PA High School Football Report

The postseason picture is starting to take shape.

Eric Epler and Dan Sostek examine District 3's latest power ratings, identify teams with the most to gain during the final month of the regular season, and spotlight players making an impact as recruiting conversations intensify. They also preview Steel-High vs. Line Mountain, Cumberland Valley vs. Cedar Cliff, East Pennsboro vs. Susquehanna Township and the unbeaten showdown between Twin Valley and Solanco.

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.

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

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.

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.