Eye On Sports

Derek Pyda, Brendan Howe, Jake Adams
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A weekly sports podcast hosted by Butler Eagle News sports writer Derek Pyda. Joining Derek are Butler Eagle sports editor Jake Adams and fellow sports writer Brendan Howe. For more follow: @altereaglepodcast on Instagram, www.butlereagle.com/section/sports and www.alter-eagle.com Hosts: Brendan Howe, Derek Pyda, Jake Adams Producer: Laura Crago

  1. Can Butler Baseball Win Its First WPIAL Title? Plus Karns City's Alex Wilson Joins The Show

    5D AGO

    Can Butler Baseball Win Its First WPIAL Title? Plus Karns City's Alex Wilson Joins The Show

    We won't make the Jim Mora "Playoffs?!?!" joke this season. It's a Derek and Jake episode this week, and they're breaking down a couple big WPIAL playoff storylines: Can Butler baseball finally win a title as the top seed? And can Knoch softball do the same? Will Mars boys lacrosse make it 10 straight and the girls four? And who is Dominic The Intern? The answer to those questions and more this week.  Plus, Karns City's Alex Wilson has been upping the Gremlins pole vault record for a couple years now. The junior, who has the top height in Butler County so far this season, hops on Eye on Sports this week to talk about his season and his goals heading into the District 9 and PIAA track and field championships. He talks about the sibling rivalry that got him into pole vaulting, the training, the weather and more. And Derek's steps out of retirement for a week to answer a trivia question. Can he get back in the win column?   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 #NCAA #Butler #NFLDraft2026 #NFLDraft #PittsburghPA #flagfootball #Hockey #Penguins #Flyers #polevault  #KarnsCity   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

    1h 5m
  2. Madi Barnyk, Simone Sharpless' Moment on the NFL Stage, Plus WPIAL Track and Penguins

    MAY 7

    Madi Barnyk, Simone Sharpless' Moment on the NFL Stage, Plus WPIAL Track and Penguins

    The WPIAL track and field championships are next week, as are District 9 and 10. What can we expect from some of Butler County's top runners, jumpers and throwers? We break it down. A week off should've given us a rested Jake. Instead, he's in pain from his Broad Street Run.  You know who's not in pain? Butler County's standout track and field athletes who are gearing up for the district championships next week. Derek and Brendan break down the field and some of our expectations for the WPIAL, District 9 and District 10.  Plus, Seneca Valley's Madi Barnyk and North Catholic's Simone Sharpless join the show to talk about their experience on the stage when the Steelers made their pick during the NFL draft, including meeting Jerome Bettis and making sure they kept their cool the whole time. We also talk about Evgeni Malkin's future with the Penguins (and Jake revels in his Flyers' victory) and Derek's excellent story on Moniteau softball's Graysen Rottman's battle with a rare condition that cut her playing career short.   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 #NCAA #Butler #NFLDraft2026 #NFLDraft #PittsburghPA #flagfootball #Hockey #Penguins #Flyers     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

    57 min
  3. NFL Draft Hits Pittsburgh, WPIAL Track Shines & JJ Wetherholt Update

    APR 30

    NFL Draft Hits Pittsburgh, WPIAL Track Shines & JJ Wetherholt Update

    Jake's on vacation, but the sports world isn't slowing down. This week, we dive into JJ Wetherholt's continued impact, highlight standout performances from WPIAL team track, and break down the excitement as the NFL Draft lands in Pittsburgh. From local athletes to the national spotlight, it's a quick look at what's making headlines across the region.   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 #NCAA #Butler #NFLDraft2026 #NFLDraft #PittsburghPA     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

    51 min

  4. APR 23

    The Only Steelers Draft Breakdown You Need, featuring PennLive's Nick Farabaugh

    "It's very hard not to see 2 or 3 players on the board (they like)." The Penguins are down bad, but it's the week of hopes and dreams for all football fans. PennLive Steelers reporter Nick Farabaugh makes his debut on the show to talk all things NFL draft this week. What's the best-case and worst-case scenarios for the Steelers? Will they take Omar Cooper, Makai Lemon or Jordyn Tyson at 21? What about Penn State's Olaivavega Ioane or another lineman?  On this special 2026 NFL Draft episode, we dive into all the top first-round prospects the Steelers could take, what to watch for in later rounds, scouting reports and how yinzer-fied the broadcasts will be. Get prepped for the biggest football weekend since the Super Bowl.   For more on Nick Farabaugh:   https://www.pennlive.com/staff/nfarabaugh/   https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/steelers-breakdown-from-pennlive-com/id1277196913     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 #NCAA #Butler #NFLDraft2026 #NFLDraft #PittsburghPA     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

    1h 16m
  5. NCAA Champ Easton Bazzoli, Butler Eagle Swimming and Wrestling All-Stars, and Steelers Draft Talk

    APR 17

    NCAA Champ Easton Bazzoli, Butler Eagle Swimming and Wrestling All-Stars, and Steelers Draft Talk

    "I got about four hours of sleep last night." Seneca Valley grad Easton Bazzoli still hasn't slept much since leading Gannon men's basketball to its first NCAA Division II title a week ago. Is it the recruiting, the celebration or raising a 3-year-old? The former Raiders standout hops on the pod to talk about a whirlwind season and what's next. But before that, Jake and Brendan (Derek is on vacation this week) talk swimming and wrestling all-county teams and break down the stars from the 2025-26 season. Finally, did you know the NFL draft is coming up? Jake gives Brendan a Eagle-Steelers-themed trivia question with a twist, and they break down some of the options and scuttlebutt (good word) for the Steelers at No. 21. Tune in next week for our full 2026 NFL Draft preview. Like, subscribe, rate, comment and smash that notification button to get the latest episodes every Thursday!   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 #NCAA #Butler #GannonMensBasketball #DivisionII #Champions #EastonBazzoli     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

    1h 6m
  6. A Debt Paid off, Butler Eagle All-County Basketball, Mars' Jackson Krock Joins Us

    APR 9

    A Debt Paid off, Butler Eagle All-County Basketball, Mars' Jackson Krock Joins Us

    "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

    1h 8m
  7. Hall of Fame Inductee Brad Mueller in Studio, Only After We Go Off The Rails

    APR 2

    Hall of Fame Inductee Brad Mueller in Studio, Only After We Go Off The Rails

    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

    53 min
  8. Mars' Marin Raible Joins the Show, Previewing the PIAA Spring Season

    MAR 26

    Mars' Marin Raible Joins the Show, Previewing the PIAA Spring Season

    "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

    58 min
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A weekly sports podcast hosted by Butler Eagle News sports writer Derek Pyda. Joining Derek are Butler Eagle sports editor Jake Adams and fellow sports writer Brendan Howe. For more follow: @altereaglepodcast on Instagram, www.butlereagle.com/section/sports and www.alter-eagle.com Hosts: Brendan Howe, Derek Pyda, Jake Adams Producer: Laura Crago

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  • Creator
    Derek Pyda, Brendan Howe, Jake Adams
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    96
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Eye On Sports