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PA High School Football Report

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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49:40

Live from the 2025 Mid-Penn Media Day for high school...

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/08/01

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

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48:26

Interview with Cumberland Valley's Tyler Merrill

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/07/25

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.

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41:21

Micah Parsons and Ricky Watters come home to Harrisburg

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/07/18

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

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41:25

Interview with Bishop McDevitt RB Jerome LaRue Jr

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/07/11

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.

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35:15

Recruiting and must-see week 1 games

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/07/04

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

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42:57

Interview with Bishop McDevitt's Nazir Jones-Davis

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/06/27

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.

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40:36

Trinity DL Samuel Mulbah's journey to a UMass offer

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/06/20

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

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44:53

A banner year for the Mid-Penn Conference

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/06/13

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,

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49:30

Running backs, quarterbacks, and the upcoming...

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/06/06

Brian returns to discuss standout running backs and quarterbacks with Eric and Dan and cast an eye toward the start of the 2025 football season just a couple months away.Hosts: Brian Linder, Eric Epler 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/

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40:15

Honoring the best in high school sports

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/05/30

Eric and Dan discuss the recent PennLive High School Sports Award banquet, sharing highlights from the event, including award winners and inspiring stories of athletes. They also discuss into key players to watch for the upcoming season and analyze the recent Big 33 game where Maryland secured a victory over Pennsylvania.Hosts: Eric Epler 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

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28:49

Beyond the brawl at Susquehanna Township’s Spring Fling

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/05/20

Susquehanna Township’s Spring Fling, featuring many of the Mid-Penn’s top football programs and prospects, was brought to an abrupt end last week after a brawl among fans left two police officers injured. Dan and Rymir discuss the impact closing the spring fling will have on the football community, then cover the players they saw at the 7-on-7 event before it shut down.Hosts: Dan Sostek and Rymir Vaughn Producer: Megan Lavey-Heaton Every episode of the PA High School Football Report can be

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37:33

Intriguing players to watch at the Big 33 Classic

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/05/16

Eric and Dan celebrate the athletes honored at the John Travers awards, the new football coach in Chambersburg, along with their five most intriguing players to watch at the Big 33 Classic.

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36:14

Player transfers and the upcoming East-West game

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/05/09

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 Football Report can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast player

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33:16

Pennsylvania's best high school football players,...

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/05/02

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 reported and hosted by PennLive's Joshua Vaughn. The first two episodes are available everyone now, and

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46:25

Lance Deane on training the next NFL stars

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/04/25

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 would drop just after the first round ended.

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39:53

What Abdul Carter and Micah Parsons have in common as...

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/04/18

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 player. Follow all of PennLive's high school sports coverage at

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26:33

Matt Ortega on prepping for the Big 33 and what it...

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/04/11

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 frame time.

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25:22

BLUE-WHITE BREAKDOWN: What Kevin Brown and Messiah...

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/04/08

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 both prospects special and what it has been like covering Brown and Mickens.Host: Bob

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40:30

Villanova's Tyrell Mims gets ready for the NFL Draft

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/04/04

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 School Football Report can be found on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, or your preferred podcast

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33:56

Interview with new CD East head coach Tyshaun Pollard

PA High School Football Report ·

2025/03/28

PennLive's Brian Linder and Dan Sostek talk with 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.

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