Caraline Herb scores 1,000th profession level, helps Berks Catholic ladies basketball to win over Gov. Mifflin

Feb. 4—When Caraline Herb joined the Berks Catholic ladies basketball program as a freshman, longtime coach Bob Birmingham had some sturdy phrases to explain the younger participant.

“She’s the perfect shooter I’ve ever seen,” Birmingham mentioned. “(A) pure shot.”

4 years later, Herb solidified her place as one of many biggest shooters in Saints’ historical past, scoring her 1,00th profession level in Berks Catholic’s 54-40 win over Gov. Mifflin on Friday night time in a Berks Ladies Basketball League Division I recreation at Wolf Gymnasium.

“It feels wonderful,” Herb mentioned. “I am so grateful.”

Needing three factors coming into the sport, Herb hit the milestone with a layup within the first quarter, and an on-court celebration ensued. She completed with 12 factors.

“She’s earned the whole lot she’s gotten,” Birmingham mentioned. “She performs so onerous.”

Friday’s efficiency marked Herb’s eleventh straight recreation with 10 factors or extra, and her first season of 300 factors or extra. The senior captain leads the Saints in scoring at 14.5 factors per recreation, which is a career-best common.

“She’s such a fantastic chief due to her work ethic,” Birmingham mentioned. “She’s simply so constant.”

With a dozen factors from Herb and 15 factors from sophomores Sydney Corado and Madison Langdon, Berks Catholic earned its fifth straight win with 50 factors or extra to seize the Berks I title for the second consecutive season. The Saints are considered one of two groups, together with Wyomissing, who stay undefeated in league play.

“It means the whole lot,” Herb mentioned in regards to the division title. “I really feel like we have labored very onerous.”

Berks Catholic (11-0, 16-5) obtained off to a quick begin, orchestrating a 13-0 run proper out of the gate. The Mustangs (8-3, 10-11) responded instantly with a 19-9 run to get inside one possession.

Main 26-20 after one half, the Saints began the third quarter with a 7-0 run to take management. Herb had 9 factors within the third quarter.

Berks Catholic remained forward all through the second half thanks largely to its effort from the foul line, the place it went 9-for-13 within the half. The Saints completed 19-for-26 from the road.

Corado was 7-for-9 from the road, together with 2-for-2 within the second half. Langdon completed 6-for-9.

“I assumed we did some good issues on the defensive finish,” Birmingham mentioned. “We made some foul photographs after we wanted to maintain that lead.”

Berks Catholic’s victory was its eleventh in its final 12 video games, and the Saints completed the house portion of their common season schedule with an 8-0 file. Friday was Senior Night time at Wolf Gymnasium, and each Herb and fellow senior Sydney Brown have been acknowledged earlier than the sport.

“I wish to thank Sydney Brown and Caraline Herb for the whole lot that they’ve achieved for this program,” Birmingham mentioned. “They have been completely great leaders.”

With the common season finale on Monday and the county playoffs simply across the nook, Birmingham is happy with the best way the Saints are taking part in on the most vital time of the yr.

“We’re moving into the suitable course,” Birmingham mentioned. “We’re taking part in effectively on the finish of the yr whenever you actually wish to.”