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PA High School Football Report

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PennLive reporters break down everything you need to know about high school football in Pennsylvania. From the plays on the field to the stories off the field, we have you covered on everything football in the Keystone state.

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Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

Catching up with a couple of former PA high school football players 12.04.2024

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek discuss a former PA high school football player turned wrestler better known as the Rock, Matt Zollers going to Missouri, criticisms levied against the NIL, Micah Parsons getting burned by anonymous comments out in Dallas and more.

Assorted news from the high school football world 04.04.2024

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek discuss former Pitt safety Paris Ford's growing legal troubles, an update on Plymouth Whitemarsh's Luke Winterbottom, Jared Porter's commitment to a new FBS school, and other assorted news from the high school football world.

Interview with Cumberland Valley Head Coach Josh Oswalt 29.03.2024

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek speak with Cumberland Valley Head Coach Josh Oswalt talk about the upcoming football season at CV and his work with the Pennsylvania State Football Coaches Association, as well as the East-West All-Star and Big 33 games that are coming up in May.

Football stars enroll at Harrisburg High and Rivals 250 list released 21.03.2024

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek and Eric Epler discuss the transfer of Trinity running back Messiah Mickens, a Penn State commit, and State College running back D’Antae Sheffey to Harrisburg High, with both appearing on the track roster. They discuss what this will mean for this year's Cougars football team. They also take a look at the recently released Rivals 250 list.

Interview with Lance Deane, head football coach at CD East 14.03.2024

PennLive’s Brian Linder talks with Central Dauphin East head coach Lance Deane about his years with the program, how his players suiting up to go to games attracted social media attention, his work with Micah Parsons and other players beyond the high school level. 

State wrestling, Signing Day changes, recruitment and more 07.03.2024

PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek discuss the landmark PIAA girls state wrestling championship, impressive football players in the boys state wrestling championship, moving Signing Day before the college conference championships, the NIL and recruitment, Micah Parsons and more.

Football players on the wrestling mat and East-West rosters 01.03.2024

PennLive's Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek discuss big-time Pennsylvania high school football players competing in District 3 wrestling championships, the East-West roster and more.

Breaking down the Big 33 Classic roster 23.02.2024

PennLive’s Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek discuss the announcement of the roster for the Big 33 Football Classic. The Big 33 is getting a new venue, a new weekend, and more. 

A week of sadness for Harrisburg football 15.02.2024

PennLive’s Brian Linder, Eric Epler, and Dan Sostek talk about the death of Harrisburg High School player Torray Eden, who was killed in a shooting over the weekend. They also discuss the DUI arrest of Harrisburg’s head coach Calvin Everett and what that means to the football community. 

Discussing National Signing Day 08.02.2024

PennLive’s Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, and Eric Epler discuss National Signing Day and which signings stuck out to them.

Recent commits and the next Signing Day 01.02.2024

PennLive’s Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, and Eric Epler talk about recent college commitments and next week’s National Signing Day.

Steel-High moves to class 2A. Coach Andrew Erby Sr. discusses the PIAA appeal for his and other schools 26.01.2024

PennLive’s Brian Linder, Eric Epler, Dan Sostek and Evan Wheaton speak with Steel-High Coach Andrew Erby Sr. a day after that school failed to appeal its reclassification by the PIAA. This means the school moves from Class 1A to 2A.

Interview with UNLV offensive coordinator Brennan Marion 19.01.2024

Brennan Marion, offensive coordinator at UNLV, chats with PennLive’s Brian Linder and Dan Sostek about growing up in Pennsylvania, his high school career at Greensburg-Salem, returning to Pennsylvania to coach at Waynesboro, his time at Pitt and more.

The latest in high school recruiting, Big 33 coach selection, Aliquippa’s class change 11.01.2024

PennLive’s Brian Linder, Eric Epler and Dan Sostek shelter from the rainy and windy January weather to discuss the latest high school football recruiting news, the newly named Big 33 coach, Aliquippa’s class change and more.

Breaking down the Class 4A-6A Pa. Football Writers’ All-State teams 04.01.2024

PennLive's Brian Linder, Dan Sostek, and Eric Epler discuss the Pa. Football Writers’ All-State teams for Class 4A through Class 6A.

Breaking down the Class 1A-3A Pa. Football Writers’ All-State teams 28.12.2023

The PennLive post-Christmas skeleton crew of Brian Linder and Eric Epler discuss the just-released Pa. Football Writers’ All-State teams for Class 1A through Class 3A

Previewing the 2023 early National Signing Day 19.12.2023

PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek talks about mid-Penn and statewide football players who are and are not signing during Dec. 20's early National Signing Day.

Looking back on the 2023 PIAA championships 15.12.2023

PennLive’s Brian Linder, Eric Epler, Dan Sostek, Evan Wheaton and Tom De Martini reflect on the 2023 PIAA championships, covering standout moments and some that were a bit head-scratching.

Alex Erby's final high school football game 06.12.2023

Steel High's Alex Erby sits down with PennLive's Brian Linder as he and his twin, Andrew, prepare to play their final high school game in the PIAA championships on Dec. 7. Alex talks about the upcoming match against Fort Cherry, his records, going to Navy, and what this game means to him and the team.

Storylines to follow heading into the PIAA Championships 06.12.2023

The stage is set, the lights are on and the show is about to start. It's week 16, and the PIAA championships are this week at Cumberland Valley High School. PennLive's Eric Epler, Dan Sostek, and Evan Wheaton take a look at the teams knocked out of the playoffs last weekend, and preview the games being played over the next three days.

How the transfer portal affects current and former high school players 01.12.2023

PennLive’s Brian Linder and Dan Sostek discuss former high school players who have entered the transfer portal and how that could affect current students. They also take a look at the Mid-Penn teams playing this weekend for a spot in the championship round of this year’s PIAA playoffs.

Recapping the 2023 PIAA quarterfinal round during Thanksgiving 28.11.2023

PennLive’s Eric Epler, Dan Sostek, and Evan Wheaton have survived the Thanksgiving holidays. They recall some of the action that took place during the week of eating turkey, including the end of Camp Hill’s season and PIAA quarterfinal wins by Harrisburg, Bishop McDevitt and Steel-High. 

Tough endings to a great season, PIAA quarterfinals and more 23.11.2023

PennLive’s Brian Linder and Dan Sostek serve readers a Thanksgiving feast of high school football, including the tough way that West Perry’s season ended, players going into early Signing Day with no offers, upcoming quarterfinal matches and more.

Interview with Juniata's team, who is hungry for a state title 21.11.2023

PennLive’s Eric Epler and Dan Sostek talk about their excitement for PIAA quarterfinals and speak with Juniata’s head coach and members of the team as they seek to make state semifinals for the first time in school history.

Playbooks, Popeyes and playoffs 17.11.2023

PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek talk about a hodgepodge of playoff topics, including the West Mifflin playbook scandal, 1-2 win teams making the playoffs, the appeal of Popeyes Thanksgiving turkey, Dan's aversion to cranberry sauce and more.

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