Press Box

The fastest-growing sport in the United States now has an expanded venue after the Sinking Spring Family YMCA unveiled two new indoor courts last week, giving the Western Berks facility six indoor courts. “It is our goal and vision…

Below are links to my favorite Berks sports stories of the past year. They're each a little different, and each left a lasting impression. Many are happy; some are sad. Some I looked forward to writing about; some I never…

Some of my favorite images of the past calendar year, caught by the talented photographers at MikeDragoSports.com -- and even a few I snapped myself. Each holds special memories. Reading High's Ruben Rodriguez has emjoyed a…

By Tony Zonca -- MikeDragoSports.com senior contributor Before NCAA national championship playoffs, before ESPN, before College Gameday and two jillion bowl games that nobody watches, the must-see football attraction was the annual…

Charlie McIntyre caught the pass that gave Wyomissing the lead and brought it within seconds of a third straight trip to the state championship game. Quaasim Major caught the pass that ended the Spartans' dream of winning a PIAA…

By Tony Zonca -- MikeDragoSports.com senior contributor To the rest of Major League Baseball in 1964, Chico Ruiz was an obscure outfielder with the Cincinnati Reds. To the Philadelphia Phillies he became a harbinger of doom. …

As they head out to the field Friday night to prepare for what could be their final football game at Berks Catholic seniors Jacob Collazo and Josiah Jordan will stop at the 17-yard-line, take a knee and reflect upon their years…

The celebration of life ceremony for Kyle Conrad was thoughtfully designed to allow those who knew him to feel better about his passing. After listening to the people who knew him best I miss him more than ever. I knew him as a…

Gov. Mifflin basketball coach Kyle Conrad lost his long battle with cancer early Monday, several people close to the Mustangs head coach have confirmed. Conrad was a 1,000-point scorer for the Mustangs, and later at…

Two weeks into the season and the "Fearless Friday Football Forecast" team has absorbed its share of bumps, dings and bruises. This is a little tougher than it appeared, folks: Three of our Forecasters have been sacked with losing…