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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.

Five Fast Football Facts for Week 11

Nov 4, 2022

1 Before this season Hamburg and Schuylkill Valley traditionally ended their seasons meeting each other in the Frost Bowl. Neither ever played much after that. The Panthers qualified for the District 3 Tournament just six times…

Berks Catholic ends season with nice ‘surprise’: A championship trophy

Nov 4, 2022

When Berks Catholic lost its Week 9 game to Cocalico its hopes for a District 3 football playoff spot evaporated. The Saints never imagined that two weeks later they'd be holding aloft a trophy. "This was a good surprise," said…

Berks Catholic beats Pine Grove to claim first Eastern Conference championship

Nov 3, 2022

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.) Berks Catholic ended a difficult season by lofting a trophy, their 49-14 win over Pine Grove Thursday night giving them their first Eastern…

Hawks enjoying the view from above

Nov 3, 2022

When practice was over Wednesday evening Matt Hoffert marched his Hamburg football team up and into the home bleachers and had them sit facing the field. He wanted them to see the view from there and understand that after Friday,…

Raiders, Bulldogs glad to be on the sidelines as District 3 football playoffs open this weekend

Nov 3, 2022

First-round byes are a standard part of the NFL playoffs. Teams with the best records earn a week off to rest and prepare. Bye weeks traditionally haven't been a big part of the District 3 football playoffs. Twin Valley coach Brett…

Berks Catholic seniors will have one last chance to play at home

Nov 3, 2022

(Note: This story has been updated to show changes in game dates.) Berks Catholic fell short of qualifying for the District 3 football playoffs but its season isn't over. The Saints (4-6) will play one final game, Thursday at…

Wyomissing grad Max Hurleman enjoys return to West Point for ‘homecoming’

Nov 2, 2022

Max Hurleman enjoyed his "homecoming" at West Point last month even though his Colgate football team lost to Army. The Raiders running back got to visit with his former Wyomissing coaches and a couple formers Spartans before and…

Lash, Kurzweg, Jones, Jordan selected Quarterback Club Players of the Week

Nov 2, 2022

Linemen of the Week Section 1 Logan Kurzweg, Wilson: Center earned high blocking grade in 27-21 win over Manheim Township; defensive tackle played aggressively and had two tackles. Kyle Lash Section 2 Kyle…

10 Questions with Wilson linebacker Nick Crocona, presented by UECU

Nov 2, 2022

Nick Crocona Senior linebacker Q: If you could make only one happen, which would it be: The Eagles win the Super Bowl or the Phillies win the World Series? I wish I could just say both! If I had to choose one I…

Football Notes: Red Knights’ ‘Mount Rushmore,’ six-pack, state champ ‘stung,’ and more

Nov 1, 2022

Reading High has produced some of the greatest receivers in Berks history. Tony Hardy was a Big 33 Classic MVP and an All-State pick. Richie Reyes was an All-State pick, too. Charlie Randall topped many of their receiving records. …

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