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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.

Aris Rodriguez ready to take a lead role in Red Knights’ basketball production

Dec 5, 2022

You don't need a thorough scouting a report to know that when you face Reading High you better put your best guy on Ruben Rodriguez. He's a two-time All-State pick and the Berks scoring leader and Player of the Year as a junior. …

Gov. Mifflin to honor late coach, Kyle Conrad, before season-opener

Dec 5, 2022

Former Gov. Mifflin basketball coach Kyle Conrad will be honored before the Mustangs' home opener Monday night against Cedar Crest. Conrad, 39, died in September following a long battle with cancer. Conrad was a 1,000-point…

Berks boys basketball scoreboard for Monday, Dec. 5 (complete)

Dec 5, 2022

Monday, Dec. 5 results Cedar Crest71Gov. Mifflin51Gerrell McNeil 14 points for Mustangs (1-0).Schuylkill Valley60Pine Grove55 OTMark Rajnath 16 points, 11 in OT, for Panthers (2-0); Cooper Hohenadel 18.Boyertown80Antietam39Javon…

Was Saints’ dramatic victory over Spartans heaven-sent?

Dec 4, 2022

Charlie McIntyre caught the pass that gave Wyomissing the lead and brought it within seconds of a third straight trip to the state championship game. Quaasim Major caught the pass that ended the Spartans' dream of winning a PIAA…

Muhls, Hawks, Trojans win season-opening tournaments

Dec 4, 2022

Muhlenberg, Hamburg and Tulpehocken each claimed season tip-off tournament titles Saturday, moving to 2-0. For the Muhls, expected to be a top District 3 Class 5A contender, the 62-55 win over Columbia in the Manheim Township…

Photo Gallery: Wyomissing vs. Neumann-Goretti

Dec 3, 2022

Colin Niedrowski closes in on Amaj Gowens. (Tim Macrina photo) Matt Kramer tackles Amaj Gowens. (Tim Macrina photo) Gwyn Jordan, left, and Jven Williams pressure quarterback Mehki Wharton. (Tim Macrina photo) Drew Eisenhower…

This time, Neumann-Goretti was prepared to stop Wyomissing — and did

Dec 3, 2022

PHILADELPHIA — Neumann-Goretti football coach Albie Crosby knew the path to the PIAA Class 3A championship game went through Wyomissing. To reach the end his team had to stop the Spartans' Wing-T. The Saints couldn't a year ago;…

Wyomissing stunned in final seconds by Neumann-Goretti

Dec 3, 2022

(This story will be updated with details and postgame reaction.) PHILADELPHIA -- Albie Crosby and his Neumann-Goretti defensive staff spents months studying film of last year's state semifinal loss to Wyomissing and the way the…

Berks boys basketball scoreboard for Saturday, Dec. 3 (updated)

Dec 3, 2022

Saturday, Dec. 3 Muhlenberg62Columbia55Eric Branch 19 points for MuhlsPottstown77Daniel Boone49Brendan Gaines 17 for BlazersTulpehocken71Pequea Valley61Nolan Sweitzer 23 points for TrojansOley Valley61Salisbury30Jaden Kelly 13,…

Basketball season off to a fast, and successful, start for Berks Conference teams

Dec 3, 2022

Only half of the Berks Conference's 18 teams were on the court Friday for the opening night of boys basketball but it was an eventful night nonetheless. Schuylkill Valley's Taylor Grim earned his 100th coaching victory as the…

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