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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…

A program as rich in tradition and as deep in talent as Wilson's has produced too many players to fit onto one Mount Rushmore -- you would need carvings on several mountains to make room for the Bulldogs' many great players. No…

Anthony Engle once was a linebacker, tackling running backs and quarterbacks. Now he tackles fear. As a runner it's fear -- the fear of the unknown pain which awaits when you push to new levels -- that slows the mind and bogs…

Wesley Butler has always appeared as a sea of tranquility on the basketball court. He stepped in at starting point guard as a sophomore at Reading High and never blinked, not during that wild ride to a PIAA championship, not once. …

The Berks County Football Coaches Association All-Berks defensive team, as selected by Berks head football coaches: For the story, click here: Linemen, from left: Mykell Ford, Gov. Mifflin; Kyle Lash, Exeter; Caleb Brewer,…

The Berks County Football Coaches Association All-Berks offensive team, as selected by Berks head football coaches: For the story, click here: Offensive backs, from left: Gio Cavanna, Muhlenberg; Dominic Giuffre, Schuylkill…

An unbeaten season and section championship riding on a goal-line stand? A state playoff game that sees two touchdowns scored in the final minute? Another decided in the final seconds? Those were the highlights of another…

By Sean McBryan -- MikeDragoSports.com correspondent Amaya Stewart burst onto the Berks girls basketball scene last season, leading Wyomissing in scoring as a freshman. The 6-1 center again leads the Spartans in scoring after…

Jven Williams went to two state championship games with Wyomissing. Started in a pair of District 3 title-game victories. Was part of a senior class that finished 49-4. Had major college football coaches coming after him in droves…