Eric and Dan highlight Cam Sweeney's all-around performance in Hershey's crucial victory over Red Land and Bishop McDevitt's homecoming win against Cumberland Valley. They then sit down with Mechanicsburg linemen Collin Stare (Central Michigan commit) and Jimmy Dewire (Sacred Heart commit). The players discuss their team's 6-1 record, the motivation to build on last year's success after losing key seniors, the influence of their coaches with NFL experience, and the pressures of the college recruiting process.

Hosts: Eric Epler and Dan Sostek

Guests: Jimmy Dewire and Collin Stare

Producer: Megan Lavey-Heaton

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Eric and Dan are joined by colleague Evan Wheaton to discuss the high school football landscape as it approaches the midpoint of the season. They take an in-depth look at York County football, focusing on top contenders like Central York and West York. They recap several notable games from the previous week, including Line Mountain's upset over Steel High and West Perry's improbable comeback against East Pennsboro then conclude with an early analysis of the District 3 power ratings, breaking down the playoff picture for each classification.

Eric and Dan are joined by Twin Valley Head Coach Brett Myers to talk about his team's undefeated 5-0 start, his coaching philosophy, and preparing for key opponents. Eric and Dan then turn to the episode by naming their mid-season MVPs, under-the-radar players, and coaches of the year so far for each division.

Brian and Rymir discuss a bizarre news story about a Mercer Area School District booster giving players methylene blue. They then cover the season-ending injury to Auburn-bound quarterback Peyton Falzone. They shift to a mid-season analysis of local teams like East Pennsboro and Susquehanna Township before diving into a detailed breakdown of statewide statistical leaders at quarterback, running back, wide receiver, and defense. They also highlight rising prospects and make a strong appeal for coaches to report player stats more consistently.

Eric and Dan debate the sportsmanship of lopsided scores in high school football. They analyze the five remaining undefeated teams in the Mid-Penn Conference, singling out Red Land as a major surprise. The episode concludes by previewing key Week 5 matchups, focusing on the pivotal game between Central Dauphin and Cumberland Valley.

Brian and Rymir discuss the first month of the high school football season in central Pennsylvania. They analyze the performance of key teams like Bishop McDevitt, Harrisburg and Cumberland Valley. The conversation then shifts to recruiting, where they highlight top prospects in the 2026 and 2027 classes and shine a light on several underrated players who deserve more attention from college scouts.

Eric and Dan are joined by new PennLive videographer Bruce Badgley about his role in producing multi-camera live streams for various high school sports. Badgley discusses the technical aspects, the challenges of broadcasting from different venues, and the positive impact of sponsorships from companies like Constellation Energy. Eric and Dan then recap recent high school football games, highlighting Altoona's surprising upset victory over Cumberland Valley, Mechanicsburg's dominant defensive performance against Mifflin County, and Harrisburg's dramatic double-overtime win against State College.

Hosts: Eric Epler and Dan Sostek

Guest: Bruce Badgley

Producers: 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 Linder and Dan Sostek discuss the latest NFL news regarding certain Pennsylvania stars. They talk about those stars' journeys from high school fields to professional stadiums, and the unique challenges they faced along the way. 

Eric and Dan dive into the thrilling week 2 action across the Mid-Penn Conference. From unexpected 2-0 starts to intense rivalry games, they recap an exciting Labor Day weekend in central Pennsylvania.

PennLive's Brian Linder and Evan Wheaton discuss some of the top individual performances from Week 1 across the state. They also share some of their pet peeves.