Eye On Sports

Derek Pyda, Brendan Howe, Jake Adams
  • 0.0 (0)
  • Sports
  • Updated Weekly

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. Mars Boys Lacrosse Celebrates Its State Title, and Butler Baseball's Lasting Legacy

    2d ago

    Mars Boys Lacrosse Celebrates Its State Title, and Butler Baseball's Lasting Legacy

    "State champion" has a nice ring to it. Mars boys lacrosse's Grant Weaver, Reed Fuller, David Renner and Jack Tirch joined the show today to continue celebrating their PIAA championship, the second in program history. The crew relived the final minutes of the game, their favorite highlights of the season, proving "the doubters" wrong and talked about what it means to them. Brendan and Jake also reacted to Butler baseball's historic season ending a win short of the ultimate glory — the program's first state title — but how it brought the Golden Tornado program to new heights and left a lasting legacy.  And our Butler Eagle Male and Female Athlete of the Year finalists are out this week. Before the staff announces the official honorees in July, who made the final cut and what do you need to know about the 10 top athletes of the entire 2025-26 year? Find out here, then go vote before next week to tell us who you think were the two best athletes. But first ... congrats to the Knicks, yada, yada, but Jake has an ax to grind about the coverage of New York's championship celebration to a certain other city's portrayal and is not going to be stopped shouting from the rafters about it.   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 #PittsburghPA  #MarsBoysLacrosse #2ALacrosseChampions #StateChampions     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   Summer Intern: Dominic Frye

    1h 6m
  2. Rainbow Vacuum Cleaners, Previewing PIAA Championships and Butler's Lew Liparulo

    Jun 1

    Rainbow Vacuum Cleaners, Previewing PIAA Championships and Butler's Lew Liparulo

    "They look like a droid from Star Wars." We go off the rails almost immediately, from pistachio chocolate to rainbow vacuum clearers, cutting the grass and, well ... you get the picture. Butler baseball and volleyball are in the PIAA tournament this week, plus Mars and girls lacrosse and a few other teams. Derek and Jake preview the first-round matchups and talk about some of the history being made by local teams. And one of those historic figures, legendary Tornado volleyball coach Lew Liparulo makes his debut on the pod and shares his stories from 50 years of coaching and finally getting the chance to lead a team to a WPIAL championship game. And we wrap up with Derek stumping Jake on a gimme Eagles question, debating which sports franchise nickname we'd want to change and recapping and sometimes-wild state track and field championships. Like, subscribe and comment!    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 #PittsburghPA  #LewLiparulo #ButlerBoysVolleyball   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   Summer Intern: Dominic Frye

    1h 22m
  3. Can Jake Stand the Heat? Trying Wings for the Beacon Hotel's Wing Fest 2026

    May 28

    Can Jake Stand the Heat? Trying Wings for the Beacon Hotel's Wing Fest 2026

    The 2026 Wing Fest is June 7, and Jake broke containment from the office for the difficult task of taste-testing some of the wings that might be entered in the competition to by the Beacon Hotel this year. It was a difficult assignment, don't let his sauce-covered hands fool you in this special episode of Eye on Sports. Get your ticket to Wing Fest fast. They can sell out in advance. Go to https://www.gotothebeacon.com/wingfest for more information and to find out how to get your spot to judge dozens of wings next week at one of the biggest events of the 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 #WPIAL #PIAA  #NCAA #Butler #PittsburghPA  #WingFest2026 #TheBeaconHotel #HotWings #SweetWings #competition   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

    36 min
  4. Breaking Down the WPIAL and District 9 Baseball and Softball Championships

    May 25

    Breaking Down the WPIAL and District 9 Baseball and Softball Championships

    "You're not Derek!" Nope, she's not. Laura steps into the host seat for the first time with Derek and Brendan in parts unknown so we can drop a special Memorial Day episode previewing this week's WPIAL and District 9 baseball and softball championships. The stars have aligned for Butler to finally win a WPIAL baseball title. They have the ace pitchers (plural) and some serious pop in the lineup. They haven't lost in nearly a month. Can the Tornado finish the job? And what might sink them? Then we break down Moniteau baseball's title tilt with Redbank Valley over in District 9, plus Karns City softball's clash with St. Marys.  And can Seneca Valley softball finally slay the Hempfield dragon in the third try in the last four years? Jake lays out the matchups and hints at some predictions for a few of these games. Check out butlereagle.com for coverage from these games all 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  #NCAA #Butler #PittsburghPA  #Baseball #Softball     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   Summer Intern: Dominic Frye

    54 min
  5. What to Watch at PIAA Track and Field Championships

    May 21

    What to Watch at PIAA Track and Field Championships

    Can Freeport's Mackenzie Magness defend her PIAA pole vault title? And who else will join her on the podium at Shippensburg University this weekend? Derek, Jake and Brendan break down the Butler County contingent heading to the PIAA Track and Field Championships. Butler's 4x800 relay is coming off a WPIAL title, as are Seneca Valley's Audrey Wolfe and Tennyson Voll, Karns City's Alex Wilson and Phoebe Brandon (in District 9) and several others. Wilson, Magness, North Catholic's Lazzara twins and Butler's Kevin Shriver and Carter Ekas are among the returning state medalists. And it looks like they and a few newcomers could be busy this weekend. Derek and photographer Rob McGraw will have wall-to-wall coverage of the state championships this weekend at butlereagle.com/section/sports. And then we switched gears a bit. You may have heard: that Aaron Rodgers guy is returning for another year with the Steelers? And speaking of the Stillers, the NFL gave them a Black Friday home game. What will happen with the WPIAL football championships that weekend? Or what should the district do as the NFL encroaches on more days of the week? Smash the like and subscribe buttons! Do it!   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 #PittsburghPA  #TrackandField   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

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

    May 14

    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
  7. 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
  8. 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
See All (101)

Trailer

About

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

Information

  • Creator
    Derek Pyda, Brendan Howe, Jake Adams
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    101
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024
  • Show Website
    Eye On Sports