2021 Berks County boys tennis team-by-team preview
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Mar. 25—Berks I
Conrad Weiser
Coach: Ryan Knarr.
2019 record: 7-0 Berks I, 22-3; District 3 Class 2A runner-up, PIAA Class 2A runner-up.
Top players: Fox Bryan, Jayden Lewis, Alex Waltz, Carter Altland, Aaron Pearson, Colin Blabaugh, Eric Yazemboski.
Outlook: The 2019 PIAA Class 2A runners-up are deep and talented and looking to make another strong postseason run.
Exeter
Coach: Michael Herman.
2019 record: 5-2 Berks I, 10-7.
Top players: Teddy Snyder, Alex Chen.
Outlook: Looking for a really competitive season and hope to challenge for division title.
Wilson
Coach: Ryan Cuevas.
2019 record: 2-4 Berks I, 2-8.
Top players: Veraj Patel, Ben Winkler-Quigley, Philip Bornais, Amish Jindal, Jay Khamar, Jason Kauffman, Austin Kohler.
Outlook: Deep but inexperienced team looks to have winning season.
Gov. Mifflin
Coach: Darren Kostival.
2019 record: 4-3 Berks I, 5-9.
Top players: Danny Mitchell, Josh Little, Cole Epting, Trevor Schoenen, Gio DeLuna, Mark Hofmann, Elyias Amrani, Ethan Sea.
Outlook: An experienced team should contend for a playoff berth.
Twin Valley
Coach: Joe Alessandrini.
2019 record: 2-5 Berks I, 3-8.
Top players: Jackson Bonds (All-Berks in 2019), Carson Kane, Chase Marinacci, Luke Bailey, Brendan Gallagher, Austin Rutherford, Luke Mohan.
Outlook: The Raiders have a good 1-2 duo with a lot of other young, inexperienced players.
Daniel Boone
Coach: Ryan Burke.
2019 record: 0-6 Berks I, 0-10.
Top players: David Kim, Evan Miller, Sam Shank, Jared Miller, Owen Blume, Brandon Myers, Dean Marlowe.
Outlook: Talented team looking for a winning season.
Fleetwood
Coach: Joseph M. Eways II.
2019 record: 4-3 Berks II, 7-5.
Top players: Kyle Sonon, Blake Biehl, Baxter Biehl.
Outlook: Looking to improve under veteran coach in his first year with the Tigers.
Muhlenberg
Coach: Steve Simons.
2019 record: 6-1 Berks I, 13-4.
Top players: Jonathan Enriquez, Angel Peralta, David Kramer, Olivier Magliore.
Outlook: Rebuilding with several young players with no varsity experience.
Reading High
Coach: Mike Fisher.
2019 record: 1-6 Berks I, 1-10.
Top players: Zach Schrader, Gerardo Sanchez.
Outlook: With a small, young team, the Red Knights look to be competitive and improve throughout the season.
Berks II
Wyomissing
Coach: Mike Gyomber.
2019 record: 7-0 Berks II, 15-1; Berks champion, District 3 Class 2A quarterfinalist.
Top players: Jay Schreck, Luke Berger.
Outlook: Despite a lot of new players, the Spartans remain the team to beat in Berks II.
Berks Catholic
Coach: Lauren Urban.
2019 record: 5-2 Berks II, 6-5.
Top players: Sam Robertson (all-division in 2019), Michael Schuetz.
Outlook: A small team with a mix of experienced and inexperienced players have the Saints aiming for a winning season.
Brandywine Heights
Coach: Bryan Rothermel.
2019 record: 5-2 Berks II, 7-5.
Top players: Nate Burger, Braden Geiger, Brian Sexton.
Outlook: The Bullets have a few talented players but lack varsity experience.
Kutztown
Coach: Louann Reppert.
2019 record: 1-6 Berks II, 4-7.
Top players: Drew Frederick, Colin Peterson, Blake Nolte, Jacob Keller, Jarrett Noecker, Grayson Ebner, Griffin Maley, Otis Engel, Brady Frederick.
Outlook: The Cougars are looking to rebuild with young, inexperienced players.
Antietam
Coach: Kathy Serpa.
2019 record: 6-6.
Top players: Aiden Freese, Gunnar Ulatowski, Kobe Serpa, Dominic Perch, Andrew Duong.
Outlook: The Mounts have a small squad with a few talented players.
Hamburg
Coach: Bud Becheit.
2019 record: 3-4 Berks II, 3-8.
Top players: Aaron Hix, Brandon Young, Nick Hix.
Outlook: The Hawks are young and inexperienced and are rebuilding.
Schuylkill Valley
Coach: Brian Miller.
2019 record: 0-7 Berks II, 0-12.
Top players: Elijah Cline, Jackson Kuehner, Andrew Rider, Evan Duda, McLean Holmgren.
Outlook: Looking to contend for playoff berth.
Tulpehocken
Coach: Michael Boltz.
2019 record: 3-4 Berks II, 8-8.
Top players: Seth Kershner, Joey Boyer, Connor Davis, Cade Barker, Gabriel Fix.
Outlook: Small team looking to improve throughout the season.
— Compiled by Brian Rippey
