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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.

Spartans vs. Ironmen: Who blinks first?

Nov 23, 2022

Something's gotta give when Wyomissing meets Danville Friday night in a battle of the state's two highest-ranked Class 3A teams. They're each unbeaten and for the most part unchallenged. The District 4 champion Ironmen (12-0)…

GoBigRecruiting.com Game of the Week: Wyomissing vs. Danville

Nov 22, 2022

PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal Wyomissing (12-0) vs. Danville (12-0) Kick: Friday, 7, at Danville. Series: Spartans lead 2-0. Wyomissing schedule: Click here. Danville schedule: Click here. PIAA Class 3A…

It’s No. 1 vs. No. 2 as Wyomissing meets Danville in PIAA Class 3A quarterfinal

Nov 22, 2022

There's nothing juicer come late November than a playoff game between the top-ranked and second-ranked teams in the state -- not even a Butterball turkey. That's what we've got this weekend when No. 1 Wyomissing heads to No. 2…

Ryker Jones is Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive POW for third time

Nov 22, 2022

Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week It took a while for Wyomissing's top-ranked defensive unit to adjust to the varied sets West Perry displayed and to the unusual footspeed of quarterback Marcus Quaker.…

‘Bow tie’ event planned to honor former Reading High coach Pete Carill

Nov 22, 2022

Reading High's basketball season opener will be a formal affair: bow ties are requested for all in attendance. The Red Knights will use their Dec. 6 opener at the Geigle to pay tribute to the late Pete Carril, a basketball legend…

Week 13: Fearless Friday Football Forecast (updated with results)

Nov 21, 2022

As the field thins the level of play rises each Friday night the games get tougher to pick. There are a lot of close match-ups as the District 3 Tournament heads to its semifinal and championship rounds. Then again, looking at the…

Cocalico hopes to complete unlikely championship run against Exeter

Nov 21, 2022

Even after Cocalico's completed its regular season with a win over Conrad Weiser and a 6-4 record the Eagles didn't know if they made the 12-team District 3 Class 5A playoff field. They entered the final week at No. 14 and needed…

Diamond Credit Union Lineman of the Week: Wyomissing’s Jven Williams

Nov 21, 2022

Diamond Credit Union Lineman of the Week When a team rushes for over 600 yards you can be sure someone's out in front leading the way; Jven Williams was that guy Saturday for Wyomissing. The Penn State recruit was…

Spartans’ winning hand: Four of a kind

Nov 21, 2022

Drew Eisenhower never expected to be on the field at crunch time in a district championship game but there he was, a freshman who had played precious few important minutes trying prevent Middletown from winning its fourth straight…

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week: Richie Karstien

Nov 21, 2022

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week Richie Karstien wasn't set as Exeter's lead ballcarrier before the season began. He was one of several potential backfield options for the Eagles. He was also…

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