TriStateFootball Podcast
By Tristate Football
TriStateFootball PodcastSep 28, 2023
2023 Week 7 Preview
In Episode 25 of the TriStateFootball Podcast Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle take a look at the latest Blitz 25 Top 25 rankings, take a glance at the playoff picture shaping up and look ahead to some Week 7's top action in high school football in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky, and Eastern Indiana (recorded 9/26/23).
Postgame Interview: Evan Dreyer, Anderson (09/22/23)
Anderson (5-1, 4-1) head coach Evan Dreyer talks with Dan Clasgens and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Raptors 20-13 win over ECC rival Winton Woods (5-1, 4-1) and much more.
Postgame Interview: Bert Bathiany, Moeller (09/22/23)
Moeller (3-3, 2-0) head coach Bert Bathiany talks with Dan Clasgens and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Crusaders 28-20 win over GCL South rival La Salle (4-2, 0-1) and much more.
Pregame Interview: Dennis Coyle, Cincinnati Country Day, Head Coach (09/20/23)
Cincinnati Country Day head coach talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Nighthawks upcoming game against Miami Christian Valley Academy and much more. (Recorded on 09/20/23)
Pregame Interview: Jeff Essig, Bethel Tate, Head Coach (09/20/23)
Bethel Tate head coach talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Tigers upcoming game against East Clinton and much more. (Recorded on 09/20/23)
2023 Mid-Season Report
In Episode 24 of the TriStateFootball Podcast Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle look back at some of the biggest surprises and top performances as we reach the midway point of the high school football season in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana (recorded 9/18/23).
Postgame Interview: Mike Orlando, McNicholas (09/15/23)
McNicholas (2-3) head coach Mike Orlando talks with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens of TriStateFootball.com about the Rockets 35-0 shutout over Roger Bacon (3-2) and much more. (Recorded 9/15/23)
Postgame Interview: Andy Cruse, Loveland (09/15/23)
Loveland (2-3,2-2) head coach Andy Cruse talks with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens of TriStateFootball.com about the Tigers thrilling 37-31 overtime win at Lebanon (2-3,1-3) and much more. (Recorded 9/15/23)
Postgame Interview: Luke Cripe, Reading (09/15/23)
Reading (4-1,2-0) head coach Luke Cripe talks with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens of TriStateFootball.com about the Blue Devils 31-21 win over Madeira (2-3,0-2) and much more.
Title: Postgame Interview: Brian Castner, Mason (09/15/23)
Mason (2-3,2-2) head coach Brian Castner talks with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens of TriStateFootball.com about the Comets big 21-14 road win over Fairfield (2-3, 1-3) and much more. (Recorded on 9/15/23)
Interview: Tyler Hopperton, Mount St. Joseph University, Head Coach (09/13/23)
Mount St. Joseph head coach Tyler Hopperton talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about his Lions, life in Division III football and much more. (Recorded on 09/13/23)
Pregame Interview: Pat McLaughlin, La Salle, Head Coach (09/13/23)
La Salle head coach Pat McLaughlin talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Lancers upcoming game with Canisius and much more. (Recorded on 09/12/23)
Pregame Interview: Randy Borchers, Cooper, Head Coach (09/13/23)
Cooper head coach Randy Borchers talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Jaguars upcoming game with Great Crossing and much more. (Recorded 09/13/23)
Pregame Interview: Wayne Stacy, Batavia, Head Coach (09/13/23)
Batavia head coach Wayne Stacy talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Bulldogs upcoming game with Bethel-Tate and much more. (Recorded 09/13/23)
2023 Week 5 Preview
Greg Shoeamaker and Clayton Castle set the stage for Week 5 of the high school football season across Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana in Episode 23 of the TriStateFootball Podcast (recorded 09/11/23).
Postgame Interview: Tom Grippa, Milford (09/08/23)
Milford head coach Tom Grippa talks with Safwan Alvi and Greg Shoemaker of TirStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show on FOX Sports 1360 AM and ESPN 1530 AM about the Eagles 56-35 win over previously unbeaten Anderson to go 4-0 on the season, and much more. (Recorded on 09/08/23)
Postgame Interview: Nick Yordy, Badin (09/08/23)
Badin head coach Nick Yordy talks with Safwan Alvi and Greg Shoemaker of TirStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show on FOX Sports 1360 AM and ESPN 1530 AM about the Rams 35-2 win over previously unbeaten Roger Baconand notch the school's 31 consecutive regular season win, and much more. (Recorded on 09/08/23)
Postgame Interview: Bob Sphire, Highlands (09/08/23)
Highlands head coach Bob Sphire talks with Safwan Alvi and Greg Shoemaker of TirStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show on FOX Sports 1360 AM and ESPN 1530 AM about the Bluebirds 52-20 win over Ryle to move to 3-1 on the season, and much more. (Recorded on 09/08/23)
Jeff Cargile, CCPA, Head Coach, (09/08/23)
CCPA head coach Jeff Cargile talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Lions upcoming game against Cincinnati Country Day and much more.
Nick Ayers, Williamsburg, Head Coach (09/08/23)
Williamsburg head coach Nick Ayers talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Wildcats upcoming game against Hillsboro and much more. (09/08/23)
Postgame Interview: Arvie Couch, Hamilton (Recorded 09/01/23)
Hamilton head coach Arvie Couch joined Greg Shoemaker on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight following his team's Week 3 win over Mason (recorded 09/01/23).
Postgame Interview: Kenyon Commins, Ross (Recorded on 09/01/23)
Ross head coach Kenyon Commins joined Greg Shoemaker on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight following his team's Week 3 win over Northwest (recorded 09/01/23).
2023 Week 4 Preview
In Episode 22 of the TriStateFootball Podcast Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle look back an exciting Week 3 and take a sneak peek ahead to Week 4's high school football on tap in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana (recorded 9/4/23).
Pregame Interview: Scott Dattilo, Sycamore, head coach (09/01/23)
Sycamore head coach Scott Dattilo talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Aviators upcoming game versus Lafayette and much more.
Dave Trosper, Conner, head coach (09/01/23)
Conner head coach Dave Trosper talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Cougars upcoming game versus Lafayette and much more.
Pregame Interview: Mark Mueller, Bishop Fenwick head coach (09/01/23)
Bishop Fenwick head coach Mark Mueller talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Falcons upcoming game versus Monroe and much more.
2023 Week 3 Preview
Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle get you set for Week 3 of the 2023 high school football season across Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana in Episode 21 of the TriStateFootball Podcast (recorded 08/28/23).
Pregame Interview: Tim Swafford
Tim Swafford of Tim's Top 5 joined Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight.
Pregame Interview: Jim Place
Jim Place of Jim Place Services joined Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight.
Pregame Interview: Don Simpson, Middletown
Middletown head coach Don Simpson joined Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight following his team's Week 1 win over Loveland (recorded 08/23/23).
Pregame Interview: Kyle Niederman, Lloyd Memorial
Lloyd Memorial head coach Kyle Niederman joined Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight following his team's Week 1 win over Newport Central Catholic (recorded 08/23/23).
Pregame Interview: Jeremy Pflug, Purcell Marian
Purcell Marian head coach Jeremy Pflug joined Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight following his team's Week 1 win over Deer Park (recorded 08/23/23).
Pregame Interview: Brian Pitzer, New Richmond
New Richmond head coach Brian Pitzer joined Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight following his team's Week 1 win over Bethel Tate (recorded 08/23/23).
Pregame Interview: Bryan Walker, Turpin
Turpin head coach Bryan Walker joined Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight following his team's Week 1 win over Oak Hills (recorded 08/23/23).
Pregame Interview: Kyle Hogan, St. Bernard
St. Bernard head coach Kyle Hogan joined Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight following his team's Week 1 win over Dayton Christian (recorded 08/23/23).
Postgame Interview: Jake Meiners, East Central
Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens from TriStateFootball.com talked with East Central head coach Jake Meiners on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show after the Trojans' big Week 1 win over Lawrencebur (recorded 08/18/23).
Postgame Interview: Jay Volker, Beechwood
Beechwood head coach Jay Volker talked with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens from TriStateFootball.com on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show after picking up his first win as the Tigers' head coach (recorded 08/18/23).
Postgame Interview: Steve Specht, St. Xavier
St. Xavier head coach checked in with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Tonight show after the Bombers' 10-0 win over rival Lakota West (recorded 08/18/23).
Postgame Interview: Jordan Stevens, Mount Healthy
Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens welcomed Mount Healthy head coach Jordan Stevens to Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight postgame show after Owls started the season with a big win over Little Miami (recorded 08/18/23).
Postgame Interview: Nick Yordy, Badin
Badin head coach joined Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens on Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight following his team's Week 1 win over Hamilton (recorded 08/18/23).
2023 ECC Preview
Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle are breaking down what things look like heading into the 2023 season on Eastern Cincinnati Conference gridiron with team-by-team previews of Winton Woods, Kings, Milford, Anderson, West Clermont, Lebanon, Loveland, Little Miami, Turpin and Walnut Hills in Episode 20 of the TriStateFootball Podcast.
2023 GCL South Preview
In Episode 19 of the TriStateFootball Podcast Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle look ahead to what's in store this high school football season inside the GCL South with deep dives on Moeller, St. Xavier, Elder and La Salle. Hear their predictions and takes on one of Ohio's best conferences.
Interview: Jake Meiners, Head Coach, East Central (12/02/22)
East Central (13-2) Head Coach Jake Meiners talks with Chad Brendel and GregShoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Trojans Indiana Class 4A Championship victory, the week that has followed and much more.
Chad Murphy & Jermaine Matthews, Jr., Winton Woods (12/02/22)
Winton Woods Head Coach Chad Murphy and senior star Jermaine Matthews, Jr. the 2022 OPSWA Division II Southwest District Defensive Player of the Year talk with Chad Brendel and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Warriors great run over the past two seasons, Jermaine's commitment to Ohio State and much more.
Mark Slaughter, Channel 5 (12/02/22)
Channel 5 Cameraman Mark Slaughter talks with Chad Brendel and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about his favorite teams, players and moments of the 2022 season.
Dave Berk, DBHuddle.com (12/02/22)
Dave Berk of of DBHuddle.com talks with Chad Brendel and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the local talent, recruiting and much more.
2022 Week 16 Preview
In Episode 18 of the TriStateFootball Podcast Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle recap big games from all over the area, including state semi-final action on Ohio and Kentucky and the state championship action in Indiana (recorded 11/28/22).
Pregame Interview: Moe Douglass, Head Coach, Springfield
Springfield (12-1) Head Coach Moe Douglass talks with Chad Brendel and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Wildcats Division I state semifinals matchup with Moeller (13-1) and much more.
Pregame Interview: Alex Garvin, Head Coach, Kings
Kings (13-1) Head Coach Alex Garvin talks with Chad Brendel and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Knights Division II state semifinals matchup with Toledo Central Catholic (13-1) and much more.
Pregame Interview: Aaron Hancock, Head Coach, Wyoming
Wyoming (14-0) Head Coach Aaron Hancock talks with Chad Brendel and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Cowboys Division IV state semifinals matchup with Steubenville (12-2) and much more.