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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.

Kutztown University kicks off season with win over Assumption

Sep 6, 2024

Defending Super Region One champion and 10th-ranked Kutztown University wore down Assumption Thursday to grab a 24-6 season-opening victory at Andre Reed Stadium.Quarterback Judd Novak ran for 87 yards, highlighted by an…

Week 3: Berks/L-L football schedule, presented by Diamond Credit Union, and who to follow for updates

Sep 6, 2024

FRIDAY’S GAMESWHO TO FOLLOW:MikeDragoSports.com/LNP coverageGov. MifflinatHempfield@DJSimione2Reading HighatEmmaus@MikeHennBCFBWilsonatNazareth@MDrago59ExeteratPleasant ValleyDaniel BooneatMuhlenberg@MDrago59Schuylkill…

Week 3 glance: Wilson needs to tackle one of state’s top QBs to reach 3-0

Sep 5, 2024

2024 Berks football coverage presented by UECU A lot of focus has been placed on Wilson’s new quarterback, Madyx Gruber, who has led the Bulldogs to a pair of victories after converting from wide receiver for…

Colin Payne, top target, back to lead Alvernia into opener vs. Ursinus

Sep 5, 2024

One thing is certain as Alvernia gets set for its sixth season of football: The Golden Wolves are going to be a threat throwing the ball. With the return of record-setting passer Colin Payne of Exeter and his top receiver, Dachan…

‘Somebody dropped the ball’ on new field construction, says Muhlenberg superintendent

Sep 5, 2024

2024 Berks football coverage presented by UECU Muhlenberg can’t play football at its home stadium Friday night because of a construction defect and the school superintendent, Dr. Joseph Macharola, is livid about…

Muhlenberg forced to moved home game due to issue with new turf

Sep 5, 2024

2024 Berks football coverage presented by UECU (This story will be updated with more details and comments later today.) Muhlenberg is moving its home football game Friday against Daniel Boone to Kutztown…

Golden Bears set to kick off another championship run Thursday (updated)

Sep 4, 2024

(This story has been updated with comments from Kutztown coach Jim Clements.) Kutztown University won 12 games, a Pennsylvania Conference championship, and reached the NCAA Division II semifinals last season. A lot of people are…

Albright looking to shake long losing streak in Friday’s opener

Sep 4, 2024

Albright opens its football season Friday against Gallaudet at Shirk Stadium at 6 in pursuit of its first win in three years. Albright enters the season with a 26-game losing streak and looking for its first victory since beating…

Gingrich, Moyer, Ummarino, Faubel among QB Club Players of the Week

Sep 4, 2024

2024 Berks football coverage presented by UECU Conrad Weiser's Mason Gechter. Lancaster-Lebanon League Quarterback Club Backs and Linemen of the Week as selected by the league’s coaches …

Game of the Week: Wilson (2-0) at Nazareth (2-0)

Sep 3, 2024

2024 Berks football coverage presented by UECU Wilson (2-0) vs. Nazareth (2-0) Kick: Friday, 7, at Leh Stadium, Nazareth. Series: First meeting. Bulldogs update: Off to first 2-0 start in five…

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