Two Berks boys teams upset in Class 6A district tournament

Wilson Bulldogs advance to quarterfinals, Muhlenberg Muhls and Reading High Red Knights eliminated

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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In the District 3 boys basketball tournament, fourth-seeded Muhlenberg and fifth-seeded Reading High were upset, while the sixth-seeded Wilson Bulldogs defeated Conestoga Valley 58-51 to advance to the quarterfinals. The Muhls lost to 13th-seeded Cedar Crest in overtime, and the Red Knights fell to 12th-seeded York High 86-69. Wilson will play third-seeded Red Lion in the quarterfinals on Friday.

Why it matters

The District 3 tournament is a key step towards the state championships, and these upsets shake up the bracket and create new storylines as teams fight to keep their seasons alive.

The details

In the Class 6A boys tournament, fourth-seeded Muhlenberg lost to 13th-seeded Cedar Crest 66-60 in overtime, and fifth-seeded Reading High was upset by 12th-seeded York High 86-69. Meanwhile, the sixth-seeded Wilson Bulldogs defeated Conestoga Valley 58-51 to advance to the quarterfinals, where they will face third-seeded Red Lion. Wilson trailed 46-45 heading into the fourth quarter but outscored Conestoga Valley 13-5 in the final period to pull ahead. Correll Akings led Wilson with 26 points.

  • The District 3 boys basketball tournament is taking place in February 2026.
  • The quarterfinal games will be played on Friday.

The players

Wilson Bulldogs

The sixth-seeded boys basketball team that defeated Conestoga Valley 58-51 to advance to the District 3 Class 6A quarterfinals.

Muhlenberg Muhls

The fourth-seeded boys basketball team that was upset by 13th-seeded Cedar Crest 66-60 in overtime in the District 3 Class 6A tournament.

Reading High Red Knights

The fifth-seeded boys basketball team that was upset by 12th-seeded York High 86-69 in the District 3 Class 6A tournament.

Correll Akings

The Wilson Bulldogs player who scored a game-high 26 points in their 58-51 win over Conestoga Valley.

Nasie Barnes

The York High player who scored 33 points in their upset win over Reading High.

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What’s next

The winner of the Wilson vs. Red Lion quarterfinal game will advance to the semifinals of the District 3 Class 6A tournament.

The takeaway

The District 3 basketball tournament has seen some surprising upsets, with lower-seeded teams knocking off higher-ranked opponents. This shakes up the brackets and creates new storylines as teams fight to keep their seasons alive and advance towards the state championships.