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Some of my favorite images . . . from Berks sports in 2022

By Mike Drago Last updated Jan 2, 2023

Wyomissing players celebrate their District 3 championship in 2022. (Tim Macrina photo)

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 steady diet of gold. (Susan L. Angstadt photo)

One final treasured moment for the Wyomissing Spartans: Charlie McIntyre go-ahead TD. against Neumann-Goretti (Tim Macrina photo)

Reading High basketball, a true family: From left, Xavier Davis, Amier Burdine, Myles Grey and Daniel Alcantara. (Susan L. Angstadt photo)

One of the great moments from one of the great games of the year, as Manheim Central’s Aaron Enterline leaps to intercept a pass intended for Exeter’s Joey Schlaffer. (Chris Knight/LancasterOnline)

Not many inside linebackers play defense the way All-Stater Ryker Jones of Wyomissing does. (Tim Macrina photo)

State medalist Madison Ziska of Schuylkill Valley. (Philmarphoto)

Seniors Brad Coley, left, and Sam Martinez show off championship trophy to Muhlenberg fans. (Philmarphoto)

Gov. Mifflin’s Shakyla Mayo came up big at Santander Arena during Berks playoffs. (Susan L. Angstadt photo)

Eddie Case, left, celebrates his TD catch with Logan Kurzweg. (PhilMarPhoto)

Rob Flowers, left, Rick Perez and Matt Flowers are rarely idle, and rarely apart.

Two generations of Wyomissing Eisenhowers: Chad, with sons Drew, left, and Chase.

Muhlenberg’s Cameron Burr. (Philmarphoto)

Four-time district champs for Wyomissing, from left: Ian Levering, Ben Zechman, Matt Kramer and Drew Eisenhower. (Tim Macrina photo)

Andrew Kurtas (1) and the Saints celebrates his field goal to end the first half with a lead against Wyomissing. (PhilMarPhoto)

Twin Valley’s Matthew Crow on his way to gold at the Firing Meet. (Philmarphoto)

Jven Williams thinking about playing quarterback? Only for this snapshot.

Berks Catholic’s Jacob Collazo, with his tribute to fallen teammate Anthony Myers.

Penn State coach James Franklin caused a stir when he dropped in at a Wyomissing game..

Former Gov. Mifflin coach Mick Vecchio, reflecting on his Hall of Fame career.

Wyomissing’s Amory Thompson on his way to another gold medal. (Philmarphoto)

Smart cornerbacks knew better than to get in the path of Wyomissing’s Jven Williams. (Tim Macrina photo)

Jacob Rodriguez (11) and the Muhls celebrate his home run. (Philmarphoto)

Wyomissing’s Jven Williams was golden all spring long. (Philmarphoto)

Gov. Mifflin girls basketball coach Mike Clark pleads his case during Berks championship game. (Susan L. Angstadt photo)

Reading’s Xavier Davis. (Susan L. Angstadt photo)

Wyomissing fans will probably not see anything like this again: From left, Caleb Brewer, Jven Williams and Pacen Ziegler.

Carson and Logan Conrad during a ceremony honoring their late father, Gov. Mifflin basketball coach Kyle Conrad. (Susan L. Angstadt photo)

Bob Wolfrum addresses his Wyomissing players following their season-ending loss to Neumann-Goretti. (Tim Macrina photo)