Sep. 11—Boys

Wilson

Coach: Thomas Houck, fifth season, 75-26.

Last year: 5-0, 26-3; Pennsylvania State Water Polo League champion.

Key players: All-Berks Tommy Houck, All-Berks Trentin Lechleitner, All-Berks second-team Sean Baker.

Outlook: With lots of key returners, the Bulldogs will make a strong case to successfully defend their title.

Gov. Mifflin

Coach: Kyle Kuser, ninth season, 126-89.

Last year: 3-3, 18-10.

Key players: All-Berks second-team Jude Enriquez, All-Berks second-team Jacob Troy, Evan Bryne, Owen Ziolkowski, Griffin Sborz, Grant DeLoretta.

Outlook: The Mustangs will strive to build on last season's success and grow a young team into contenders.

Muhlenberg

Coach: Steve Stambaugh, 12th season, 114-119.

Last year: 5-3, 13-13.

Key players: All-Berks second-team Brady Robidas, Alex Kissinger, Jerrion Newton, Raymond Dunsky, Sam Sharp, Cameron Burr, Logan Detweiler, Beckum Greth, Ryan Kissinger, Finn Adamski, David Veciunca, Mason Fink, Noah Djevharian, Gerardo Rosario, Tyler Eckert

Outlook: The Muhls will battle for a state playoff spot while developing as a team.

Reading High

Coach: Daniel Wise, seventh season 50-68.

Last year: 1-5, 9-18.

Key players: All-Berks second-team Trey Stricker, Matthew Kerchner, Gabriel Iswalt, Brock Shrawder, Dalton Rogers, Collin Gilbert.

Outlook: The Red Knights should improve their record from last year.

Exeter

Coach: Mark Ricketts, sixth overall, first since 2019

Last year: 1-4, 12-17.

Key players: All-Berks Kaiden Hughes, All-Berks second-team Evan Carl, Aiden Boehm, Charles Jacoby, Alex Poppa, Jonah Matteo.

Outlook: A young team hoping to grow around some top returning talent.

Girls

Wilson

Coach: Chris Lechleitner, sixth season at Wilson, 102-22 (28th season overall, 478-94-2).

Last year: 5-0, 25-3; Pennsylvania State Water Polo League champion.

Key players: All-Berks Mykayla Arthur, All-Berks Avonlea Lechleitner, Emma Doughtery, All-Berks second-team Nevaeh Houck, All-Berks second-team Lexi Stambaugh, Olivia Vecchio, Evie Quick, Jenna Krawlzik

Outlook: The Bulldogs have the talent to successfully defend their state championship.

Gov. Mifflin

Coach: Kyle Kuser, ninth season, 83-63.

Last year: 2-4, 11-16.

Key players: All-Berks Kenlee Gollub, Emma Friedlander, Haley Minnich, Mackenzie Caron, Kaylee Cipolla, Nadia Medianick, Maddy French, Evie Steckiel.

Outlook: With a plethora of returners and something to prove, the Mustangs have a strong junior class and the depth to challenge in the state playoffs.

Muhlenberg

Coach: Steve Stambaugh, 11th season, 102-89.

Last year: 6-2, 23-5.

Key players: Rachael Hess, Reece Ferry, Leia Wolf, Kenna Follweiler, Makayla Yellets, Erin Smith, Elizabeth Waters, Cassadie Shirk, Hailey Schmeck, Carissa Wood, Katie Greth, Sarenity Wolfe.

Outlook: The Muhls are hoping to make the postseason and improve throughout the season.

Exeter

Coach: Ali Templin, seventh season, 58-92.

Last year: 1-4, 14-14.

Key players: Alison Keim, Vivian Rodgers, Maddie McCraw, Payton Wagner.

Outlook: Looking to improve on last season's overall record.

Reading High

Coach: David "Scooby" Stewart, third season, 12-30.

Last year: 1-5, 7-18.

Key returners: All-Berks second-team Marianna Ott, Helen Ott, Nylah Hayes.

Outlook: A young team that is aiming to learn and grow into a competitive program.