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Jack Miller and Tyler Givens each hit a pair of free throws in the final minute to complete Berks Catholic's late run in a 53-43 victory over Gov. Mifflin Friday night in a Berks Conference Division I game at Shillington. The win…

Winter weather has interrupted what was shaping up as a key weekend for Oley Valley, Tulpehocken and the Berks Conference Division IV boys basketball race. Berks IIILeagueOverallFleetwood6-112-3Wyomissing3-26-6Schuylkill Valley…

By Jason Guarente -- MikeDragoSports.com senior correspondent Anyone who follows Berks Catholic’s girls basketball team closely knows Sydney Corado’s time is coming. The freshman is going to be a centerpiece for the Saints. That…

A little chip on the shoulder never held anyone back. If anything it's helping push the Fleetwood Tigers forward. They came into this basketball season full of confidence and high expectations. They were upset when others didn't…

Josiah Jordan seems to have taken his game to a new level over the last few weeks. He scored 21 points in a key road win at Trinity 10 days ago, came back with a career-high 27 last week against Muhlenberg and topped it again…

(This story will be updated with details and postgame reaction.) Dylan Fickes came up with a pair of key late baskets and Nate Herb scored a career-high 19 points as Fleetwood stopped Antietam's comeback bid and pulled away for a…

Wyomissing earned its first win of the 2022 football season Wednesday afternoon, and it was a big one. Two weeks after seeing its appeal to remain in Class 3A turned down by the PIAA administrative staff the school was granted its…

Each Wednesday MikeDragoSports.com goes one-on-one with a Berks boys basketball player to find out what’s on his mind — on the court and off. Presented by Diamond Credit Union Mason Woolwine, Gov. Mifflin Senior…

Reading High and Muhlenberg each took a step closer to division titles with big wins on the road Tuesday night. The Red Knights (8-0 Berks I, 16-2) got 22 points from Ruben Rodriguez and 17 from Daniel Alcantara in a 72-55 Berks…

Shooters need to keep shooting, even if they're missing. Matt Coldren, like all basketball coaches, reminds his guys of that constantly. Keegan Coldren listened. Despite some early misses he pulled the trigger and connected at the…

Reading High, Berks Catholic and Antietam are locks to make the District 3 Tournament. Each is currently No. 1 in its classification: the Red Knights in Class 6A, the Saints in 4A and the Mounts in 2A. District 3 qualifiers6A12…

By Jason Guarente -- MikeDragoSports.com senior correspondent Keira Levengood didn’t know exactly how long it had been since Wilson beat Gov. Mifflin in girls basketball. The losses blend together after a while. Going back to…

Matt Hoffert is coming home. Again. The former Hamburg center and Hawks assistant coach was approved by the school board Monday night to be the program's head football coach. He returns to the program with a wealth of experience…

Mike Ruane can give you 400 reasons for his success as a college basketball coach: Lloyd Wolf . . . Rick Binder . . . Joe Palacz. . . Mike DePaul . . . Ed Kuhn . . . Mike Miller . . .Herb Magee . . . Ruane can offer 400 reasons…

Utilities Employees Credit Union Player of the Week Lekaiah Solomon could score more points if needed; her Schuylkill Valley coaches urge her to shoot more often. She's content in her role as a rebounder, defensive stopper and…

Wyomissing Physical Therapy Player of the Week Has anyone ever had a better week playing basketball than Ruben Rodriguez? The junior guard set Reading High's single-games scoring record with 50 points in a win over Daniel…

By Jason Guarente -- MikeDragoSports.com senior correspondent Everyone knows about Ruben Rodriguez’s points. Whether it was the 50 he scored in one game or the 1,000-plus he has for his career, that’s what grabbed headlines this…

For Jven Williams it all comes down to the people. Jven Williams' finalistsIllinoisMarylandMichigan StateOle MissPenn StatePittsburghRutgers The Wyomissing offensive lineman has spoken to and met a lot of college football…

These Susan L. Angstadt photos and others from the game can be purchased by clicking here: Ruben Rodriguez reacts as Reading High defeats Vertical Academy 71-66 Friday at Santander Arena. (Susan L. Angstadt photo) …

Even at $18 and $22 a pop, tickets to the Mikey Williams Show were worth it for Reading basketball fans. They got to see the national sensation in person, launching NBA-range 3-pointers, getting frustrated at being guarded hard and…