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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.

Matt VanOstenbridge goes the distance as Bulldogs get payback against Eagles

Apr 26, 2023

Down a couple of runs to Exeter with Deven Sheerin on the mound can seem like an insurmountable deficit. “Two-nothing against Deven seems like 5-0,” said Wilson coach Bill Underwood. Matt VanOstenbridge didn’t seem to notice, or…

Owl’s Field Showcase schedule changed in effort to avoid rainout

Apr 26, 2023

The lineup for the Berks County High School Showcase at Owl’s Field has been juggled due to expected inclement weather. The two games scheduled for Friday will now be played Thursday, and with new times: Oley Valley will play…

Diamond Credit Union Berks baseball scoreboard for Wednesday (complete)

Apr 26, 2023

Wednesday, April 26 Wilson11Exeter2Matt VanOstenbridge 4-hitter, Ryan Sekulski 2 hits, 2 RBIs for Bulldogs (4-4 Berks I, 8-6). Chase Cupitt 2 hits for Eagles (3-5 Berks I, 8-7).Gov. Mifflin3Muhlenberg1Xander Velez 2 hits, 2…

Carson Renner of Brandywine Heights is UECU Pitcher of the Week

Apr 24, 2023

When it’s time to select the All-Berks baseball team it’ll be hard to decide whether to choose Carson Renner as a hitter or pitcher. The Brandywine Heights senior dominates no matter what side of that pitcher/hitter battle…

UECU Player of the Week: Joe Crist of Brandywine Heights

Apr 24, 2023

Joe Crist hit the first pitch he saw Saturday for a home run. It was a good omen for the Brandywine Heights shortstop and catalyst. He followed with homers in his next two trips, giving him four home runs for the week…

Conrad Weiser’s Katelyn Murphy off to fast start after harsh ending last season

Apr 22, 2023

By Julie Pelchar Cohen -- MikeDragoSports.com senior correspondent Katelyn Murphy suffered a sprinter’s worst nightmare on her sport’s biggest stage a year ago. A false start ended her season and dashed her dreams in a…

Leonard Stephan Meet: Boys results

Apr 22, 2023

Winners and top BCIAA finisher listed (with place). For complete results, click here: 100Brayden EppinetteCocalico11.28Dylan SuttonBerks Catholic11.30200Calvin JordanConestoga23.28Tynan HarterGov. Mifflin23.39400George…

Leonard Stephan Meet: Girls results

Apr 22, 2023

Winners and top BCIAA finisher listed (with place). For complete results, click here: 100Kamiah WrightMcCaskey12.20Alexis Hardy (2)Wyomissing12.43200Harper GlennonBoyertown26.35Alexis Hardy (2)Wyomissing27.11400Kamiah…

UECU Player of the Week: Bryce Detwiler of Gov. Mifflin

Apr 17, 2023

If was tough not to pick Gov. Mifflin’s Bryce Detwiler as Utilities Employees Credit Union Player of the Week since no one was able to get him out last week. The sophomore third baseman/pitcher went 5-for-5 at the plate…

Gov. Mifflin’s Ethan Grim is UECU Pitcher of the Week

Apr 17, 2023

Gov. Mifflin’s No. 2 is better than many team’s No. 1. That’s just one of the reasons the Mustangs are off to a 9-1 start, ranked No . 2 in the District 3 Class 5A power rankings and a top contender to win Berks League and…

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