Author

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.

Can Schuylkill Valley close season with its first football championship?

Oct 27, 2022

Bruce Harbach admits he'll be emotional when his Schuylkill Valley football team takes the field Friday night against Lancaster Catholic. Harbach coached the Crusaders for 16 seasons, won a pair of state championships and eight…

With Mason Rotelli behind the wheel Exeter on course for perfect finish

Oct 26, 2022

When Matt Bauer handed Mason Rotelli the keys to the car he just wanted the kid to take it out for a spin. He wasn't asking him to set any kind of land speed records. The senior quarterback floored it, instead. Not only has he…

Wyomissing ready to put Section 4 title on the line against Lampeter-Strasburg

Oct 26, 2022

Even after three shutouts over the first five games Bob Wolfrum wasn't quite sure how good his Wyomissing defense was. It wasn't until a 38-7 Week 7 win over Cocalico -- a game which saw the Spartans limit the Lancaster-Lebanon…

10 Questions with Conrad Weiser senior Ben Browne, presented by UECU

Oct 26, 2022

Ben Browne Senior linebacker Q: What's your favorite special teams unit to play with? My favorite would have to be kickoff. There is nothing like the feeling at the start of a Friday night and running down the…

Which Berks teams are headed to the postseason? You might be surprised

Oct 25, 2022

Which Berks teams are headed to the postseason? The easier (shorter) answer is which teams aren't. Heading into the final week of the regular season 10 of Berks' 14 Lancaster-Lebanon League entries are in strong position to play…

L-L Section 2 championship bout is GoBigRecruiting.com Game of the Week

Oct 25, 2022

Exeter (9-0) vs. Manheim Central (9-0) Kick: Friday, 7, at Rettew Field, Manheim League records: Eagles 5-0, Barons 5-0 Series: Manheim Central leads 2-1 Last meeting: Eric Nangle rushed for 233 yards and three…

Wyomissing, Exeter brace for state-ranked opponents in regular season finales

Oct 25, 2022

Wyomissing and Exeter remain at No. 1 and No. 2, respectively, in the PennLive.com state rankings as they head into season-ending heavyweight match-ups. The Spartans, No. 1 in Class 3A, close the regular season Saturday at home…

Twin Valley’s Mason Marks is Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week

Oct 25, 2022

Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week Mason Marks was waiting for a second chance. When it came the Twin Valley junior made the most of it. Marks intercepted a pass and recorded a safety to spark the…

Exeter senior Kyle Lash is Diamond Credit Union Lineman of the Week

Oct 25, 2022

Diamond Credit Union Lineman of the Week When you line up next to several all-league linemen, as Kyle Lash did last season at Exeter, you might not get a lot of notice. Lash is getting it now. He was hard to miss Friday…

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week: Hawks’ Leland Moore

Oct 24, 2022

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week Hamburg went into its game Friday against Northern Lebanon without its top two running backs. Head coach Matt Hoffert wasn't overly concerned. He knew that in…

Older Posts

Newer Posts