Berks high school golf preview » A team-by-team look
Berks I WILSON
Coach: Patrick Howard, first season.
Home course: Manor Golf Club (par 70).
PIAA classification: 3A
Last year: 15-0 Berks I, 15-0. Berks champion.
Top players: Berks Male Player of the Year Evan Jozwiak, All-Berks Kayla Maletto, all-division Kyle Rittersbach, Nate Neiswender, Gavin Siravo, Andrew Borneman.
Outlook: Division and county title favorite.
FLEETWOOD
Coach: Casey Mayer, second season.
Home course: Rich Maiden Golf Course (par 70).
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last year: 11-4 Berks I, 11-4.
Top players: All-division Ryan Hromiak, Aiden Soumas, Caden Schaffer.
Outlook: Key returnees should help Tigers improve on surprising 2021 season.
EXETER
Coach: Drew Eckel, first season.
Home course: Reading Country Club (par 70).
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last year: 14-1 Berks I, 15-1.
Top players: All-division Andrew Bauer, all-division Ayden Davis, Kyle Stech.
Outlook: Division and county title contenders.
GOV. MIFFLIN
Coach: Mike Kurtz, ninth season.
Home course: Flying Hills Golf Course (par 70).
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last year: 8-7 Berks I, 8-7.
Top players: All-Berks Nathan Glovenski, Aidan Young, Gavin Bereschak, Nathan Radwanski, Carter Adams.
Outlook: Division title contenders.
CONRAD WEISER Coach: Mark Owens, fifth season.
Home course: Galen Hall Golf Club (par 72).
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last year: 12-3 Berks I, 12-3.
Top players: None reported.
Outlook: Likely a notch below the top teams.
TWIN VALLEY
Coach: Lance Chappelle, fifth season.
Home course: Flying Hills Golf Course (par 70).
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last year: 10-4 Berks I, 10-4.
Top players: All-Berks Shayne O’Doherty, Kooper Zdimal, Luke Strausser, Nate Shaffer.
Outlook: Young team looking to develop and remain competitive.
DANIEL BOONE
Coach: Ian West, fourth season.
Home course: Reading Country Club (par 70).
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last year: 4-11 Berks I, 4-11.
Top players: Chase Yenser, Elijah Rhoads, Collin Wagner, Chase Cleaver, Zach Hasara, Jake Schappell.
Outlook: Youthful team looking to gain experience and climb up the division ladder.
MUHLENBERG
Coach: Dan Louviaux, third season.
Home course: Willow Hollow Golf Course (par 70).
PIAA classification: 3A.
Last year: 0-14 Berks I, 0-14.
Top players: None reported.
Outlook: Could struggle again this season.
Berks II
BERKS CATHOLIC
Coach: Chris Gallo, fourth season.
Home course: Manor Golf Club (par 70).
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last year: 11-4 Berks II, 11-4.
Top players: All-division JT Krynock, all-division David Birmingham, all-division Ryan Koch.
Outlook: Division favorite.
OLEY VALLEY
Coach: Mike DeLoretta, 16th season.
Home course: Golden Oaks Golf Club (par 72).
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last year: 5-10 Berks II, 5-10.
Top players: Seth Mast, Sean Hoffman, Heidi Wegscheider, Jessica Howard, Wyatt Ulsh, Calvin Reinert, Samantha Malone, Carli Ronco, Tate Yerger.
Outlook: Darkhorse with depth that could surprise.
HAMBURG
Coach: Chris Rentschler, sixth season.
Home course: Green Acres Golf Course (par 70).
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last year: 10-5 Berks II, 10-5.
Top players: None reported.
Outlook: Could take a step back.
SCHUYLKILL VALLEY
Coach: Bruce Roth, 29th season.
Home course: Willow Hollow Golf Course (par 70).
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last year: 5-10 Berks II, 5-10.
Top players: All-division Brock Dejesus, Daymond Hiester, Kelton Faulk, Abby McCafferey.
Outlook: Looking to be competitive and contend for division title.
WYOMISSING
Coach: Pete Beck, second season.
Home course: Berkshire Country Club (par 71).
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last year: 3-12 Berks II, 3-12.
Top players: All-division Matthew Latourelle, all-division Chase Maggs.
Outlook: Middle of the pack.
TULPEHOCKEN
Coach: J.D. Ricapito, third season.
Home course: Green Acres Golf Course (par 70).
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last year: 4-11 Berks II, 5-12.
Top players: Bryson Erb, Ethan Beidler, Zach Neuin.
Outlook: On the rise and looking to have a better season.
KUTZTOWN
Coach: Michael Hoare, first season.
Home course: Rich Maiden Golf Course (par 70).
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last year: 6-9Berks II, 6-9. Girls county champion.
Top players: Berks Female Golfer of the Year Emilee Barkley, Cody Miller, Colin Hamm.
Outlook: Not enough depth to contend.
BRANDYWINE HEIGHTS
Coach: Will Robertson.
Home course: Golden Oaks Golf Club (par 72).
PIAA classification: 2A.
Last year: 1-14 Berks II, 1-14.
Top players: None reported.
Outlook: Could have another tough season. — Compiled by Andrew Heller