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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.

‘Gritty’ Brandon Strausser fits perfectly with culture at Kutztown University

Sep 2, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Brandon Strausser was all-everything during his days at Gov. Mifflin. He was a two-time Berks Linebacker of the Year and an All-State…

State rankings: Twin Valley returns to Top 10

Sep 2, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Twin Valley spent most of last season in the state rankings. Now, after two impressive wins to start the season, the Raiders are back,…

Wyomissing PT Player of the Week Chase Eisenhower knows all about big-game performance

Sep 1, 2025

Over four seasons at Wyomissing Chase Eisenhower has played in enough postseason games to know what one feels like. He’s played in district championship games in each of his first three seasons and in state semifinals twice. …

Eden Johnson has been a fast learner at Kutztown University

Sep 1, 2025

Eden Johnson went to Kutztown University football games as a kid with his dad Darryl, who played cornerback for the Golden Bears in the early 1990’s. Many people don’t appreciate the high level of play that goes on in the…

Week 2: Fearless Friday Football Forecast, presented by State Farm agent Sean Reali (updated with results)

Aug 31, 2025

As expected, Week 1 was a rough week for the Forecasters; well, at least for some of us. It wasn't so difficult for former champs Matt Hagy and Sam Cavalieri, each of whom posted an opening 13-1 card. Impressive. It…

A couple of thoughts . . . from Week 2

Aug 31, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union I’ve seen hundreds of Wyomissing football games over the years but until Saturday had never seen the Spartans use a halfback option pass.…

Week 2: Berks/L-L football Scoreboard, presented by Diamond Credit Union (complete)

Aug 31, 2025

THURSDAYStatusVisitorHomeUpper Perkiomen35Fleetwood7FINALElco14Conrad Weiser28FINALSchuylkill Valley35Daniel Boone0FINALExecutive Education20Berks…

Relentless Spartans hold off Haverford to score major victory

Aug 30, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union By Mike Drago -- MikeDragoSports.com Managing Editor Chase Eisenhower has run for a lot of first downs over four seasons at Wyomissing…

Five Small trips to end zone loom large as Muhls reclaim Border trophy

Aug 30, 2025

2025 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union By Mike Drago -- MikeDragoSports.com Managing Editor Cameron Small is known around the Muhlenberg football program for his tireless…

Week 2: Berks/L-L football schedule (and who to follow), presented by Diamond Credit Union

Aug 28, 2025

THURSDAYWHO TO FOLLOW:VisitorHomeUpper PerkiomenFleetwood7:00@josephluke765ElcoConrad Weiser7:00@babarr24 Schuylkill ValleyDaniel Boone7:00@PickupGabriel Executive EducationBerks…

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