PA High School Football Report

PennLive's Brian Linder and Evan Wheaton discuss recent NFL games and the performance of Pennsylvania players in those games. They also take a look at week 4 of the high school football season and highlight compelling division games and quarterback performances in the Mid-Penn.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek recap last week's standout games and take a look at the 3-0 teams in the Mid-Penn, which features a few surprises among its ranks.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Evan Wheaton and Rymir Vaughn take their own look at the Harrisburg-McDevitt game, as well as previewing what's at stake for Harrisburg and State College in their next matchup. They also take a look at statewide rankings and other Week 3 matchups, as well as reflect on the staff picks so far this season.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss surprise players so far in the 2024 football season, noting standout performances from across the Mid-Penn.

PennLive reporters Brian Linder, Evan Wheaton and Rymir Vaughn Talk about the heartwarming stories and big-time players from opening week.

Co-hosts Dan Sostek and Eric Epler discuss some surprising outcomes and news from opening weekend before previewing the highly anticipated return of the old Battle of Market Street when Harrisburg visits Bishop McDevitt at high noon Saturday.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek and Eric Epler discuss standout players throughout Pennsylvania and have a chat with Aliquippa's Tikey Hayes about his senior season, heading to Penn State and about how he — spoiler alert — has no love for one-time rival Bishop McDevitt.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek and Eric Epler discuss the top players to watch in the Mid-Penn as football season gets underway this week in Pennsylvania.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss the landscape-shifting news of Harrisburg quarterback Shawn Lee Jr. being deemed ineligible for the 2024 season. How will Harrisburg be impacted by this loss just days before the season begins?

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek introduce new sports editor Austin Hertzog and give a peek into coverage for the upcoming high school football season, as well as new additions to the PennLive team covering Penn State football and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Linder, Epler and Sistek also talk about the prospect for various teams for the season and the impact a key eligibility hearing for Harrisburg could have on them.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek chat with Fort Cherry quarterback and four-star recruit Matt Sieg. Sieg reflects on the team's journey from a mediocre start to making it to the state championship game against Steel-High, as well as the skills he developed as a four-sport athlete. In addition, Brian, Eric and Dan discuss the eligibility review of Harrisburg quarterback Shawn Lee Jr. and more.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss the eligibility of Harrisburg quarterback Shawn Lee Jr. and the impact it could have on the team. They also talk about the top teams in each Mid-Penn division as the 2024 season approaches.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Evan Wheaton speak with a variety of guests regarding high school football during a Facebook Live that aired during the first day of the 2024 Mid-Penn Media Days, which featured high school football.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Evan Wheaton give a summary of the latest Mid-Penn news, including Micah Parsons' recent free youth football camp and how important it is for local athletes to give back to their communities. They touch upon the ongoing dispute between Aliquippa and the PIAA regarding their classification and Alquippa's head coach sitting out the upcoming season and more.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss the upcoming EA Sports College Football 25 release and which Mid-Penn players they would like to see in the game a year or two from now.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, and Tom De Martini analyze the fall 2024 Mid-Penn football schedules and highlight key matches, including  the rivalry between Harrisburg and Bishop McDevitt, the potential of Susquehanna Township, and the favorable schedule for Steel High.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek catch with Steel-High Coach Andrew Erby, who discusses his team's preparation for the upcoming season, the standout players on his roster, the importance of health and safety in the football, especially when it comes to what division teams play in, and more.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, and the vacationing Eric Epler discuss recent recruiting news and how important the upcoming season is to the classes of 2025 and 2026. They also discuss the impact of Ohio State and other big-name coaches coming into the state and recruiting players, as well as the importance of high school coaches getting their players noticed and helping them with realistic expectations regarding collegiate recruiting.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek discuss the upcoming football season, and the teams and players to watch in the Mid-Penn, along with the revised divisions within it.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss former Trinity coach Jordan Hill's new role at at Penn State and the Rivals 250 for the class of 2026, which has some surprising omissions.

PennLive's Eric Epler, Dan Sostek and Evan Wheaton recap the Big 33 game and discuss whether or not the relationship with Maryland has run its course. They explore the idea of an East vs. West version of the Big 33 in Pennsylvania.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss Trinity High School looking for a new head coach and the upcoming Big 33 All-Star game. They highlight key players to watch in the game as well as the the impressive offensive on the Pennsylvania roster.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek preview the upcoming Pa. State Football Coaches Association East-West All-Star game. They highlight standout players from both rosters, including those from Steel High, Harrisburg, Cumberland Valley and State College. They talk about the challenge of selecting players for this game, and they also preview next week's PennLive High School Sports Awards.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, Evan Wheaton and Eric Epler discuss spring football in central Pennsylvania, along with top teams and players to watch. They also discuss players from the Keystone State who could be future NFL draft picks, including Abdul Carter, Nick Singleton, and Anthony Smith.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek discuss the NFL draft and the Pennsylvania players who were selected or signed as free agents, They also discuss the heartbreaking story of Justin Johnson, a Central Dauphin teen who dreamed of playing football, who passed away due to sickle cell complications after being chased by other kids and subjected to racial comments.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, and Eric Epler discuss a hodgepodge of topics including other avenues for high school football players in sports, the latest collegiate offers for key players including Messiah Mickens, how Penn State need to perform well to attract top recruits, and the untimely death of A.J. Simon, and one last look at the NFL Draft before it starts.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek take a look at Pennsylvania high school football players who are getting a shot at the 2024 NFL Draft and where they would wind up. Editor's note: This episode was recorded a couple of hours before the death of former Pocono Mountain West player AJ Simon was announced. There is a brief mention of Simon in this episode regarding his NFL prospects. Our thoughts are with Simon's family and other loved ones at this time.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss a former PA high school football player turned wrestler better known as the Rock, Matt Zollers going to Missouri, criticisms levied against the NIL, Micah Parsons getting burned by anonymous comments out in Dallas and more.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek discuss former Pitt safety Paris Ford's growing legal troubles, an update on Plymouth Whitemarsh's Luke Winterbottom, Jared Porter's commitment to a new FBS school, and other assorted news from the high school football world.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek speak with Cumberland Valley Head Coach Josh Oswalt talk about the upcoming football season at CV and his work with the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association, as well as the East-West All-Star and Big 33 games that are coming up in May.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek and Eric Epler discuss the transfer of Trinity running back Messiah Mickens, a Penn State commit, and State College running back D'Antae Sheffey to Harrisburg High, with both appearing on the track roster. They discuss what this will mean for this year's Cougars football team. They also take a look at the recently released Rivals 250 list.

PennLive's Brian Linder talks with Central Dauphin East head coach Lance Deane about his years with the program, how his players suiting up to go to games attracted social media attention, his work with Micah Parsons and other players beyond the high school level. 

PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek discuss the landmark PIAA girls state wrestling championship, impressive football players in the boys state wrestling championship, moving Signing Day before the college conference championships, the NIL and recruitment, Micah Parsons and more.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek discuss big-time Pennsylvania high school football players competing in District 3 wrestling championships, the East-West roster and more.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek discuss the announcement of the roster for the Big 33 Football Classic. The Big 33 is getting a new venue, a new weekend, and more. 

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek talk about the death of Harrisburg High School player Torray Eden, who was killed in a shooting over the weekend. They also discuss the DUI arrest of Harrisburg's head coach Calvin Everett and what that means to the football community. 

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, and Eric Epler discuss National Signing Day and which signings stuck out to them.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, and Eric Epler talk about recent college commitments and next week's National Signing Day.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, Dan Sostek and Evan Wheaton speak with Steel-High Coach Andrew Erby Sr. a day after that school failed to appeal its reclassification by the PIAA. This means the school moves from Class 1A to 2A.

Brennan Marion, offensive coordinator at UNLV, chats with PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek about growing up in Pennsylvania, his high school career at Greensburg-Salem, returning to Pennsylvania to coach at Waynesboro, his time at Pitt and more.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek shelter from the rainy and windy January weather to discuss the latest high school football recruiting news, the newly named Big 33 coach, Aliquippa's class change and more.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, and Eric Epler discuss the Pa. Football Writers' All-State teams for Class 4A through Class 6A.

The PennLive post-Christmas skeleton crew of Brian Linder and Eric Epler discuss the just-released Pa. Football Writers' All-State teams for Class 1A through Class 3A

PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek talks about mid-Penn and statewide football players who are and are not signing during Dec. 20's early National Signing Day.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, Dan Sostek, Evan Wheaton and Tom De Martini reflect on the 2023 PIAA championships, covering standout moments and some that were a bit head-scratching.

Steel High's Alex Erby sits down with PennLive's Brian Linder as he and his twin, Andrew, prepare to play their final high school game in the PIAA championships on Dec. 7. Alex talks about the upcoming match against Fort Cherry, his records, going to Navy, and what this game means to him and the team.

The stage is set, the lights are on and the show is about to start. It's week 16, and the PIAA championships are this week at Cumberland Valley High School. PennLive's Eric Epler, Dan Sostek, and Evan Wheaton take a look at the teams knocked out of the playoffs last weekend, and preview the games being played over the next three days.

PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek discuss former high school players who have entered the transfer portal and how that could affect current students. They also take a look at the Mid-Penn teams playing this weekend for a spot in the championship round of this year's PIAA playoffs.

PennLive's Eric Epler, Dan Sostek, and Evan Wheaton have survived the Thanksgiving holidays. They recall some of the action that took place during the week of eating turkey, including the end of Camp Hill's season and PIAA quarterfinal wins by Harrisburg, Bishop McDevitt and Steel-High. 

PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek serve readers a Thanksgiving feast of high school football, including the tough way that West Perry's season ended, players going into early Signing Day with no offers, upcoming quarterfinal matches and more.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek talk about their excitement for PIAA quarterfinals and speak with Juniata's head coach and members of the team as they seek to make state semifinals for the first time in school history.