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🏒 Boone Players Help Secure Historic Viola Cup Victory

⚾️ Boone Senior Earns Top-Five Spot in Baseball America Rankings

🔢 March 1 Bingo Event Relocated to Boone High School

🔥 One Injured After Blaze Engulfs Sell Road Garage

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Daniel Boone Area School District is celebrating a historic achievement on the ice after five student-athletes helped secure a championship victory in the CPIHL.

Competing with the Northern Berks Scholastic Hockey Team, Daniel Boone players played a key role in defeating the previously undefeated Keystone Kraken to capture the Viola Cup Championship. The win marks the first club championship in team history and the first time a Berks County team has claimed the Viola Cup.

The varsity skaters representing Daniel Boone included seniors Nick Fritz and Brandon Schutter, junior Jackson Cole, and sophomores Ben McFetridge and Tristan Heaberlin.

In the championship matchup, McFetridge recorded a goal and an assist to lead the effort. Fritz, Cole and Heaberlin each contributed an assist, helping secure the milestone victory.

The accomplishment represents a significant moment for both the Northern Berks program and Berks County high school hockey.

Daniel Boone Area School District is celebrating major recognition for Blazer Baseball standout Greyson Bell. Baseball America has released its 2028 High School MLB Draft Rankings, and Bell has earned the No. 4 spot on the national list.

The senior pitcher has drawn attention for his advanced skill set and maturity on the mound, distinguishing himself among top prospects across the country. According to Baseball America’s evaluation, Bell has emerged as the top left-handed pitcher in the 2028 class, noted for his strong mix of pitches and polished approach that projects well at the next level.

The national ranking highlights Bell’s continued development and places him among the most highly regarded high school players in the country. School officials and supporters say the recognition reflects his dedication, work ethic and performance on the field.

A venue change has been announced for the upcoming bingo event originally scheduled at Daniel Boone Area High School.

The event will now take place in the Daniel Boone Area High School cafeteria, located at 501 Chestnut Street in Birdsboro. The bingo gathering is set for Sunday, March 1, 2026, beginning at 12:30 p.m.

Attendees are encouraged to take note of the updated location and plan accordingly. Organizers look forward to welcoming participants for an afternoon of games and community fun at the new venue.

Firefighters responded to a garage fire in Robeson Township on Friday afternoon that resulted in the structure being destroyed, according to emergency reports.

Dispatchers received calls around 2:48 p.m. reporting an explosion followed by flames at a detached garage in the 400 block of Sell Road. Residents were safely outside when emergency crews were alerted.

Upon arrival, firefighters found the approximately 20-by-30-foot garage fully engulfed in flames. Callers reported that gasoline containers and a vehicle were inside the structure at the time of the fire.

One individual was transported to Reading Hospital for treatment of burns. It was not immediately clear whether the injured person was a firefighter or a civilian.

A large response of emergency personnel worked to contain the blaze, bringing it under control in roughly 45 minutes. Crews began clearing the scene shortly before 3:45 p.m.

The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

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