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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.

Wyomissing’s win causes big shakeup in state rankings, with two new No. 1’s

Oct 5, 2021

Wyomissing's win over Southern Columbia made waves across the state and caused a big shift in the PennLive.com rankings, leading to a new top-ranked team ... in Class 2A. Southern was bumped out of the top spot in that…

Where does Wyo’s win over Southern Columbia rank among the program’s greatest?

Oct 4, 2021

Wyomissing's 41-21 win over Southern Columbia easily ranks among the greatest in program history. But it isn't No. 1. Or even No. 2 or No. 3. Not even close. Mid-season games can't compare with the postseason, even if the win comes…

Wyomissing’s Nevin Carter picks off Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week honors

Oct 4, 2021

Body Zone Physical Therapy Defensive Player of the Week Opponents learned a while ago not to throw to Nevin Carter's side of the field. He's 6-5, rangy, and a three-year starter at cornerback, with a pair of district…

Hamburg’s Diohnny Ruiz is Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week

Oct 4, 2021

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week Diohnny Ruiz might not have the fastest 40-yard time around but the Hamburg running back has "football speed," and that's all that really matters on a Friday…

Four Downs: Four big takeaways from Week 6 in Berks football

Oct 3, 2021

Four takeaways from Week 6 of the high school football season: 1st Down: Where does Wyomissing go from here? Spartans celebrate at Southern Columbia. (Tim Macrina photo) After such a stunningly decisive win at Southern…

Tigers put it all on the line to claim Homecoming victory

Oct 2, 2021

After giving up a combined 100 points the last two weeks the Fleetwood Tigers knew they had to get a little tougher up front, and a little more efficient on defense. They got tired of sending the kickoff return team back out there…

Hawks pull away from Cougars in Berks 2 shootout, 47-34

Oct 2, 2021

Pierce Mason Diohnny Ruiz and Pierce Mason each scored a pair of second-half touchdowns as visiting Hamburg broke from a halftime tie to beat Kutztown 47-34 in a Berks Football League Section 2 game Friday. The Cougars (0-3,…

Photo gallery from Berks Catholic’s win over Daniel Boone

Oct 2, 2021

Photos provided by Tanya Mace Tyler Givens, left, and Trace Brown (20) bring down Boone's AJ Hofer. (Tanya Mace photo) Christian Cacchione looks for running room against the Blazers. (Tanya Mace photo) BC's Trace Brown wraps…

Colin Payne throws three TDs in Exeter’s 77-7 rout of Muhlenberg

Oct 2, 2021

Colin Payne threw three touchdown passes and Exeter returned a pair of interceptions for touchdowns in a record-setting 77-7 win over Muhlenberg Friday in a Berks Football League Section 1 opener at Don Thomas Stadium. The Eagles…

Photo gallery from Wilson’s win at Penn Manor

Oct 2, 2021

Photos provided by Joe Mays and The Bulldog Hour. Jadyn Jones rushed for 156 yards and three TDs. (Joe Mays photo) T.J. Flite makes a one-handed touchdown catch against Penn Manor. (Joe Mays photo) T.J. Flite scores…

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