In this episode, John joins Derek in the studio for a wide-ranging sports conversation that hits both the local and national stage.

They're joined by Slippery Rock girls basketball senior Madison Romanovich and Coach Jeff Steele to talk about leadership, senior season mindset, team culture, and what it means to represent your school at the highest level.

The conversation also turns to the breaking news of Pittsburgh Steelers head coach Mike Tomlin retiring after 19 seasons — reflecting on his legacy, impact on the franchise, and what comes next.

From high school hoops to NFL headlines, this episode is all about leadership, longevity, and leaving your mark.

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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 a whole new year!

Not really, we're at the midway point of the PIAA winter season. And with that, let's have some fun.

Since we last were on air, Butler boys basketball went 1-3 and Karns City basketball has looked impressive. What were Derek, Brendan and Jake's takeaways from the holidays?

Next, what's the biggest storyline to watch the rest of the regular season. Jake says it's Butler wrestler Santino Sloboda chasing history in the county. Do you agree? Do the guys?

Then, we declare our allegiences to one of the final four college football teams left in the CFP.

Finally, we hand out some midseason Butler County awards. Girls basketball MVP, boys basketball MVP, biggest surprises (good and bad) and the best team in the county (all sports). Who do you got?

But first, Derek, Brendan and Jake talk that crazy Steelers-Ravens game and if Pittsburgh "deserved" to make the playoffs.

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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

Why is Karns City's Mason Bell already bored? The soccer and football all-star joins the show to talk about his unbelievable season. Please we break down the final all-county soccer, volleyball and golf teams.

It's our final episode before Christmas! Jake and Derek create dueling holiday power rankings with some SHOCKING revelations and Jake's big NFL hot take.

For more on Butler Eagle Sports go to:

https://www.butlereagle.com/section/sports/

Follow on social media:

https://www.instagram.com/altereaglepodcast/

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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 #MasonBell #HighSchoolAllStars #ChristmasBreak #LastEpisode2025

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