. 10, at 7 p.m. Grayson Cole of New Ringgold, Schuylkill County, is the...

READING, Pa. - Berks Catholic has won back-to-back games as it returns home for the first time in a month. The Saints most recent victory a thrilling one, as they scored a touchdown in final 12 seconds. Things seem to be clicking at the right time for this Saints program...

READING, Pa. - Exeter and Governor Mifflin taking their rivalry to the pitch on Tuesday night. The Lady Eagles running away with this one for a statement win over the Mustangs, 6-2. Early on in this one the Eagles making their presence felt, Chayse Flood would score twice within ten minutes to give her squad a 2-0 lead. Flood would go on to finish with 4-goals total.

Montgomery, A.Chapman (8), Leclerc (9) and Heim; Glasnow, Devenski (6), Diekman (8), Kittredge (9) and Pinto, Bethancourt. W_Montgomery 1-0. L_Glasnow 0-1. Gausman, Swanson (5), Mayza (5), Green (6), G.Cabrera (7), Hicks (8) and Kirk; López, Varland (6), Thielbar (7), Jax (8), Duran (9) and Jeffers. W_López 1-0. L_Gausman 0-1. Sv_Duran (1). HRs_Minnesota, Lewis (2).

READING, Pa. — When it comes to postgame fireworks in Berks County, one would likely think of the Reading Fightin Phils. But this year, the Reading Royals are getting in on the action. The Royals are planning to treat their fans to a fireworks show on Penn Street after...

The greatest No Prep Kings driver has finally won this season. On Sunday, Ryan Martin claimed the Street Outlaws No Prep Kings crown at Maple Grove Raceway in Mohnton, Pennsylvania. Martin defeated Jim Howe in the final round. The race was over right off the starting line. Howe was made...

The Reading Fightin Phils, in conjunction with Major League Baseball, have announced their home game times for the 2024 season. Additionally, Reading has announced its away schedule for 2024. Reading’s home slate will begin Tuesday, April 9, against the Portland Sea Dogs (Red Sox) at 6:45 p.m. Weeknight games prior...

There is a national shortage of qualified officials for scholastic sports and our region is not immune. Over the next five weeks, WFMZ Sports Director Dan Moscaritolo will dive into the issue beginning tonight with a look at the routine through the eyes of Jim Haney - who has been refereeing on the gridiron and the hardcourt for nearly 40 years.

Reading, Pa (October 3, 2023) - Alvernia University (4-6) fell to Susquehanna University (8-3) 1-0, in a tightly played non-conference field hockey matchup Tuesday evening at Alvernia. The River Hawks tallied the only goal of the game in the eighth minute of the game and held off the Golden Wolves...

Annville, Pa. (Oct. 2, 2023) - Alvernia University women's cross country first year Paige Jarrahian and women's volleyball junior Abigail McGinley earned MAC weekly honors for their performances during the week of September 28 - October 1st, 2023. Paige Jarrahian paced Alvernia to a 3rd place finish out of 13...

READING, Pa. – For the second time in the sport’s history, PBR’s (Professional Bull Riders) Pendleton Whisky Velocity Tour will buck into Reading, Pennsylvania, returning to Santander Arena February 9-10, 2024 with PBR Reading. For two nights only, some of the best bull riders in the world...

Lehigh, Pa. (Oct. 2, 2023) - Alvernia University Women's Equestrian opened up its fall competition season on Sunday with an 8th place team finish at Lehigh University. Alvernia was led by Thanea Redrova who qualified for regional finals in Introductory Flat with a third place finish on her horse, Arian. Christina Walko also qualified for regional finals in Novice Flat with a sixth place finish on her horse, Lacey.

Exeter senior Slater von Stetten finished 16th in 15:57.80 in the Boys High School Brown Division at Lehigh University's Paul Short Run. Exeter senior Gabrielle Keith finished fifth in 18:26.90 in the Girls High Brown Division at Lehigh University's Paul Short Run. Field hockey. Twin Valley senior Laura Sosko had...

Oct. 2—Conrad Weiser's Emma Perkins, trying to win her fourth straight title, and Hamburg's Mia Gassert advanced to the BCIAA Flight 1 singles final by winning semifinals Monday at Muhlenberg. Perkins defeated Exeter's Hansika Kunduru 6-0, 6-0, while Gassert, a junior, defeated Reading High's Hailey Guerrero 6-2, 6-1. Perkins,...

Get ready for an adrenaline rush with the Birdsboro Enduro - Stage 2: Black Dog course preview. This thrilling trail is a Birdsboro staple, promising an exciting stage in the upcoming enduro race. Strap in for a wild ride!

Fleetwood, Pa (October 1, 2023) -Shawn Williams fired a four over 76 to pace Alvernia University to an eighth place finish on day one of the Arcadia Golden Oaks Shootout at Golden Oaks Golf Club Sunday. Williams posted a four over 40 on the front nine with pars on two,...

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