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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.

Why Jack Miller and the Wyo defense have the edge on their opponents

Nov 18, 2021

You might not want to sit across a poker table from Wyomissing linebacker Jack Miller. Your slightest movement -- the twitch of eye, the tap of a finger -- could offer a tell about your hand. Guys in Las Vegas get rich off that…

Five Berks Player of the Year candidates (not named Nick Singleton)

Nov 18, 2021

It's pretty much assumed Nick Singleton will be named Berks Player of the Year again. No one's cast a ballot yet for that award but it seems about as inevitable as nightfall. The Gov. Mifflin senior is considered by many to be the…

Bulldogs, Cougars have each absorbed tough hits on the way to championship game

Nov 18, 2021

The Harrisburg Cougars have just one loss this season but it was a bad one: 49-13 at Gov. Mifflin. The Cougars were out-gained by more than 3-to-1, turned the ball over four times and left some receivers uncovered for easy…

Football notebook: Updates on Ross Tucker, Cam Jones, Ty Yocum and more

Nov 17, 2021

The Berks County Football Coaches Association has been trying to line up Ross Tucker as its banquet speaker for years. The former Wyomissing and NFL lineman hasn't been able to commit because of his weekend broadcasting schedule.…

Charlie Young adds Kutztown University to his Hall of Fame resume

Nov 17, 2021

Charlie Young added his second Hall of Fame of the year last week when he was part of Kutztown University's 42nd Athletics Hall of Fame class. The former Fleetwood boys basketball coach was inducted into the Berks County Basketball…

Only one number matters to Exeter’s Eric Nangle: Wins

Nov 17, 2021

It figures that on the night Eric Nangle had the biggest game of his career -- 230 rushing yards and three touchdowns in a district playoff win at Manheim Central -- someone else did better and grabbed the big headline. No matter. …

Jerry Kapp earns All-PSAC honors; Jim Clements Coach of the Year

Nov 17, 2021

Kutztown University's Jerry Kapp has earned All-PSAC honors and head coach Jim Clements has been named East Division Coach of the Year. Kapp, a Boyertown grad, is among 13 Kutztown players earning Pennsylvania State Athletic…

Berks Football League: Section 1 and 2 honorable mention

Nov 17, 2021

Honor Mention Section 1 OFFENSE Quarterback: Dean Rotter, Daniel Boone; Colin Payne, Exeter; Delsin McNeil, Gov. Mifflin. All-purpose back: Thatcher Hogan, Daniel Boone; Ayden Martin, Gov. Mifflin; Gio Cavanna, Muhlenberg;…

10 Questions with Gov. Mifflin’s Jose Landrom, presented by ATT Sports, Inc.

Nov 17, 2021

Each Wednesday MikeDragoSports.com goes one-on-one with a Berks football player to find out what’s on his mind — on the field and off. Presented by ATT Sports, Inc. Jose Landrom, Gov. Mifflin Senior guard/defensive…

BFL Section 1 All-League: Players of the Year, 1st & 2nd team lists

Nov 16, 2021

Players of the Year Offensive Back of the YearNick SingletonGov. MifflinReceiver of the YearAlex VassalloDaniel BooneJoey SchlafferExeterOffensive Lineman of the YearJonah NaugleGov. Mifflin Defensive Back of the YearEden…

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