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Mike Drago

Mike Drago has written about sports at every level for parts of six decades, most notably at the Reading Eagle for the past 38 years. Mike has written a virtual history of Berks high school football and in 2013 was inducted into the Berks County Football Coaches Hall of Fame.

Golden Bears kick off season aiming for 3rd straight PSAC title

Sep 3, 2025

The standards are so high now at Kutztown University that even an appearance in the Division II national tournament – once a dream for the Golden Bears – is not enough. Kutztown took an unbeaten record into the NCAA playoffs last…

Exeter might need pinch-hitter at quarterback against Pleasant Valley

Sep 3, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Jake Hafer is coming out of the bullpen for Exeter again this week. The Eagles’ top baseball player will find himself behind center…

Hawks’ McFadden, Bulldogs’ Brownback among QB Club Players of the Week

Sep 2, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by UECU Lancaster-Lebanon League Quarterback Club Backs and Linemen of the Week as selected by the league’s coaches Wyomissing's Chase Eisenhower …

‘Gritty’ Brandon Strausser fits perfectly with culture at Kutztown University

Sep 2, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Brandon Strausser was all-everything during his days at Gov. Mifflin. He was a two-time Berks Linebacker of the Year and an All-State…

State rankings: Twin Valley returns to Top 10

Sep 2, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Twin Valley spent most of last season in the state rankings. Now, after two impressive wins to start the season, the Raiders are back,…

Wyomissing PT Player of the Week Chase Eisenhower knows all about big-game performance

Sep 1, 2025

Over four seasons at Wyomissing Chase Eisenhower has played in enough postseason games to know what one feels like. He’s played in district championship games in each of his first three seasons and in state semifinals twice. …

Eden Johnson has been a fast learner at Kutztown University

Sep 1, 2025

Eden Johnson went to Kutztown University football games as a kid with his dad Darryl, who played cornerback for the Golden Bears in the early 1990’s. Many people don’t appreciate the high level of play that goes on in the…

Week 2: Fearless Friday Football Forecast, presented by State Farm agent Sean Reali (updated with results)

Aug 31, 2025

As expected, Week 1 was a rough week for the Forecasters; well, at least for some of us. It wasn't so difficult for former champs Matt Hagy and Sam Cavalieri, each of whom posted an opening 13-1 card. Impressive. It…

A couple of thoughts . . . from Week 2

Aug 31, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union I’ve seen hundreds of Wyomissing football games over the years but until Saturday had never seen the Spartans use a halfback option pass.…

Week 2: Berks/L-L football Scoreboard, presented by Diamond Credit Union (complete)

Aug 31, 2025

THURSDAYStatusVisitorHomeUpper Perkiomen35Fleetwood7FINALElco14Conrad Weiser28FINALSchuylkill Valley35Daniel Boone0FINALExecutive Education20Berks…

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