What to know about the teams in Division IV of the Berks Girls Basketball League in 2022-23

Matthew Knaub, Reading Eagle, Pa.
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Dec. 6—Brandywine Heights

Coach: Jason Bieber, first season (211-127 overall, including 13 seasons at Boyertown and four at Tulpehocken).

Last season: 11-1 Berks IV, 18-8; District 3 Class 3A third place, PIAA Class 3A qualifier.

PIAA Classification: Class 3A.

Top players: All-division G Addison Benner, F Dana Wartzenluft, G Grace Potteiger, C Avery Potteiger, PG Olivia Moyer.

Outlook: With four of their top six scorers from a year ago returning and a new coach, the Bullets expect to compete for division, county and district titles and return to the state playoffs.

Oley Valley

Coach: Kerry Snyder, second season.

Last season: 7-5 Berks IV, 10-12.

PIAA Classification: Class 3A.

Top players: All-division PG Morgan Snyder, all-division SG Ryanne Wheeler, F Dana Messner.

Outlook: With several returning starters, the Lynx look to improve upon last season's record and qualify for the postseason.

Kutztown

Coach: Jon Escueta.

Last season: 3-9 Berks IV, 3-19.

PIAA Classification: Class 3A.

Top player: All-division Ky Brantley.

Outlook: The Cougars look to improve upon last year's record.

Tulpehocken

Coach: Timothy Kline.

Last season: 4-8 Berks IV, 7-14.

PIAA Classification: Class 3A.

Top player: C Mahala Ruffner.

Outlook: The Trojans will try to build off of last season.

Antietam

Coach: Tim Rivera, first season.

Last season: 0-12 Berks IV, 1-16.

PIAA Classification: Class 2A.

Top player: G Alyzah Reyes, Airyana Jones, Kelyse Williams.

Outlook: The Mounts look to be more competitive this season.