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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.

Exeter’s season ends with loss at Chester

Mar 8, 2022

Colin Payne and the Exeter Eagles quieted the crowd at the Clip Joint a little Tuesday night, at least for a while. The underdog Eagles were within a point after three quarters before falling to the District 1 champion Chester…

Boxscore: Archbishop Carroll 68, Berks Catholic 61

Mar 8, 2022

1234FinalArchbishop Carroll1621211068Berks Catholic711162761 Patriots…

Berks Catholic rally falls short against Archbishop Carroll

Mar 8, 2022

(This story will be updated with game details and postgame reaction.) Archbishop Carroll coach Fran Bowe wasn't sure how a three-week layoff would affect his basketball team heading into the PIAA Tournament. After the way the…

If the bright lights are on, so are the Red Knights

Mar 8, 2022

Big games seem to bring out the best in the Reading High Red Knights. They clicked in the second half at Giant Center Saturday night, scoring 15 straight at one point to put away Warwick 68-43 for the District 3 Class 6A…

Which team stands in the way of Reading High and another state title?

Mar 7, 2022

Throughout much of the season Reading High was considered a top contender for the PIAA Class 6A championship. The Red Knights returned seven of the top nine players from last year's championship team and recorded impressive early…

Archbishop Carroll gets a second chance against Berks Catholic

Mar 7, 2022

The postseason is often referred to as the second season. For Archbishop Carroll it literally is. The Patriots thought their basketball season was over Feb. 16 when they lost to Devon Prep in the Catholic League playoffs. They…

Joey Chapman of Reading High is Wyomissing PT Player of the Week

Mar 7, 2022

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Player of the Week Joey Chapman has a new number to go along with his new game. The Reading High senior has stepped up his play after seeing teammate Daniel Alcantara go down for the season with a…

Avery Potteiger of Brandywine Heights is UECU Player of the Week

Mar 7, 2022

Utilities Employees Credit Union Player of the Week Sophomore forward Avery Potteiger is known for her rebounding and shot-blocking. They were key elements as Brandywine Heights won the Berks Girls League Division IV title and…

It’s back-to-back titles for the Red Knights and a three-peat for Ruben

Mar 5, 2022

HERSHEY — Ruben Rodriguez remembers being nervous the first time he played a championship game at Giant Center. It barely showed. He had 15 points and seven rebounds and made a key three-point play in overtime to lift Muhlenberg to…

District 3 championship schedule and scoreboard (complete)

Mar 5, 2022

Saturday's games Boys CLASS 6ACHAMPIONSHIPReading High68Warwick43 CLASS 3ACHAMPIONSHIPColumbia47York Catholic30 CLASS 2ACHAMPIONSHIPLancaster Mennonite52Antietam46 Girls CLASS…

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