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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.

Photo gallery from Wyomissing’s 35-7 win over Boyertown

Sep 11, 2021

Photo gallery provided by Tim Macrina These photos and others of Wyomissing football can be purchased at: www.timmacrina.com. Wyo linebacker Matt Kramer knocks down Anthony Panarello's pass. (Tim Macrina photo) Wyo's Matt…

Ben Zechman fitting comfortably into QB role as Spartans ease past Bears

Sep 11, 2021

If his coach happens to call him by his brother's name every now and then, Ben Zechman understands; he knows it's meant as a compliment. That's bound to happen when you step into the same role your older brother played, and…

Kutztown Cougars enjoy ‘exhausting’ night in record rout of Pequea Valley

Sep 11, 2021

The Kutztown Cougars were happy but tired after their record performance Friday at Pequea Valley. "Six-hundred-some yards is a lot of running, and that's 18 guys doing that," said head coach Larry Chester after a 76-37 non-league…

Unfazed by slow start, Exeter rallies to dominate, scores first win over Wilson

Sep 11, 2021

Wilson drove the field on Exeter the first time it had the ball Friday night and took an early lead.. A turnover two plays later turned into a defensive touchdown for the Bulldogs and just like that the Eagles trailed by 14. Ty…

Gov. Mifflin photo gallery, from 56-0 win at Cocalico

Sep 11, 2021

Photo gallery provided by Tom Boland Gov. Mifflin coach Jeff Lang awards the game ball to Nick Singleton after the senior becomes Berks' all-time rushing leader. (Tom Boland photo) Gov. Mifflin Mustangs fans had plenty to cheer…

Schuylkill Valley hemmed in by Pottsgrove in 35-0 loss

Sep 11, 2021

Amir Brunson scored three second-quarter touchdowns, one on an 87-yard kickoff return, as Pottsgrove defeated visiting Schuylkill Valley 35-0 in a non-league game Friday night. Brunson also scored on runs of 64 and 13 yards to give…

Week 3 scoreboard (complete)

Sep 11, 2021

FINALS Exeter 42, Wilson 14 Gov. Mifflin 56, Cocalico 0 Conrad Weiser 35, Elco 32 Berks Catholic 39, Chichester 29 Daniel Boone 45, Garden Spot 17 Academy Park 41, Reading High 6 Upper Merion 24, Twin Valley 12 …

Muhlenberg blanked at Solanco

Sep 11, 2021

Brody Mellinger scored four touchdowns, one on a 97-yard run, as Solanco defeated visiting Muhlenberg 42-0 Friday night in a non-league game at Quarryville. The loss dropped the Muhls to 0-3 and extended their program-record losing…

Tanner Maddocks ‘picks’ up Fleetwood in rout of Upper Perkiomen

Sep 11, 2021

Tanner Maddocks is known for his golden arm, but he's more than just a passer on the football field. Friday the Villanova recruit showed off his defensive prowess, intercepting three passes and taking two of them back for scores as…

Week 3 schedule for Berks football

Sep 10, 2021

Friday, Sept. 10 Wilson at Exeter, 7 Gov. Mifflin at Cocalico, 7 Elco at Conrad Weiser, 7 Academy Park at Reading High, 7 Fleetwood at Upper Perkiomen, 7 Berks Catholic at Chichester, 7 Daniel Boone at Garden…

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