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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.

Long-time Exeter assistant set to take over Wyomissing boys basketball program

May 29, 2024

Even when he was playing at Exeter Konlan Krick was thinking ahead, about someday coaching basketball. His father, Keith, was a long-time assistant coach in the area and Konlan aspired to following him down that path. When his high…

Exeter, Jayden Zandier again dominate competition at Berks Football Combine

May 29, 2024

2024 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union When Jayden Zandier arrived at the Chris Nunn Memorial Football Combine a year ago he was known more for being the little brother of…

Wilson, Fleetwood win elimination games, advance to PIAA Tournament

May 29, 2024

2024 Berks baseball coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Wilson and Fleetwood each got strong starts from their aces and plenty of hits to win District 3 Tournament elimination games Tuesday…

No silver linings for Gov. Mifflin in District 3 championship game

May 29, 2024

2024 Berks baseball coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Silver medals don’t always come with silver linings. Chris Hole reminded his Gov. Mifflin baseball team of that Tuesday night as they…

Wilson, Fleetwood win elimination games, advance to PIAA Tournament

May 28, 2024

Wyomissing’s Caleb Brewer honored by Manheim Touchdown Club

May 28, 2024

2024 Berks football coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Lineman of the Year award. More than six months after he played his last down at Wyomissing Caleb Brewer continues to collect awards.…

Mifflin grad Tyler Minick heading to NCAA Tournament with Connecticut

May 28, 2024

2024 Berks baseball coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Two-time Berks Player of the Year Tyler Minick is headed to the NCAA Tournament with the University of Connecticut after a big…

Season on the line for Wilson, Fleetwood in PIAA qualifiers

May 27, 2024

2024 Berks baseball coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Wilson and Fleetwood are each one win away from berth in the PIAA Tournament – or one loss away from the end of its season. The…

Gov. Mifflin ready to make its pitch for first District 3 baseball championship

May 27, 2024

2024 Berks baseball coverage presented by Utilities Employees Credit Union Travis Jenkins has been catching Bryce Detwiler since junior high. He goes back even further with Ethan Grim; the Gov. Mifflin junior was…

Silver linings and golden memories

May 26, 2024

A couple days after racing home from the District 3 Championships last week with three gold medals around her neck Addie Cohen found herself going in reverse once again. After battling for months to regain her health and the…

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