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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.

Berks Bests: Top rushing, passing, receiving performances in 2021 (updated thru Week 13)

Nov 22, 2021

Most touchdowns, game Nick Singleton Nick SingletonGov. Miffliin7vs. WarwickEric NangleExeter6vs. Cedar CliffNick SingletonGov. Mifflin6vs. Episcopal AcademyLennon NeimanKutztown6vs. Pequea ValleyNick SingletonGov. Mifflin5vs.…

Berks Bests: Longest touchdowns rushing, receiving and on returns (thru Week 13)

Nov 22, 2021

Longest touchdown runs Gage Moyer (Sean McBryan photo) Gage MoyerFleetwood95vs. Schuylkill ValleyDeShawn WilsonReading High85vs. LebanonDiohnny RuizHamburg82vs. Tri-ValleyCharlie McIntyreWyomissing82vs. Southern ColumbiaEric…

Wyomissing’s Jack Miller: Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week

Nov 22, 2021

Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week If it seems as though sometimes Jack Miller knows exactly what the other team is about to run, it's because he does. The senior linebacker intensely studies opponent's game…

Exeter’s Eric Nangle is Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week

Nov 22, 2021

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week Eric Nangle says he doesn't get caught up in stats and the associated accolades that come with them. Nimble as he is, the Exeter tailback would have trouble avoiding the huge…

All-Berks Defense: Mack, Maddocks, Yocum among first-time picks

Nov 22, 2021

The All-Berks first-team defense is brand new. Only one player, Brett Organtini of Conrad Weiser, returns from last year's unit and he's at a different position. It's a talented group, for sure, with three Division I recruits:…

All-Berks Offense: Singleton, Klitsch, Feliciano among repeat picks

Nov 22, 2021

Nick Singleton makes history every time he touches the football. He made a little more by being selecting to the All-Berks team for the fourth straight season. The Gov. Mifflin running back is the first four-time All-Berks…

Nick Singleton a slam-dunk pick for Berks Player of the Year

Nov 22, 2021

Aiden Gallen couldn't wrap his head around the numbers. Gov. Mifflin teammate Nick Singleton had just scored three touchdowns in a district playoff win over Spring Grove, further extending his Berks records for touchdowns in a…

Four Downs: Four big takeaways from Week 13 in Berks football

Nov 21, 2021

Four takeaways from Week 13 of the 2021 high school football season: Richie Karstine (6), Eric Nange (23) and the Eagles celebrate. (Tom Nettleton photo) 1ST DOWN It's safe to say Berks football has never been better. …

Wyomissing’s “home” game won’t be played at home, after all

Nov 21, 2021

Wyomissing's "home" game in the PIAA quarterfinals won't be played at home. It'll be played at Mifflin Stadium Saturday at 2. Wyomissing athletic director Frank Ferrandino said he was directed to find a turf field to play the…

Photo Gallery from Wilson game at Harrisburg

Nov 20, 2021

Photo Gallery provided by Joe Mays/Bulldog Hour Elian Rodriguez makes tackle against Harrisburg. (Joe Mays photo) Jadyn Jones (Joe Mays photo) Wilson's Dominic Memmo (67) and Ryan McMillan combine on a tackle. (Joe Mays…

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