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.

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.

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?

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.

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.

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.

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 Valley standout and current Pitt defensive back Cruce Brookins as they discuss the importance of community, mentorship, team culture, and why giving back matters.

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.

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.

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 also discuss longtime Camp Hill coach Tim Bigelow stepping down after nine seasons, look back at his impact on the Lions program, and offer thoughts on who could be next.