PA High School Football Report

PA High School Football Report

PennLive reporters break down everything you need to know about high school football in Pennsylvania. From the plays on the field to the stories off the field, we have you covered on everything football in the Keystone state.

Episodes

District 3 Midseason Report: MVP Picks, Recruiting Standouts and State Title Questions

October 1, 2026 • 33 mins
While Eric Epler is out covering golf playoffs, the rest of PennLive's high school sports team gather for a midseason check-in on District 3 and LL League football, handing out unofficial MVP honors, breakout player recognition and coach of the year praise while evaluating where the statewide championship race stands entering the second half of the season.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

West York Has a Championship Goal. Here's Why They Believe

September 24, 2026 • 42 mins
A loaded episode of the PA High School Football Report featuring one of District 3's most intriguing quarterbacks. West York junior Jensen Ferber discusses leadership, football IQ development, offseason work, playing with his younger brother and the Bulldogs' push toward their long-term championship goals. Plus, a look at major Week 5 matchups and the evolving playoff races across District 3
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

How Northern York transformed into a Mid-Penn threat

September 17, 2026 • 50 mins
Northern York head coach Jeff Costello and senior standout Tristan Wenrich join Eric and Dan to discuss the Polar Bears' resurgence, offseason development and critical matchup against Gettysburg. Plus, Eric and Dan examine standout performances from Week 3 and several players generating attention across Pennsylvania.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Week 2 Recap & Week 3 Preview in District 3 Football

September 10, 2026 • 34 mins
Eric Epler and Dan Sostek break down a pivotal early stretch of the 2026 high school football season across the Mid-Penn and beyond, including East Pennsboro’s historic 500th program win, Gettysburg’s impressive start under new head coach Jake Johnson, and unpack Harrisburg’s dominant performance over Cedar Cliff in sweltering conditions at Severance Field.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Milk Jug Showdown & Mid-Penn Debuts with Christian Eby

September 4, 2026 • 37 mins
Eric Epler and Dan Sostek introduced Christian Eby as the newest high school sports reporter for PennLive, who will focus on the field hockey beat and assist with the expansion of the Lancaster-League football coverage. The guys discuss how Week 1 went and games to look forward to this weekend.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

2026 PA High School Football Season Begins: Week 1 Showdowns & Bold Picks

August 28, 2026 • 47 mins
PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek kick off the 2026 season by breaking down the biggest storylines across District 3 and beyond. Which teams are ready to emerge as contenders? Who will survive the chaos of the Mid-Penn Keystone Division? And which Week 1 games could shape playoff races months before November?
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

2026 PA High School Football Predictions: SCAC Favorites, Dark Horses & Mid-Penn MVP Picks

August 20, 2026 • 34 mins
PennLive's Eric Epler, Dan Sostek and Evan Wheaton break down the favorites, challengers and dark horses across the newly named South Central Athletics Conference. Can anyone catch Central York? Plus, we unveil our preseason Mid-Penn MVP picks in every division.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

District 3 Media Day Takeaways + Biggest Week 1 Matchups

August 10, 2026 • 32 mins
Eric Epler and Dan Sostek share their biggest takeaways from Mid-Penn and SCAC media days, discuss why several divisions appear completely up for grabs, identify sleeper teams and breakout players, and preview the opening week schedule.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Building Pennsylvania's Ultimate High School Football Recruiting Database

July 24, 2026 • 29 mins
Eric and Dan are joined by colleague Rymir Vaughn to discuss his ongoing development of a massive Pennsylvania high school football recruiting database. Vaughn explains his meticulous process for scouting and grading over 700 high school prospects.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Shawn Lee Jr.'s Mission: How Pitt & Steelers Stars Are Giving Back to Pa. Youth

July 12, 2026 • 23 mins
This week, we head to Harrisburg for Shawn Lee Jr.'s inaugural Next Play Youth Football Camp, where the former Harrisburg Cougars standout brought together some of Pennsylvania's biggest football names to give back to the next generation. Hear from Pitt sophomore and former Harrisburg star Shawn Lee Jr., Pitt starting running back Ja'Kyrian "Boosie" Turner, Steelers defensive back and former Cougar Donte Kent, and former Steel Val...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

2026 Pa. High School Football Preview: Breaking Down the Biggest Storylines

July 9, 2026 • 28 mins
PA Football News owner Billy Splain joins the PA High School Football Podcast to preview the 2026 Pennsylvania high school football season. The conversation covers one of the wildest coaching carousel offseasons in recent memory, major PIAA classification changes, and which teams look poised to compete for state championships in Class 6A and 5A.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

New Cedar Cliff Coach Jason Rice Breaks Down His Vision

June 19, 2026 • 27 mins
District 3 football is already making headlines before the 2026 season kicks off. Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss the surprising coaching developments involving Manheim Central and York High before welcoming new Cedar Cliff head coach Jason Rice to the show.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Has Pennsylvania Lost Its Edge? Maryland Wins Big 33 Again

June 5, 2026 • 34 mins
Maryland has now won the Big 33 Classic two years in a row. Is it time for Pennsylvania football to rethink its approach to one of the state's signature all-star events? PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek break down Maryland's 18-10 double-overtime victory, discuss concerns about Pennsylvania's offensive struggles, and examine whether the passion and urgency surrounding the game have shifted to the Maryland sideline. The guys a...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Big 33 Week Preview & East-West All-Star Takeaways (ft. Coach Josh Oswalt)

May 22, 2026 • 29 mins
Big 33 week has arrived. Eric Epler and Dan Sostek recap the East-West All-Star games and preview the upcoming PA vs Maryland Big 33 showdown, one of the state’s premier football events. They’re joined by Cumberland Valley head coach Josh Oswalt, who shares insight into: How Big 33 has evolved The impact of early college enrollment on rosters Maryland’s rise in the event What stands out about this y...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Jerome LaRue Interview + East/West All-Star Breakdown

May 8, 2026 • 31 mins
This week, Jerome LaRue Jr. joins Eric and Dan after transferring to Central York. Eric and Dan also talk about the East/West All-Star rosters, how Jaimie Thomas’ Big Man Camp spotlights linemen development and post- NFL Draft thoughts.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

From WPIAL to the NFL Draft: Eli Heidenreich, Singleton & More

April 22, 2026 • 39 mins
Eric Epler and Dan Sostek talk with Steelers beat writer Nick Farabaugh about: WPIAL football culture Pennsylvania high school players entering the NFL Penn State prospects like Nick Singleton and Drew Allar The evolving path from PA high school football to the pros
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

From State Champion to Richmond Commit: Marcus Yeager’s Journey

April 3, 2026 • 31 mins
Marcus Yeager joins the PA High School Football Report after one of the most impressive athletic years in Pennsylvania. The Trinity senior reflects on winning a PIAA basketball state championship, earning PennLive Defensive Player of the Year honors in football, and committing to Richmond to continue his career at the Division I level. Marcus also shares insight into: His recruiting journey and college decision Balancing f...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Checking out the finalists for Mr. PA Football and checking in on multisport athletes

March 13, 2026 • 38 mins
PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss the Mr. PA Football finalists and why certain standout performances matter more than ever. Plus, with winter sports wrapping up, Eric and Dan highlight the multisport athletes who shine beyond the football field.
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

State College's Max Vendemia on his early college offers as a freshman

February 20, 2026 • 43 mins
Max Vendemia, a freshman with just a few games under his belt, already boasts Division 1 offers from Akron and Syracuse—and he's just getting started. Discover how early offers reshape the recruiting game, the importance of versatility in athlete development, and the strategies that turn talented freshmen into college prospects overnight on the latest episode of the PA High School Football Report with PennLive's Eric Epler an...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

What Pa. can learn from Alabama's move to split high school football championships

February 6, 2026 • 38 mins
Most high school football programs face a challenge: how do you ensure fair play when private and public schools compete together? Alabama just took a bold step by splitting their championships into private and public divisions—set to reshape the future of high school sports. Could this be the spark Pennsylvania needs to address its own longstanding debates over class structure and competitive balance? PennLive's Eric Eple...
Listen
Watch
Mark as Played

Popular Podcasts

    Stuff You Should Know

    Stuff You Should Know

    If you've ever wanted to know about champagne, satanism, the Stonewall Uprising, chaos theory, LSD, El Nino, true crime and Rosa Parks, then look no further. Josh and Chuck have you covered.

    Crime Junkie

    Crime Junkie

    Does hearing about a true crime case always leave you scouring the internet for the truth behind the story? Dive into your next mystery with Crime Junkie. Every Monday, join your host Ashley Flowers as she unravels all the details of infamous and underreported true crime cases with her best friend Brit Prawat. From cold cases to missing persons and heroes in our community who seek justice, Crime Junkie is your destination for theories and stories you won’t hear anywhere else. Whether you're a seasoned true crime enthusiast or new to the genre, you'll find yourself on the edge of your seat awaiting a new episode every Monday. If you can never get enough true crime... Congratulations, you’ve found your people. Follow to join a community of Crime Junkies! Crime Junkie is presented by Audiochuck Media Company.

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show

    The Clay Travis and Buck Sexton Show. Clay Travis and Buck Sexton tackle the biggest stories in news, politics and current events with intelligence and humor. From the border crisis, to the madness of cancel culture and far-left missteps, Clay and Buck guide listeners through the latest headlines and hot topics with fun and entertaining conversations and opinions.

    Dateline NBC

    Dateline NBC

    Current and classic episodes, featuring compelling true-crime mysteries, powerful documentaries and in-depth investigations. Follow now to get the latest episodes of Dateline NBC completely free, or subscribe to Dateline Premium for ad-free listening and exclusive bonus content: DatelinePremium.com

    The Breakfast Club

    The Breakfast Club

    The World's Most Dangerous Morning Show, The Breakfast Club, With DJ Envy, Jess Hilarious, And Charlamagne Tha God!

Advertise With Us
Music, radio and podcasts, all free. Listen online or download the iHeart App.

Connect

Explore

iHeart

Live Radio

Podcasts

Artist Radio

Exclusives

News

Features

Events

Contests

Photos

Information

About

Advertise

Blog

Brand Guidelines

Contest Guidelines

Subscription Offers

Jobs

Get the App

Automotive

Home

Wearables

© 2026 iHeartMedia, Inc.

  • Help
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms of Use
  • AdChoicesAd Choices