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Mike Drago

10:01

If Big Ten presidents/chancellors vote to play football in the fall, then all B1G schools will play, sources told @Stadium. Earlier reports indicated if presidents voted to play, some B1G schools might opt not to play, but that will not be the case, source said

9:59

Preview of Monday's @RE_sports section. @MDrago59 has preview of Berks Football League Section 1. @nittanyrich has story on Twin Valley's Taylor twins, Noah and Iain, for boys cross country preview. Plus, a forgettable day for Eagles and Phillies, and no news from the Big Ten.

7:47

SOURCE: All of the three Big Ten presentations--medical, scheduling and TV--went well today and there is a lot of optimism inside the conference from this weekend. (There was not a vote planned for today.)

7:31

Posted link to this earlier.
It’s a very important read by one of the few Berks products who have played in Super Bowl.

Former @SVAthletics standout and Cincinnati Bengals WR Steve Kreider with a personal and poignant op-ed in today's @RE_sports section.
readingeagle.com/sports/schuylk…

6:36

The vote will not be tonight, source tells @YahooSports. The Big Ten watch continues. Free Press first on vote not being tonight.

Sources: A comprehensive plan has been presented to the 14 Big Ten presidents/chancellors today, with an emphasis on medical protocols that have changed in recent weeks and are available to the league. No timetable set on vote, but expected soon. There's a lot of optimism.

6:30

The proposed start date for the Big Ten, when its voted on, is expected to be weekend of Oct. 17. There's flexibility built in for that to be pushed back, if needed.

5:27

Noah Taylor and Iain Taylor lead the Raiders.
@TwinValleyXC @TwinValleyHS readingeagle.com/sports/high-sc…

4:55

High school boys cross country: BCIAA teams at a glance bit.ly/3ivos9q

4:31

Doesn’t take long for Tom Brady to find @CGtwelve_

4:16

1-0.
@audsnyder4 @gordonwjones

2:16

Earlier report stated Pat Freiermuth was opting out of upcoming/spring season, but he just posted this on Instagram. So there’s that.

12:11

Notre Dame COVID-19 protocols bar independent photographers (from @AP) apnews.com/afe5ae76c832f5…

10:35

Former @SVAthletics standout and Cincinnati Bengals WR Steve Kreider with a personal and poignant op-ed in today's @RE_sports section.
readingeagle.com/sports/schuylk…

*** Sunday, September 13 ***

Mike Drago

7:24

Spoke to Wisconsin AD Barry Alvarez. The Badgers are on pause, but Alvarez said they are poised to play *if* the Big Ten returns. “Paul (Chryst) and I are on the same page on this. We can have our guys ready. We could have a team ready in 3 weeks. We feel comfortable with that.”

6:25

Sources: The Big Ten presentation by the Return to Competition Task Force has ended successfully today. The full 14 Big Ten Chancellors and Presidents will meet tomorrow are expected to vote on return to play in next 72 hours. Today is the step before the step.

9:18

Virginia Tech vs. Virginia game, scheduled for Sept. 19, has been postponed because of COVID issues. Also, Virginia Tech will pause its football practices for 4 days

*** Saturday, September 12 ***

Mike Drago

9:09

Wilson freshman Kayla Maletto followed her record round of 64 with a 2-under 68 today in Bulldogs' win over Kutztown at Manor Golf Course.
#berksgameday

9:02

🚨 Tune In Alert 🚨

🗣️: Coach Franklin (@coachjfranklin)
📺: ESPN College GameDay
🗓️: Saturday (Tomorrow)
🕙: 10 AM

#WeAre

2:17

"I’ve learned that I could play with the best."
From today's print edition of @ReadingEagle @BerksCatholicFB @Pitt_FB #berksgameday
readingeagle.com/sports/college…

*** Friday, September 11 ***

Mike Drago

9:53

Preview of Friday's @RE_sports section. @nittanyrich on Berks Catholic grad Brandon George, a linebacker who is getting ready for his sophomore season at Pitt. @MDrago59 on news of a Conrad Weiser football player testing positive for coronavirus. Plus, Eagles, Big Ten football.

7:32

Conrad Weiser football player tests postive for coronavirus bit.ly/2ReTPcp

5:06

This is getting uglier. Now Kevin Warren knows exactly how Michigan feels when it plays Ohio State

12:51

This is close to my heart as I lost my brother to suicide. His birthday is Sept. 16, and there isn't a day that goes by that I don't think about him. It's not too late to seek help.

National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 800-273-8255.

Today is #WorldSuicidePreventionDay.

If you are having thoughts of suicide, you are not alone — no matter how much pain you may feel.

Suicide prevention resources [THREAD] ⤵️

9:50

@MatteoKayla had 6 birdies and 12 pars. She's 14 years old.
#berksgameday @Wilson_Bulldogs
readingeagle.com/sports/high-sc…

9:45

#PennState notes from today's print edition of @ReadingEagle
readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…

*** Thursday, September 10 ***

Mike Drago

10:28

Preview of Thursday's @RE_sports section. @MDrago59 on Reading School Board's vote against fall sports. @JasonGuarente on Wilson senior Zak Elgogari returning to soccer. @BrianRippey on Robesonia turning down a USTA grant. @nittanyrich on Kayla Maletto's 6-under 64 at the Manor.

9:25

UW-Madison to shift to remote instruction for two weeks; Sellery, Witte Residence Halls to begin quarantine at 10 p.m. to curb COVID-19 spread.

news.wisc.edu/university-shi…

8:49

Reading School Board rejects motion to return to fall sports/extra-curriculars, by 5-3 vote.
Red Knights are still sidelined.
#berksgameday

8:32

Update: While Penn State has paused team activities for several programs after a rise in positive COVID testing of athletes, it says football will continue with lifting and practice as scheduled on Thursday and Friday.

8:04

Can add hockey to that mix as well.

I can add now, football and men’s basketball are not among the “paused” programs. And in fact, football will be back on the practice field tomorrow. twitter.com/bwionrivals/st…

8:03

I can add now, football and men’s basketball are not among the “paused” programs. And in fact, football will be back on the practice field tomorrow.

ICYMI: Penn State announced Wednesday that it has paused athletics after a spike in positive COVID-19 tests

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5:50

The Boyertown Athletic Department has released the 2020 Boyertown Football Schedule.

9/25 (A)

7:00 pm vs Owen J Roberts

10/2 (H)

7:00 pm vs Spring Ford

10/9 (A)

7:00 pm vs Methacton

10/16 (A)

7:00 pm vs Perkiomen Valley

10/23 (H)

7:00 pm vs Upper Perkiomen

4:18

Penn State Athletics reports it conducted 920 COVID-19 tests of students with 48 positive test results in the last week. Penn State has paused team activities for several programs. Not a good sign.

7:56

#PennState recruiting news
From this morning's @ReadingEagle
readingeagle.com/sports/penn-st…

12:03

Record round for 14-year-old.
"She’s just a special kid. She has a special swing. She has a mind, a personality and a work ethic for golf"
#berksgameday @MalettoKayla @bpmaletto @WilsonSchlDist @Wilson_Bulldogs
readingeagle.com/sports/high-sc…

*** Wednesday, September 9 ***

Mike Drago

11:28

Wilson's Kayla Maletto shot a 6-under 64 against Gov. Mifflin Tuesday, setting a Manor Golf Course record for a female.
She's a 14-year-old freshman.
My story on her round will be posted shortly on @ReadingEagle website.
#berksgameday

11:26

Preview of Wednesday's @RE_sports section. @BrianRippey talked to Reading High's Ashley Retana about upcoming emergency school board meeting. @MDrago59 has a Fleetwood football preview. @nittanyrich reports on Penn State football recruiting. @JasonGuarente has a Royals signing.

6:07

Warwick High School offensive tackle Nolan Rucci commits to Wisconsin, joining his older brother Hayden, who's a Badgers tight end. Chose Wisconsin over #PennState.

4:54

My boy @DBarnes_18 doing his thing I see

BREAKING: Penn State has picked up a commitment from Rivals250 LB @KenTalley22

On his relationship with @DBarnes_18: “I think everyone knows that I’m real close with Deion. He’s like family."

rvls.co/3m1ecIg

4:26