Eye On Sports

"What do you got there, Brendan?" Jake finally pays off his debt from the fantasy football season, much to Brendan's full stomach's content. He chows down while we break down our decisions for the Butler Eagle all-county boys and girls basketball teams, including players of the year Teegan Finucan (Knoch) and Madison Romanovich (Slippery Rock). Did we make the right calls? Who else could've made the team? Then, Mars grad Jackson Krock joins the show, still coming down from the euphoria of winning the NCAA Division III hockey championship with Hamilton and shares some stories of winning the natty and the US-Canada rivalry on the team. Like, subscribe, rate and review the show for more each week! 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 #sportswriters #swedishfish #pittsburgh #downtownbutler #butlerdowntown #podcast #butlerpa #butlercounty #collegefootball #steelers #eagles #coach #steelers #WPIALS #piaa #HighSchoolSports #HighSchoolFootball #Fall2025 #EyeOnsportsPodcast #SeasonTwo #2026 #WPIAL#PIAA #JacksonKrock #HamiltonCollege #HamiltonCollegeMensHockey #NCAA #Butler This podcast is recorded and produced by Alter Eagle at The Butler Eagle, Eagle Printing, located in Butler, PA. Cast: Host: Derek Pyda, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Brendan Howe, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams, Eagle Sports Editor Producer, Host & Editor: Laura Crago, Alter Eagle Producer & Host

Mars football and track star Brad Mueller is heading to the Butler County Sports Hall of Fame this month. The former Boston College running back who later went to Slippery Rock University joined us in studio to relive some of his favorite memories as head enters the hall. But before that, a food debate leads to ... well ... something. We get "real," and maybe a little TMI. Please some recaps on the Butler County Classic, a Seneca Valley grad leading Gannon men's basketball to the NCAA Division II championship game and JJ Wetherholt's unbelievable MLB debut. Like, subscribe, rate and review the show for more each week! 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 #sportswriters #swedishfish #pittsburgh #downtownbutler #butlerdowntown #podcast #butlerpa #butlercounty #collegefootball #steelers #eagles #coach #steelers #WPIALS #piaa #HighSchoolSports #HighSchoolFootball #Fall2025 #EyeOnsportsPodcast #SeasonTwo #2026 #WPIAL#PIAA #flagfootball #SpringSports #HOF #BradMueller #TrackandField #Mars #Butler This podcast is recorded and produced by Alter Eagle at The Butler Eagle, Eagle Printing, located in Butler, PA. Cast: Host: Derek Pyda, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Brendan Howe, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams, Eagle Sports Editor Producer, Host & Editor: Laura Crago, Alter Eagle Producer & Host

"Diving is definitely the way we still get that excitement." Mars diver and newly crowned WPIAL and PIAA medalist Marin Raible hopped on "Eye on Sports" to talk about her transition from gymnastics to diving and what it was like to win multiple medals. But first, we stumble all over ourselves to get the interview started as she laughs at our expense. The guys talk spring sports. Can Mars boys and girls lacrosse make it 10 and four WPIAL titles in a row, respectively? We've been unleashing our athletes to watch lists this week and break down some of the big names to know in lax, track, baseball and softball. Plus, Jake has an update on College Football Hall of Fame Terry Hanratty and his cancer battle after talking to the Butler legend. Don't worry, the jokes are still flying! 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 #sportswriters #swedishfish #pittsburgh #downtownbutler #butlerdowntown #podcast #butlerpa #butlercounty #collegefootball #steelers #eagles #coach #steelers #WPIALS #piaa #HighSchoolSports #HighSchoolFootball #Fall2025 #EyeOnsportsPodcast #SeasonTwo #2026 #WPIAL#PIAA #flagfootball #SpringSports #Diving #marsDiving #MarinRaible This podcast is recorded and produced by Alter Eagle at The Butler Eagle, Eagle Printing, located in Butler, PA. Cast: Host: Derek Pyda, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Brendan Howe, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams, Eagle Sports Editor Producer, Host & Editor: Laura Crago, Alter Eagle Producer & Host

"Speaking of flags..." Warmer weather means outdoor sports are back. And that means storylines. Jake is all on board the flag football train. The first PIAA-sanctioned season began in the past week, and Mars, Seneca Valley and North Catholic will be part of the debut season. What can we expect? What's there to be excited about? (Answer: more football!) And is boys flag football next? Derek and Jake also talked about the NBA's tanking "problem." When presented with some ideas, here is what Derek believes might help. And is Mars having the best year overall so far in the 2025-26 school year? Or is another school's athletic department winning our entirely made up "Butler Eagle Bowl?" And you there! Like and subscribe to "Eye on Sports!" Or else! Jake's serious! 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 #sportswriters #swedishfish #pittsburgh #downtownbutler #butlerdowntown #podcast #butlerpa #butlercounty #collegefootball #steelers #eagles #coach #steelers #WPIALS #piaa #HighSchoolSports #HighSchoolFootball #Fall2025 #EyeOnsportsPodcast #SeasonTwo #2026 #WPIAL#PIAA #flagfootball #SpringSports This podcast is recorded and produced by Alter Eagle at The Butler Eagle, Eagle Printing, located in Butler, PA. Cast: Host: Derek Pyda, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Brendan Howe, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams, Eagle Sports Editor Producer, Host & Editor: Laura Crago, Alter Eagle Producer & Host

Butler's Santino Sloboda won his fourth medal, bronze, at the PIAA Individual Wrestling Championships, closing out a historic career. Jake was on site with coverage, highlights and interviews with the man of the weekend. And with it feeling like a (soggy) spring finally, you better be watching some baseball. Mars Planets fans have reasons to be excited, with David Bednar pitching for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic and facing his younger brother, Will, in a scrimmage against the San Francisco Giants a week ago. But they may not even be the hottest names with local ties. St. Louis Cardinals top prospect JJ Wetherholt looks all but set to win the starting job and contend for National League Rookie of the Year. Derek and Jake react to an exciting spring. Be sure to smash that like button, ring the bell to get notifications every time we drop an episode and comment and review "Eye on Sports." 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 #sportswriters #swedishfish #pittsburgh #downtownbutler #butlerdowntown #podcast #butlerpa #butlercounty #collegefootball #steelers #eagles #coach #steelers #WPIALS #piaa #HighSchoolSports #HighSchoolFootball #Fall2025 #EyeOnsportsPodcast #SeasonTwo #2026 #WPIAL#PIAA #GirlsBasketball #Wrestling #nfl This podcast is recorded and produced by Alter Eagle at The Butler Eagle, Eagle Printing, located in Butler, PA. Cast: Host: Derek Pyda, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Brendan Howe, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams, Eagle Sports Editor Producer, Host & Editor: Laura Crago, Alter Eagle Producer & Host

"Some of its jokes haven't aged well." Jake gets nostalgic for Scrubs returning after nearly 15 years, which gets Brendan to open up about his love for Peaky Blinders and Derek espousing the virtues of Breaking Bad again. As for sports, the PIAA basketball playoffs and PIAA wrestling championships are upon us. Do we get a Knoch-North Catholic IV, and who wins? And does the winner of that game or another make the deepest run in states? Plus, Butler's Santino Sloboda is now four wins away from a state title. Jake is set to make the jaunt to Hershey's Giant Center and breaks down the matchups to come. Plus, we get some NFL insider information from Brendan, who was at the NFL combine last week and came back with some nuggets about who the Steelers might be eyeing with their first-round pick. Like, subscribe, rate and review! 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 #sportswriters #swedishfish #pittsburgh #downtownbutler #butlerdowntown #podcast #butlerpa #butlercounty #collegefootball #steelers #eagles #coach #steelers #WPIALS #piaa #HighSchoolSports #HighSchoolFootball #Fall2025 #EyeOnsportsPodcast #SeasonTwo #2026 #WPIAL#PIAA #GirlsBasketball #Wrestling #nfl This podcast is recorded and produced by Alter Eagle at The Butler Eagle, Eagle Printing, located in Butler, PA. Cast: Host: Derek Pyda, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Brendan Howe, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams, Eagle Sports Editor Producer, Host & Editor: Laura Crago, Alter Eagle Producer & Host

We find out Jake REALLY likes to talk about the Olympics, and figure skating, and King Klaebo. And we didn't even get to Nazgul the wolfdog! But first, Derek and Jake break down a big week of WPIAL wrestling championships, where Butler's Santino Sloboda won his third straight gold to join rarified air, the Seneca Valley and Mars boys teams sent several to the PIAA regional tournament and Raiders' girls wrestler Hannah Hornick won her second district silver medal. It's a lot to break down. But wait! Brendan's got an update from the airwaves on the Knoch-North Catholic district boys basketball playoff game over the weekend, sending the Knights to the WPIAL championship, and some district diving medalists from Seneca Valley and Mars. Get all the latest from Butler County high school sports this week! 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 #sportswriters #swedishfish #pittsburgh #downtownbutler #butlerdowntown #podcast #butlerpa #butlercounty #collegefootball #steelers #eagles #coach #steelers #WPIALS #piaa #HighSchoolSports #HighSchoolFootball #Fall2025 #EyeOnsportsPodcast #SeasonTwo #2026 #miketomlin #WPIAL #SantinoSloboda #Wrestling #ButlerWrestling #GirlsDiving #Olympics This podcast is recorded and produced by Alter Eagle at The Butler Eagle, Eagle Printing, located in Butler, PA. Cast: Host: Derek Pyda, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Brendan Howe, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams, Eagle Sports Editor Producer, Host & Editor: Laura Crago, Alter Eagle Producer & Host

It's the best time of the wrestling calendar — POSTSEASON! Jake was on site at Butler High School and got some highlights and news from the WPIAL sectional wrestling tournament, where Butler's Santino Sloboda broke a historic record and classmate Sutton Stoner at long last got the win he has been waiting for. What's ahead for the area's best wrestlers? And what did Sloboda have to say about his latest achievement? Plus, that Karns City girls basketball team can sure play defense. The Gremlins, with KSAC MVP Naomi Venesky leading the way, won the conference and look like the team to beat in District 9. But can the offense hold its own against stiffer competition, especially if KC gets to the PIAA tournament? The guys break down the Gremlins' odds. And we talk a little Pirates baseball! It's nearly spring, baby! ESPN gives the Buccos nearly at 25% (!!!) chance to make the postseason and projects 79-80 wins. Jake's just glad Nick Castellanos is not taking up real estate in Philadelphia this year. 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 #sportswriters #swedishfish #pittsburgh #downtownbutler #butlerdowntown #podcast #butlerpa #butlercounty #collegefootball #steelers #eagles #coach #steelers #WPIALS #piaa #HighSchoolSports #HighSchoolFootball #Fall2025 #EyeOnsportsPodcast #SeasonTwo #2026 #miketomlin #WPIAL #SantinoSloboda #Wrestling #ButlerWrestling This podcast is recorded and produced by Alter Eagle at The Butler Eagle, Eagle Printing, located in Butler, PA. Cast: Host: Derek Pyda, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Brendan Howe, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams, Eagle Sports Editor Producer, Host & Editor: Laura Crago, Alter Eagle Producer & Host

So, as soon as we started recording this week's episode, the WPIAL basketball tournament brackets were announced. But unlike that bracket show, ours doesn't freeze in the middle of the stream! Derek, Brendan and Jake attempt to break down in real time the seedings and matchups for Knoch boys, Mars boys and girls, Seneca Valley boys and girls, Freeport girls and North Catholic boys and girls. The WPIAL championships begin Thursday, Feb. 11, 2026. Then, Karns City girls basketball star Naomi Venesky and coach Steve Andreassi return to the pod and are officially "friends of the show" now. Venesky talks about reaching 1,000 points last week, and coach and player talk about the Gremlins' roster, playoff chances and more. Plus, Super Bowl reactions, fondest coaching memories and more. We're talking 'bout PLAYOFFS! 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 #sportswriters #swedishfish #pittsburgh #downtownbutler #butlerdowntown #podcast #butlerpa #butlercounty #collegefootball #steelers #eagles #coach #steelers #WPIALS #piaa #HighSchoolSports #HighSchoolFootball #Fall2025 #EyeOnsportsPodcast #SeasonTwo #2026 #miketomlin #WPIAL #KarnsCity #GirlsBasketball #1000Points This podcast is recorded and produced by Alter Eagle at The Butler Eagle, Eagle Printing, located in Butler, PA. Cast: Host: Derek Pyda, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Brendan Howe, Eagle Sports Writer Co-Host: Jake Merda Adams, Eagle Sports Editor Producer, Host & Editor: Laura Crago, Alter Eagle Producer & Host