Eric and Dan head to Bishop McDevitt High School to watch the team practice in the week before the start of the 2025 season. They speak with junior quarterback Sebastian Williams, senior Liam Fuller, and Coach Jeff Weachter about the upcoming season.

Brian, Eric and Dan discuss key early season matchups, including the Week 2 game between Harrisburg and Bishop McDevitt. Both teams will be breaking in new quarterbacks - Michael Shanks for Harrisburg and Sebastian Williams for McDevitt - adding intrigue to the matchup. They also revealed their comprehensive list of the top 25 Mid-Penn Conference football players from the first 25 years of the century, featuring several NFL players and local legends.

This episode of the PA High School Football Report was was recorded live at Cumberland Valley High School during Mid-Penn Media Day for high school football. Eric Epler and Dan Sostek spoke with Elias Koch from Harrisburg, Coach Josh Oswalt from Cumberland Valley, Maurice Barnes from Bishop McDevitt, Tyler Merrill from Cumberland Valley, and D'Antae Sheffey from State College. They also introduced Bruce Badgley, the newest member of the PennLive team, who will be enhancing their video coverage of high school sports.

Hosts: Eric Epler and Dan Sostek

Producers: Megan Lavey-Heaton and Bruce Badgley

Every episode of the PA High School Football Report can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast player. Follow all of PennLive's high school sports coverage at https://highschoolsports.pennlive.com/

Dan and Eric catch up with Cumberland Valley lineman Tyler Merrill as he enters his senior season. Then they're joined by Brian and producer Megan, who shares the story of how Bishop McDevitt alumnus Ricky Watters was not allowed to visit his old high school football field.

Brian, Eric and Dan discuss Micah Parsons' community day in Harrisburg, featuring a free football camp and a workout session with local high school players. They talk about Parsons' commitment to giving back to his community, his message to young athletes about balancing football with academics and life, and his evolution as a role model. The podcast also touches on Ricky Watters' return to Harrisburg and his Hall of Fame candidacy. They debate the best states for high school football talent and preview upcoming media day events.

Brian, Eric and a newly returned Dan highlight upcoming events like PennLive's Mid-Penn Media Day and Micah Parsons' community event at Harrisburg High School. A significant focus is on compiling a list of the top 25 football players from the Mid-Penn over the last 25 years, which Eric is heading up. They then interview Bishop McDevitt running back Jerome LaRue Jr. about his early recruitment, training, and team dynamics.

Brian and Eric are joined by Rymir Vaughn to discuss the upcoming 2025 high school football season, highlighting key recruits, college commitments, and must-see Week 1 games

Brian, Eric and Dan chat with Bishop McDevitt's Nazir Jones-Davis, who has committed to Eastern Michigan, discussing his motivations and the team's prospects for the upcoming season.

Brian, Eric and Dan talk with Trinity's Samuel Mulbah on his family's background, his late start in football, his brother's influence, and his aspirations both on and off the field. The guys also debate the controversial balk call in the Cedar Cliff state championship baseball game. Brian introduces Eric to the PennLive mailbag. Eric talks about his time off while the guys lament that Megan is abandoning them for a week.

Hosts: Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek

Guest: Samuel Mulbah

Producer: Megan Lavey-Heaton

Every episode of the PA High School Football Report can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast player. Follow all of PennLive's high school sports coverage at https://highschoolsports.pennlive.com/

Brian shares the podcast's first mailbag entries, but Dan and Megan are less than impressed. Brian and Dan then go on to discuss fantasy football, offering hot takes for the upcoming season in high school football, and discuss the new EA Sports college game before turning to a couple of devastating losses in the football community.

Hosts: Brian Linder and Dan Sostek

Producer: Megan Lavey-Heaton

Every episode of the PA High School Football Report can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast player. Follow all of PennLive's high school sports coverage at https://highschoolsports.pennlive.com/