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Mike Drago

12:14

We had a Sports Editor at the Eagle once who wanted to have two Berks teams, East and West.

He said staffing games would be much easier.

12:15

But seriously, I don't think you can have more than two schools in a co-op.

Sam Wilson

12:15

Mike...I was reading your notes today on readingeagle.com. How was that kid on Fleetwood able to transfer to 4 schools in 4 years, and still maintain eligibility? Is it because the 2 Catholic Schools arent PIAA? Seems fishy.

Mike Drago

12:16

There are no boundaries for private or parochial schools, so you could live anywhere in the country and attend Lancaster Catholic or Berks Catholic, I believe.

As for the other two stops, I'm told the family moved to Kutztown when the father, Charlie Maddocks, was coaching the Cougars. Then they moved into Oley district.

12:17

Sam was referencing today's Extra Points: https://www.readingeagle.com/sports/article/wolfrum-niedrowski-will-re...

howard

12:17

saw your note on BC's running back situation? What's going on over there? Did they get banged up while being outmatched early, are they taking some cheap shots, or just bad luck?

Mike Drago

12:18

It's football. You can get injured on any play. Rick Keeley told me one of the running backs was injured scoring a touchdown. He didn't say it was a late hit.

John Minton

12:18

I remember the All-American conference from some years ago. it had teams like Nativity, Cardinal Brennan, Bucktail. Teams with small rosters. Kutztown needs a league like that.

Mike Drago

12:18

Fleetwood looked into that a few years ago. Not a bad option for Kutztown.

Tom Silva

12:19

I know I'm several weeks early, but I think this year's backyard brawl will be one of the better ones in the series. and possibly the last obviously. Can't wait. BC is not "bad" this year like several people think. Just not the same caliber as the past couple years that they have been.

Mike Drago

12:19

You're correct on several fronts: Yes, you are way early on this one.

And yes, it's shaping up to be a really good game.

If they played right now, Wyomissing would win.

But they're not playing this week.

Still five weeks away, and a lot of things can happen.

12:20

And no, it won't be the last game in the series. I'm confident that after a brief intermission the two schools will get back together.

And, Wyomissing might not have a choice in the matter.

If Berks Catholic decides to return to Berks 2 in 2022, they would play again as a league game.

And who knows, if BC drops in enrollment for the next cycle, they could meet in the District 3 Class 3A playoffs.

I wouldn't bet against that last scenario.

Abraham Lincoln

12:21

What is your prediction on the backyard Brawl

Mike Drago

12:21

You're not betting on this game, are you Abe?

Be honest.

wyo96

12:22

does Wyomissing have a chance to go undefeated ?

Mike Drago

12:22

They're 4-0, so yes.

You're talking regular season, I imagine, and not 16-0, right?

But yes, 10-0 is a strong possibility.

12:23

Would not have said that after Week 1, when they lost their starting QB.

That's what makes this such a great story.

Brian

12:23

I saw you re-tweeted about charging kids admission to games. In your time covering HS football have you seen a decline in student involvement? Hoops also?

Mike Drago

12:24

My time covering HS sports is a long time -- it dates back to when I was in high school.

So, yes, I've seen a big dropoff.

And that's said.

The best games -- especially in basketball -- are the ones where there is a lot of student involvement in the stands.

I don't understand why more people don't watch high school sports.

Obviously, I'm biased here, because I've made it my life's work.

12:25

But really, you can't beat the passion that displayed in games.

The skill level isn't the same as in the pros or top college programs, obviously, but still I think it's the best bargain in town to pay $5 and see Reading and Wilson play basketball, or Wilson and Mifflin play football.

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