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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.

Ruben Rodriguez drops 42 on Chambersburg; Red Knights advance

Feb 24, 2023

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details, postgame reaction.) Ruben Rodriguez matched a program record for points in a postseason game and passed by three Reading High legends in leading the top-seeded Red…

Saints headed back to District 3 semifinals after routing Rams

Feb 24, 2023

Ryan Koch knocked down three 3-pointers and scored a game-high 20 points as top-seeded Berks Catholic advanced in the District 3 Class 4A Tournament with a 61-39 win over Kennard-Dale Thursday at Wolf Gymnasium. The defending…

Muhlenberg, Oley Valley shot down in District 3 play

Feb 24, 2023

Sharpshooter Trey Grube hit a pair of 3-pointers in the final minutes as top-seeded Manheim Central pulled away from Muhlenberg for a 64-54 victory in a District 3 Class 5A quarterfinal Thursday at Doe Run Elementary in Manheim. …

Exeter’s Kevin Saenz: ‘We’re coming for that district championship’

Feb 24, 2023

Matt Ashcroft talks defense all the time; it’s what he’s built his Exeter basketball program around. He doesn’t mention it much but he’s got some skilled offensive players and shooters in his lineup, too. The Eagles got a chance to…

Fleetwood beats Middletown to record milestone win, advance in districts

Feb 23, 2023

Relentless. That’s the word Fleetwood coach Terry Sitler used to describe the Tigers’ defense Thursday in a 50-34 win over visiting Middletown in a District 3 Class 4A quarterfinal. The 10th-seeded Blue Raiders (13-11) scored…

Exeter races past Milton Hershey, reaches District 3 Class 5A semifinals

Feb 23, 2023

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details, postgame reaction.) Exeter shook off an early challenge from Milton Hershey and quickly pulled away in the second quarter for an 80-58 victory in the District 3…

Red Knights, Ruben Rodriguez chasing gold — and a lofty spot in Berks hoops history (updated)

Feb 23, 2023

(This story has been updated with comments from Chambersburg coach Shawn Shreffler.) When Ruben Rodriguez and his Reading High basketball team take the court at the Geigle for a District 3 Class 6A quarterfinal Friday against…

Red Knights, Ruben Rodriguez chasing gold — and a lofty spot in Berks hoops history (updated)

Feb 23, 2023

Red Knights, Ruben Rodriguez chasing gold — and a lofty spot in Berks hoops history

Feb 23, 2023

When Ruben Rodriguez and his Reading High basketball team take the court at the Geigle for a District 3 Class 6A quarterfinal Friday they’ll be chasing more than just a championship: They’ll be chasing history. The Red…

Exeter’s Anthony Caccese added to Pennsylvania’s Big 33 Classic roster

Feb 23, 2023

(This story has been updated to show additional roster changes.) Exeter lineman Anthony Caccese has been added to the Pennsylvania roster for the 66th annual Big 33 Football Classic. The University of Delaware recruit was initially…

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