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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.

Hamburg’s Mason Semmel never wrestles with his decision to play three sports

Jul 2, 2023

(Sixth in a seven-part series.) It’s always been about football for Mason Semmel; always will be. He’s been in love with the game for as long as he can remember; it’s constantly on his mind. “Any time I can get a football…

Say what you want about Audrey Hurleman, she’s a winner for all seasons

Jul 1, 2023

(Third of a seven-part series) Audrey Hurleman’s coaches use the unkindest words when speaking about her. Her soccer coach at Wyomissing calls her a “beast.” Her basketball coach says she makes people “miserable.” Her…

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Jul 1, 2023

2024 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union

Hamburg’s Mia Gassert is a smashing success, no matter what she’s hitting

Jul 1, 2023

(First of a seven-part a series) Mia Gassert admits she’s thought about giving up softball or basketball – or both – to concentrate on tennis, her No. 1 sport. The rising junior at Hamburg is one of the top players in the…

West Reading All-Stars conclude California trip with 6-2 record

Jun 25, 2023

Schuylkill Valley’s Mark Rajnath scored 16 points to lead West Reading to another win and the championship game of its bracket in the Franklin Tournament Sunday in Sacramento before a loss eliminated the Pennsylvania squad. …

West Reading stars finally beaten after five straight victories in California (updated)

Jun 25, 2023

West Reading’s winning streak ended at five Saturday when it was beaten in the second game of tournament play in Northern California 72-50 by Edison High. The West Reading All-Stars opened play Saturday with a resounding win as…

20-point game by Aidan Dauble helps West Reading remain unbeaten

Jun 24, 2023

Aidan Dauble enjoyed an impressive freshman season at Exeter, providing steady play off the bench as the league's top sixth man and coming up big in a playoff run that saw the Eagles win a district championship and reach the PIAA…

Berks boys teams enjoyed a banner ’22-23 season, but which program was No. 1?

Jun 23, 2023

Exeter’s boys sports enjoyed one its most successful all-around seasons, with the Eagles claiming division titles in five sports, league championships in cross country, football, and volleyball and its first District 3 basketball…

Josiah Jordan leads West Reading to second straight California victory

Jun 23, 2023

The West Reading All-Stars used another balanced scoring effort Thursday to win their second straight game in California. Recent Berks Catholic grad Josiah Jordan scored 13 points and was among five double-digit scorers in a 73-47…

Final: Berks baseball team stat rankings

Jun 22, 2023

For Berks batting leaders, click here: For Berks pitching leaders, click here: WINNING MARGIN (by runs)Kutztown5.31Gov. Mifflin5.30Muhlenberg2.04Brandywine Heights2.00Berks Catholic1.86Wilson1.58Daniel Boone1.27Exeter.95…

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