PA High School Football Report

While Eric Epler is out covering golf playoffs, the rest of PennLive's high school sports team gather for a midseason check-in on District 3 and LL League football, handing out unofficial MVP honors, breakout player recognition and coach of the year praise while evaluating where the statewide championship race stands entering the second half of the season.

A loaded episode of the PA High School Football Report featuring one of District 3's most intriguing quarterbacks. West York junior Jensen Ferber discusses leadership, football IQ development, offseason work, playing with his younger brother and the Bulldogs' push toward their long-term championship goals. Plus, a look at major Week 5 matchups and the evolving playoff races across District 3

Northern York head coach Jeff Costello and senior standout Tristan Wenrich join Eric and Dan to discuss the Polar Bears' resurgence, offseason development and critical matchup against Gettysburg. Plus, Eric and Dan examine standout performances from Week 3 and several players generating attention across Pennsylvania.

Eric Epler and Dan Sostek break down a pivotal early stretch of the 2026 high school football season across the Mid-Penn and beyond, including East Pennsboro’s historic 500th program win, Gettysburg’s impressive start under new head coach Jake Johnson, and unpack Harrisburg’s dominant performance over Cedar Cliff in sweltering conditions at Severance Field.

Eric Epler and Dan Sostek introduced Christian Eby as the newest high school sports reporter for PennLive, who will focus on the field hockey beat and assist with the expansion of the Lancaster-League football coverage. The guys discuss how Week 1 went and games to look forward to this weekend.