Eye On Sports

In this episode, John joins Derek in the studio for a wide-ranging sports conversation that hits both the local and national stage.   They're joined by Slippery Rock girls basketball senior Madison Romanovich and Coach Jeff Steele to talk about leadership, senior season mindset, team culture, and what it means to represent your school at the highest level.   The conversation also turns to the brea...

It's a whole new year!  Not really, we're at the midway point of the PIAA winter season. And with that, let's have some fun. Since we last were on air, Butler boys basketball went 1-3 and Karns City basketball has looked impressive. What were Derek, Brendan and Jake's takeaways from the holidays? Next, what's the biggest storyline to watch the rest of the regular season. Jake says it's Butler wres...

Why is Karns City's Mason Bell already bored? The soccer and football all-star joins the show to talk about his unbelievable season. Please we break down the final all-county soccer, volleyball and golf teams.    It's our final episode before Christmas! Jake and Derek create dueling holiday power rankings with some SHOCKING revelations and Jake's big NFL hot take.       For more on Butler Eagle Sp...

A good ol' fashioned sports debate about Notre Dame and the CFP? Yeah, let's do it! Oh, and the guys break down the Butler County Sweet 16 football teams, from record-setting QBs to hard-hitting linemen. Slippery Rock University athletic director Roberta Page joins the show to talk about the school bringing back men's wrestling, launching women's flag football and what it all means for SRU athleti...

Winter sports are officially underway in Butler County! In this episode, the crew previews high school wrestling , swimming & diving , and takes a look at early storylines from week one of basketball . Then we hit the ice with an in-depth interview featuring Butler varsity hockey coach Cameron Raidna , who breaks down the team's development, key players to watch, and how they're preparing for the...

Who will be the best players in the county? How good will the Forbes-Gettinger-led Butler Tornado be? The guys break down the upcoming season. Jake is ready for Stranger Things Season 5, but not this Eagles-Bears Black Friday nonsense! Cranberry sauce in mashed potatoes? It's a Thanksgiving hangover episode, and the turkey hasn't even been served yet!   For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   htt...

Derek's losing streak this football season continues, and he is despondent while Brendan's rags to riches story reaches his apex. Can the show handle its new king? With Karns City and North Catholic's seasons at an end, Jake has a Top 5 football games of the season, there's more Steelers talk, we talk about spitting and more basketball players go under the spotlight at media day.   For more on But...

Karns City and North Catholic football get ready for their biggest tests yet in the playoffs, plus Brendan and Jake recap the fun and games from basketball media day. We put Butler County's best in the hot seat at basketball media day for our new segment: "At the Buzzer." Who withstood the heat?   For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/   Follow on soci...

Carter French goes through HOW MANY pairs of running shoes and socks each year? The PIAA and WPIAL cross country medalist from Knoch tells all. Freeport, Karns City, Union/A-C Valley and North Catholic are still alive, but the district football fields keep getting harder. What are their chances this weekend?   For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/    ...

This is Halloween, this is Halloween! A spooky special with Kip and Napoleon Dynamite and more break down all the football as only they can. Don't forget to vote for Pedro! Sign up for Rex Kwon Do's 8-week class to learn how to become a self-defense master, and learn who will win this week's WPIAL and District 9 playoff games.   For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   https://www.butlereagle.com/...

We sit down with the Gremlins' head coach as they aim to win their 27 th  District 9 title in 31 years. From her first days as a player on the fledgling team to the last decade-plus as the program's leader. What's the secret sauce?   It's the high school football regular-season finale! How fast it's gone. What's at stake for Butler, Karns City, Union/A-C Valley and others heading into Week 10?   F...

Seneca Valley hockey won PIHL and state titles last year. John Sroka, Carter Hoehn and Vinci Villella join the guys to talk about defending their titles, nastiest hockey smells, scoring against "Big Chris" and more.   For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/   Follow on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/   https://www.instagram....

We're checking in on Jake's mental health this week after the Eagles and Phillies went 0-fer over the weekend. Plus, reactions to a wild Week 7 of football action and our Week 8 predictions.   For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/       Follow on social media:     https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/       https://www.instagram.com/butlereagle...

Former Mars star running back Josh Schultheis joins the show to talk about his recent Hall of Fame induction, his playing career, the injury that derailed it and becoming a new father.   For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/     Follow on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/   https://www.instagram.com/butlereaglenews/   www.al...

Commissioner Jake makes his debut, as we draft high school football players in our first Butler County fantasy draft. Find out who went No. 1. Did Brendan take his guy Gabe Hein? Whose team will win the grand prize?    To Support Annabella Cornelius and her family go to:   https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-annabellas-family-through-this-tough-time   For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   https://w...

What's the biggest takeaway from the PIAA football season as we hit Week 5? Derek, Brendan and Jake discuss. Plus, click the show link for more information on how to support Moniteau freshman Annabella Cornelius' battle with brain cancer.   To Support Annabella Cornelius and her family go to: https://www.gofundme.com/f/help-annabellas-family-through-this-tough-time   For more on Butler Eagle Sport...

Football! Week 1 NFL and Steelers reactions, plus Jake's very official and not at all arbitrary Top 5 Butler County teams through Week 3. And as always, our Week 4 pick 'ems. Joe Sprumont has been coaching golf at Freeport for some time. What's been the key to the Yellowjackets' 17 straight WPIAL section titles and his career? He joins the show this week to talk about it.    For more on Butler Eag...

Trampolines on the field? Penalty cards? Make it, take it? What Banana Ball rules should we bring to college football? We asked Slippery Rock head coach Shawn Lutz about that (instead of his season opener ... kind of.)   For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/       Follow on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/   https://www.ins...

For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/     Follow on social media: https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/   https://www.instagram.com/butlereaglenews/   www.alter-eagle.com     #WesternPA #butlercounty #highschoolfootball #predictions #Sports #sportspodcast #eyeonsports #altereaglepodcast #movember #menshealth #mentalhealth #butlereagle #sportswr...

Season 2 kicks off with a special live recording from Karns City High School! Coach Sherwin and three senior players, Mason Bell, Nathan Hess & Hunter Scherer joined us during the school's annual Pie Festival to talk about what's ahead for the Gremlins this year. From season prep and summer camp to personal stories and team goals, this conversation gives you an inside look at the hard work and spi...

Step Inside the huddle with #23 Max Gallagher, #5 Aidan Fox & #54 Colbin Elliott from Union/A-C Valley Falcon Knights Football as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season.   Full story & photos here:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/   Follow on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/   https://www.inst...

Step Inside the huddle with #12 Sawyer Allen, #68 Jacob Reich & #3 Doug Popovec from Slippery Rock Rockets Football as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season.   Full story & photos here:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/   Follow on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/   https://www.instagram.com/b...

Step Inside the huddle with #8 Joe Felitsky, #15 Nick Franco & #1 Reid Rinker from North Catholic Trojans Football they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season.   Full story & photos here:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/   Follow on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/   https://www.instagram.com/butle...

Step Inside the huddle with #4 Cayden Parker, #3 Adam Gehm & #68 Tommy Wuycheck from Seneca Valley Raider's Football as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season.   Full story & photos here:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/   Follow on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/   https://www.instagram.com/...

Step Inside the huddle with #9 Brendin Sankey, #75 Braden Beachem & #31 Levi Lacava as they talk about this year's game plan, their biggest inspirations, and what fans can expect this season.   Full story & photos here:   https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/   Follow on social media:   https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/   https://www.instagram.com/butlereaglenews/   www.alter-eagl...