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(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.) By Andrew Clauser-- MikeDragoSports.com correspondent Annville-Cleona got the big plays it needed to hold off Kutztown en route to a 42-28…

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.) By Matt Hagy -- MikeDragoSports.com correspondent Solanco kept its unbeaten streak alive and held on to defeat Twin Valley 32-25 in a…

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.) By Sam Cavalieri -- MikeDragoSports.com correspondent Josiah Jordan ran for 177 yards and two touchdowns to spearhead a dominant Berks…

(This story will be updated later tonight with additional details and postgame reaction.) LANCASTER -- RJ Gonzalez's kickoff return for a touchdown to open the second half and Jaevon Parker scored on a fumble return shortly after…

1 Reading High meets Cedar Crest tonight for the first time since 2009, when the Falcons hung a 70-35 loss on the Red Knights. Overall, the Red Knights lead the series 13-8. The Red Knights and Falcons were Lancaster-Lebanon…

Rick Keeley doesn't think Wyomissing's going to lose a game anytime soon. He's not alone in that opinion. The top-ranked Spartans look every bit as good as they have the last two years, seasons that ended with District 3…

The touchdown came late in the third quarter with Conrad Weiser already leading by 17 points and on the way to a 31-7 win at Octorara. Jonathon McQuillen's 69-yard touchdown run last week was more than a little window dressing. It…

Ayden Martin remembers the first time he played a football game against Wilson. He was in fifth grade, playing for the Broncos against Lincoln Park. It was pouring rain. A scoreless first half. Early in the second half he returned…

FRIDAY'S GAMES (all games at 7 unless noted)MikeDragoSports.com/LNP coverageSection 1Reading High at Cedar CrestFollow Will WelliverSection 1Penn Manor at Hempfield Follow John WalkSection 1McCaskey at Manhiem TownshipFollow Dave…

Mason Ketner Senior center Q: What percentage of people spell your first name wrong? I would say 99 percent. Q: What is the worst football-related smell? Cleats, by a mile. Q: On a scale of 1 to 10 --…

Princeton will remember the life and passing of legendary basketball coach Pete Carril at an on-campus ceremony at Jadwin Gymasium Friday at 11 a.m. The event is open to the public. Carril coached Princeton for 29 seasons during…

Conrad Weiser's Adam Noll has built a big early lead in the race for the annual Berks County Specialist of the Year award. Noll, who finished second to Daniel Boone's Nate Millard as a junior, has been good on all 14 extra-point…

When the new Lancaster-Lebanon League football map was drawn up a year or so ago Section 5 looked like Lancaster Catholic and a bunch of other programs that had never won much. The Crusaders, mostly under former head coach Bruce…

Linemen of the Week Section 1 Weston Nolt Syles Cox, Hempfield: Had five tackles, two for loss, and a high blocking grade in 17-14 win over Manheim Township. Section 2 Jayden Weit, Manheim Central: End had eight…

Wilson (4-1) vs. Gov. Mifflin (2-3) Kick: Saturday, 1, at Mifflin Stadium. Series: Bulldogs lead 37-27. Last meeting: Gov. Mifflin took advantage of short fields and reached the end zone on each of its first four…

Tulpehocken's new boys basketball coach grew up in Bethel, used to play pick-up games with Charlie Copp and coached previously at the school. "It's like a homecoming," said 43-year-old Nate Miller, who was approved by the school…

After knocking off winless Berks Catholic 41-24 in Week 4, Wyomissing coach Bob Wolfrum said he wouldn't be surprised to play the Saints again this season, in the District 3 Class 3A Tournament. That immediately sent Saints coach…

The Hamburg Hawks have entered uncharted territory, earning a state football ranking for what is believed to be the first time in program history. First-year head coach Matt Hoffert knows such recognition can be short-lived. "It's…

Diamond Credit Union Lineman of the Week In the weeks after being named Hamburg football coach last winter Matt Hoffert watched film to gain insights about his new players. He learned a lot about his top lineman, Charles…

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Offensive Player of the Week Berks Catholic's first win of the season didn't come clearly into focus until early in the fourth quarter Friday. The Saints were clinging to a six-point lead against…