PA High School Football Report

Eric and Dan discuss recent player transfers including Rick Brown, a standout linebacker from Harrisburg, moving to Bishop McDevitt, and D’Antae Sheffey returning to State College. They also preview the upcoming East-West All-Star games and the significance of community participation in alumni events. Hosts: Eric Epler and Dan Sostek Producer: Megan Lavey-Heaton Every episode of the PA High School...

Brian, Dan, and Eric discuss the greatest high school football players they've ever seen, plus underrated gems. They also discuss the recent NFL Draft outcomes for Pennsylvania players, and Eric gives an update on the Big 33 after watching practice. Producer Megan pops on at the end just long enough to give a plug for "Death County, Pa.," the investigative podcast into Dauphin County Prison report...

Susquehanna Township athletic director Lance Deane joins Brian, Eric, and Dan to talk about his experiences working with elite athletes like Micah Parsons and Abdul Carter. He discusses the importance of training techniques, the development of young talent, and his transition to an athletic director role. Brian, Eric, and Dan also discuss the NFL Draft with the understanding that this episode woul...

Brian and Dan dive into the comparisons between Micah Parsons and Abdul Carter, explore local talent, and share personal anecdotes from past draft experiences with the 2025 NFL Draft just a few days away. 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 pla...

Brian, Eric and Dan are joined by Coatesville head coach Matt Ortega, who is making Big 33 history by being the All-Star game's first ethnically diverse coach. Ortega discusses his journey as a coach, the significance of being the first minority coach in the Big 33 game, and the talented players he is working with, as well as the selection process and the challenges of prepping a team in a short f...

Evan joins Bob Flounders on the Blue-White Breakdown to discuss a pair of talented Penn State 2026 verbal commitments – Kevin Brown and Messiah Mickens. The Harrisburg High School stars are two of the top football talents in the nation. The 6-5, 270-pound Brown is a standout offensive tackle prospect and the 5-10, 200-pound Mickens is an elite running back. Wheaton provides insight into what makes...

Villanova's Tyrell Mims joins Brian, Eric, and Dan this week. The Martin Luther King grad is preparing for the NFL Draft and talks the challenges he overcame growing up in Philadelphia to reach the collegiate level and about his pro football aspirations, wherever he lands. Hosts: Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek Guest: Tyrell Mims Producer: Megan Lavey-Heaton Every episode of the PA High Sc...

Brian and Dan are joined by new Central Dauphin East head football coach Tyshaun Pollard, who at 26 becomes the youngest head coach in the Mid-Penn Conference. Pollard, who spent the last two seasons as an assistant under former coach Lance Deane, will attempt to build on last year’s 7-4 run and sprint to the District 3 6A playoffs. Hosts: Brian Linder and Dan Sostek Guest: Tyshaun Pollard Produce...

PennLive's Brian Linder, Rymir Vaughn, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek dive into recruitment dynamics surrounding Messiah Mickens, analyzing his recent visits and performance. They also discuss emerging talents and the challenges faced by coaches in maintaining their positions, and the community's role in these changes.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss former Pa. high school players making big moves and paydays in the NFL during free agency. They also discuss the breakout players for the 2025 football season.

Jaimie Thomas, a Bishop McDevitt grad who played at Maryland and briefly in the NFL with the Indianapolis Colts, has been appointed the head coach of the Red Land Patriots football program. He sits down with PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek to talk about his career as a coach and his hopes for his new Red Land team.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek and Eric Epler discuss rising quarterbacks, significant coaching changes, and the upcoming East-West All-Star Game. They highlight key players and their potential impact on the game, as well as the importance of player development and recruitment in shaping the future of high school football in the state.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek go over the newly announced Big 33 rosters and talk about coaching changes including the departure of Chambersburg's head coach.

In part 2 of our interview with former Kansas City Chiefs QB Chad Henne, PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek talk with Henne about his decision not to return to the NFL as well as coaching high school quarterbacks in his old stomping grounds of central Pennsylvania.

As the Kansas City Chiefs take on the Philadelphia Eagles, PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek and Eric Epler interview former NFL quarterback Chad Henne, who won two Super Bowls with the Kansas City Chiefs. Henne discusses what it's like to play for such a huge game and what it's like being a fan now that he's retired. He also gives his pick for the big showdown.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek point out the notable Pennsylvania connections in the upcoming Super Bowl between the Philadelphia Eagles and Kansas City Chiefs and highlight emerging talents and unsigned players in Pennsylvania, providing insights into their potential and future prospects in college football.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek and Eric Epler Pa.-born Will Howard's performance in the national title game, the potential of Penn State quarterbacks, insights into the 2026 recruiting class, and key players to watch in 2025.

PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek lament the absence of Eric Epler as they delve into the contract talks surrounding former Pa. football star Micah Parsons and the Dallas Cowboys. They also discuss Elias Coke's commitment to Rutgers and the slew of Power Four commits coming out of Harrisburg. The conversation also touches on the upcoming national championship game and local talent, as well as...

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss Joe Headen's return to Susquehanna Township as head coach after a community outcry. They also discuss Dan's lists of former high school standouts who are appearing in the final games of the College Football Playoff and in the NFL playoffs.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek discuss a hodgepodge of subjects going into the new year, including Penn State advancing in the College Football Playoffs, former high school star Saquon Barkley in the NFL, surprises and highlights from the year-end All-State teams and more.

In a Rymir-less episode, PennLive's Brian Linder and Evan Wheaton interview East Stroudsburg's Justin Cook, who makes a return visit to the podcast. Cook, a former Harrisburg star, is in the transfer portal seeking a new collegiate home and talks about his decision to enter the transfer portal, reflecting on his time at East Stroudsburg and his aspirations to play at a higher level in college foot...

The final whistle has sounded, the state title trophies have been handed out, and as the dust settles on 2024 it is time to look back at the high school football season that was in Pennsylvania and remember the dogs. PennLive’s All-Pennsylvania high school football team has been highlighting the players we think shined brightest underneath those Friday night lights each year since 2018. It is our...

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek and Evan Wheaton are joined by sports editor Austin Hertzog and special guest Stone Saunders of Bishop McDevitt to discuss the Crusaders' recent 5A title win. They also discuss the latest rumors surrounding Micah Parsons and Beau Pribula in the NCAA football transfer portal and more.

PennLive's Eric Epler and Dan Sostek recap the 2024 PIAA championships held at Cumberland Valley High School.

PennLive's Brian Linder, Evan Wheaton and Rymir Vaughn speak with Bishop McDevitt's Stone Saunders during an eventful week — Bishop McDevitt's appearance in the 5A PIAA championship game and signing to the University of Kentucky.