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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.

Years later, a grandfather’s impact is felt on and off the football field

Jun 7, 2023

Steve Bickley never saw his grandson streak down the football field and catch a touchdown pass, never saw him play elite-level soccer and send a ball into the back of the net. He didn’t live long enough to see him excel in the…

Brady Mider, Sarah Ann Miller named Athletes of the Year in Track & Field

Jun 6, 2023

Berks Catholic’s Brady Mider and Twin Valley’s Sarah Ann Miller have been named the Athlete of the Year in boys and girls track and field, respectively, by the Berks Track and Field Coaches organization. Brian Holden of Twin…

Kutztown set for PIAA quarterfinal against South Williamsport

Jun 6, 2023

Kutztown will bid for consecutive wins in the PIAA Tournament for the first time in 14 years when it meets South Williamsport Thursday at Pine Grove at 6 in a Class 2A quarterfinal. The District 3 champion Cougars (18-6) advanced…

It’s a not-so-perfect ending for Wilson

Jun 5, 2023

PLYMOUTH MEETING — Matt VanOstenbridge saw the way his Central Bucks West rival, Julio Ermigiotti, buzzed through Wilson’s lineup in the top of the first inning Monday. The Bulldogs left-hander figured it might take a shutout to…

Muhls start fast but can’t overcome powerful Titans in state opener

Jun 5, 2023

Muhlenberg knocked around Shaler ace Miguel Hugas and had some early opportunities but couldn’t take advantage and fell to the District 7 champion Titans 7-1 Monday in a PIAA Class 5A baseball opener at North Allegheny High School in…

Kutztown Cougars continue postseason roll, win PIAA Tournament opener

Jun 5, 2023

The Kutztown Cougars have a first-round win in the PIAA baseball tournament and an ace in the hole. They got a solid pitching performance from sophomore Colten Mathias in Monday’s 8-4 win over Elk Lake in a Class 2A opener at…

It’s a not-so-perfect ending for Wilson

Jun 5, 2023

(This story will be updated later tonight with a full box score, additional details and postgame reaction.) PLYMOUTH MEETING -- Central Bucks West right-hander Julio Ermigiotti said he knew after the first inning Monday that he had…

Wilson, Muhlenberg, Kutztown ready to hit the road for PIAA openers

Jun 5, 2023

Wilson, Muhlenberg and Kutztown will be hitting the road for their PIAA baseball openers Monday. The District 3 Class 2A champion Cougars (17-6) are looking at nearly a 2 ½-hour trip to Springville to play District 2 champ Elk Lake…

Berks Coaches Football Hall of Fame inducts six members

Jun 4, 2023

The Berks County Football Coaches Association Hall of Fame inducted six members Sunday during a ceremony at Green Valley Country Club. The 20th Hall of Fame Class includes former NFL players Chad Henne, Matt Lytle and Greg Storr,…

Alex Kelsey, Jaydon Goebel return to lead Berks/LL team into Carpenter Cup

Jun 4, 2023

Alex Kelsey of Exeter and Jaydon Goebel of Twin Valley are among six repeat selections for the 25-man Berks/LL Carpenter Cup team, which will open tournament play June 13. Other return picks include Gio Cavanna of Muhlenberg,…

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