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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.

Game of the year? Here are the Top 10 from Berks’ historic postseason run

Apr 6, 2023

The most successful postseason in Berks boys basketball history provided a slew of memorable games – four of which went into overtime. With Reading High winning the Class 6A title, Exeter reaching the 5A title game and…

With a great escape, or two, (or three) Saints hold off Hawks, improve to 6-1

Apr 5, 2023

Parker Nein spent so much time in trouble Wednesday afternoon you expected him to be called into the principal’s office at any moment. The Berks Catholic junior was constantly working from the stretch; every time he peeked over his…

Best game of the year? Here are 10 picks from the Berks regular season

Apr 4, 2023

People often post on social media: “That was the best basketball game I’ve ever seen!” Ever? Geez, where do you even begin? If you’ve been watching the sport for 20, 30, 40 years or more like some of us you’ve seen countless…

Berks senior stars to face Lancaster’s best in Tri-County All-Star football game

Apr 4, 2023

Berks seniors will finally get another chance to play in an All-Star football game. After six seasons on the sidelines Berks players will participate in the Manheim Touchdown Club’s 21st annual Tri-County All-Star Game May 26 at…

Eagles have a grand time slamming Bulldogs in Berks I opener

Apr 4, 2023

Alex Kelsey admits it can be a little boring playing center field when Deven Sheerin’s on the mound for Exeter. Most hitters strike out against him. Few make contact. Those who do are not driving the ball. Both Kelsey and Sheerin…

Deep Mustangs plug in new part, continue to mash the ball, Berks I foes

Apr 4, 2023

Before Gov. Mifflin played its first game this season it lost first baseman Jon Radwinski, a .300 hitter and a regular on its 20-game winner last season, to a knee injury. A problem for most baseball programs. The Mustangs? They…

Deven Sheerin, Exeter slam Wilson in five-inning Berks I opener

Apr 3, 2023

(This story will be updated later tonight with a full box score, additional details and postgame reaction.) It's hard to overshadow Deven Sheerin when he's on the mound. Sheerin managed to do it -- with his bat. The Exeter…

Bryce Detwiler of Gov. Mifflin is first UECU Player of the Week of 2023

Apr 3, 2023

(Story was corrected to show home run came against Pottsville.) Veteran pitchers know most hitters get themselves out by swinging at pitches outside the strike zone or in locations they can’t handle. Plate discipline can…

Exeter right-hander Deven Sheerin is season’s first UECU Pitcher of the Week

Apr 3, 2023

Deven Sheerin made a pretty seamless transition into baseball season. Five days after appearing in the PIAA Class 5A basketball championship game the Exeter senior was in championship form on the mound. How’s this for a…

Diamond Credit Union Berks baseball scoreboard for Monday

Apr 1, 2023

Monday, April 3 WilsonatExeter4:15Reading HighatDaniel Boone4:15Gov. MifflinatMuhlenberg7:00FleetwoodatConrad Weiser4:15Central DauphinatTwin Valley4:00Berks CatholicatWyomissing4:00Schuylkill…

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