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Familiar face takes on new role as head of Olivet Boys and Girls Club
READING, Pa. - You may remember Rick Perez as the Reading High School boys' basketball coach that led the Red Knights to three state championships. Now, he's at the helm of a new team. "You know, I wouldn't necessarily call this work," said Perez. Perez is almost a month into...
Player Previews in 100 Days – Day 50: Genuine Stutzman, Exeter Township HS
Coaches Comments: In his first year starting, genuine is a ‘Swiss army knife’ for us. He does everything in the run game and passes game. Complete team 1st player who blocks with attitude. He has 7 carries for 22 yards and 4 TDs. has added 11 receptions for 204 yards and 4 tds. Genuine has been a battering ram as a lead blocker. Grading out at 85% on the year, he has helped pave the way for our rushing attack.
Reading and Somerset Suspended Game to Resume Friday at 5:15
(Reading, PA) - Thursday night's game between the Reading Fightin Phils and Somerset Patriots has been suspended due to rain. It will be finished on Friday at 5:15 p.m. The game will resume in the top of the fourth inning with the Patriots leading 5-0. Game one will be played to its nine-inning completion.
R-Phils fans get in celebrations despite game getting rained out
READING, Pa. – The Reading Fightin Phils had their first Fourth of July home game in nearly a decade scheduled for Thursday night, but Mother Nature had other plans. "I'm out here at the ballpark — Reading Fightin Phils' FirstEnergy Stadium," said David Long, of Reading. Just like...
Annual First Swing Golf Clinic teaches more than just golf
Reading Hospital Rehabilitation at Wyomissing and the Eastern Amputee Golf Association recently held the 11th Annual First Swing & Learn to Golf Clinic at Sittler Golf in Sinking Spring for patients with disabilities and their families. More than 40 participants from Berks County and beyond attended the free event, where...
Reading United battling for playoff position in USL2 with three games remaining
Reading United has three games left in the regular season and are sitting in third place in the mid-Atlantic division. They are looking to win out and jump ahead of West Chester United who are two wins ahead. "Obviously we want to finish the regular season on a high," said...
Seigler Shines, Shields Shoves In Patriotic Win Over Reading
LHP Ben Shields (5.1 IP, 0 R, 2 H, 2 BB, 5 K) hurled 5.1 shutout IP with 5 K in his Double-A debut. Over his last five starts between Somerset and High-A Hudson Valley since the start of June, Shields has posted a 2.03 ERA with 37 K in 26.2 IP and a 0.71 WHIP. Shields has struck out 5+ in each of his last five starts.
Great PA News Quiz: High Court Rulings, Summer Olympics, and State Budget Work
In this week’s news quiz: Budget talks, bankruptcy block, seismic SCOTUS rulings, and a summer Olympics hopeful. As always, let us know if you encounter any technical issues. Just email Newsletter Editor Colin Deppen ([email protected]) with a heads up. And good luck!. BEFORE YOU GO… If you learned...
Beaux's Home Run Not Enough as Fightins Fall at Somerset
Readings Drops Two-of-Three in Road Portion of Home and Home Series. (Bridgewater, NJ) - One run each in the sixth and seventh lifted the Somerset Patriots (7-2, 39-39) to a 5-4 win over the Reading Fightin Phils (3-6, 34-43) on Wednesday night at TD Bank Ballpark. With the loss, Reading trails the series 2-1 as it now shifts back to FirstEnergy Stadium on Thursday.
Fightin Phils surrender late grand slam in doubleheader sweep to Somerset
READING, Pa. - The Fightin Phils could not maintain a late lead in the nightcap of a doubleheader sweep to Somerset on Friday at First Energy Stadium. Reading led 3-1 heading in to the final inning, but the Patriots' Elijah Durham hit a grand slam to give the visitors a 5-4 victory.
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