TriStateFootball Podcast
By Tristate Football
TriStateFootball PodcastSep 27, 2022
2023 Awards Recap
In Epsiode 36 of the TriStateFootball Podcast Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle recap all the hardware players from around the Tri-state area picked up this postseason in the Season 2 finale of the podcast (recorded 12/11/23).
2023 Championship Weekend Recap
Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle look back at the state championship weekend festivities, including from Kentucky and Ohio, and discuss the latest high school football headlines as the offseason sets in during Episode 35 of the TriStateFootball Podcast (recorded 12/4/23).
2023 Week 16 Preview
Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle are talking championships in Episode 34 of the TriStateFootball Podcast. The fellas recap East Central's big win last week to secure back-to-back state titles and look ahead to Tri-state area teams playing for a title this weekend (recorded 11/28/23).
Pregame Interview: Jake Meiners, East Central (11/24/23)
East Central Head Coach Jake Meiners talks with Safwan Alvi and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Trojans upcoming state championship game with NorthWood and much more.
Pregame Interview: Bert Bathiany, Moeller (11/24/23)
Moeller Head Coach Bert Bathiany talks with Safwan Alvi and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Crusaders upcoming playoff game with Springfield and much more.
Pregame Interview: Jay Volker, Beechwood (11/24/23)
Beechwood Head Coach Jay Volker talks with Safwan Alvi and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Tigers upcoming playoff game with Mayfield and much more.
Pregame Interview: Bob Sphire, Highlands (11/24/23)
Highlands Head Coach Bob Sphire talks with Safwan Alvi and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Bluebirds upcoming playoff game with Cooper and much more.
Pregame Interview: Randy Borchers, Cooper (11/24/23)
Cooper Head Coach Randy Borchers talks with Safwan and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Jaguars upcoming playoff game with Highlands and much more.
Pregame Interview: Evan Dreyer, Anderson (11/24/23)
Anderson Head Coach Evan Dreyer talks with Safwan and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Raptors upcoming playoff game with Massillon Washington and much more.
2023 Week 15 Preview
Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle are back on the TriStateFootball Podcast for special Thanksgiving week edition! They break down the IHSAA Class 4A state championship matchup and preview state semifinal contests from the OHSAA and KHSAA (recorded 11/21/23).
Pregame Interview: Tom Bolden, Lakota West (11/17/23)
Lakota West Head Coach Tom Bolden talks with Safwan and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Firebirds upcoming playoff game with Lakota West and much more.
Pregame Interview: Kali Jones, Withrow (11/17/23)
Withrow Head Coach Kali Jones talks with Safwan and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Tigers upcoming playoff game with Anderson and much more.
Pregame Interview: Aaron Hancock, Wyoming (11/17/23)
Wyoming Head Coach Aaron Hancock talks with Safwan and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Cowboys upcoming playoff game with Alter and much more.
Pregame Interview: Ben Johnson, Waynesville (11/17/23)
Waynesville Head Coach Ben Johnson talks with Safwan and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Spartans upcoming playoff game with Valley View and much more.
Pregame Interview: Stephen Lickert, Newport Central Catholic (11/17/23)
Newport Central Catholic Head Coach Stephen Lickert talks with Safwan and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Thoroughbreds upcoming playoff game with Campbellsville and much more.
Interview: Jeremy Pflug & Jayonn Saunders, Purcell Marian (11/17/23)
Purcell Marian Head Coach Jeremy Pflug and Division V Southwest District Defensive Player of the Year, Jayonn Sauders reflect on the Cavaliers season and Saunders honors.
2023 Week 14 Preview
The road to a championship continues on the TriStateFootball Podcast as Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle look ahead to all of this week's top playoff matchups in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana (recorded 11/13/2023).
Pregame Interview: Andre Parker, Princeton (11/10/23)
Princeton Head Coach Andre Parker talks with Clayton Castle and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Vikings upcoming playoff game with Lakota West and much more.
Pregame Interview: Troy Everhart, Troy (11/10/23)
Troy Head Coach Troy Everhart talks with Clayton Castle and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Trojans upcoming playoff game with Withrow and much more.
Pregame Interview: Eddie Eviston, Covington Catholic (11/10/23)
Covington Catholic Head Coach Eddie Eviston talks with Clayton Castle and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Colonels upcoming playoff game with Dixie Heights and much more.
Pregame Interview: Dan McSurley, Clinton-Massie (11/10/23)
Clinton-Massie Head Coach Dan McSurley talks with Clayton Castle and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Falcons upcoming playoff game with Alter and much more.
Pregame Interview: Matt King, Valley View (11/10/23)
Valley View Head Coach Matt King talks with Clayton Castle and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Spartans upcoming playoff game with Purcell Marian and much more.
2023 Week 13 Preview
Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle are back to break down all of the latest playoff matchups in Episode 31 of the TriStateFootball Podcast. They preview all of this week's top postseason action in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana (recorded 11/6/23).
Postgame Interview: Brian Castner, Mason (11/03/23)
Mason Head Coach Brian Castner talks with Dan Clasgens and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Comets gutty 10-9 win over top seed and previously unbeaten Milford in the second round of the OHSAA Division I, Region 4 playoffs....and much more.
Pregame Interview: Tyler Williams, Taft (11/03/23)
Taft Head Coach Tyler Williams talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about his Senators upcoming playoff game against Wyoming and much more.
Pregame Interview: Patrick Burke, Dixie Heights (11/03/23)
Dixie Heights Head Coach Patrick Burke talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Colonels upcoming playoff game with Woodford County and much more.
2023 Week 12 Preview
November football is the best football! In Episode 30 of the TriStateFootball Podcast Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle set the stage for this week's playoff action in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana (recorded 10/30/23).
Postgame Interview: Evan Ulery, Batesville (10/27/23)
Batesville Head Coach Evan Ulery talks with Dan Clasgens and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Bulldogs playoff win over Lebanon and much more.
Postgame Interview: Alex Garvin, Kings (10/27/23)
Kings Head Coach Alex Garvin talks with Dan Clasgens and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Knights first round playoff win over Loveland and much more.
Postgame Interview: Jeremy Pflug, Purcell Marian (10/27/23)
Purcell Marian Head Coach Jeremy Pflug talks with Dan Clasgens and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Cavaliers first round playoff win over Madeira and much more.
Postgame Interview: Chad Murphy, Winton Woods (10/27/23)
Winton Woods Head Coach Chad Murphy talks with Dan Clasgens and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Warriors first round playoff win over La Salle and much more.
Postgame Interview: Arvie Crouch, Hamilton (10/27/23)
Hamilton Head Coach Arvie Crouch talks with Dan Clasgens and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Big Blue's first ever playoff win in 126 years of football and much more.
Pregame Interview: Justin Roden, Oak Hills (10/27/23)
Oak Hills Head Coach Justin Roden talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about his Highlanders upcoming playoff game against Elder and much more.
Pregame Interview: Jason Krause, Fairfield (10/27/23)
Fairfield Head Coach Jason Krause talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about his Indians upcoming playoff game against Milford and much more.
2023 Week 11 Preview
Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle are talking playoffs as postseason play kicks off in Ohio, moves into the second week in Indiana and is just a week away from starting in Kentucky. Get ready for kickoff to Week 11 with the TriStateFootball Podcast (recorded 10/23/23).
Postgame Interview: Micah Faler, Lebanon (10/20/23)
Lebanon (7-3) Head Coach Micah Faler talks with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Warriors big 19-14 win over Winton Woods (7-3) and much more.
Postgame Interview: Mike Engler, Ryle (10/20/23)
Ryle (5-4, 3-0) Head Coach Mike Engler talks with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Raiders thrilling 24-21 win over Simon Kenton (5-3, 2-1) to win the Class 6A, District 6 championship and much more.
Postgame Interview: Evan Dreyer, Anderson (10/20/23)
Anderson (9-1) Head Coach Evan Dreyer talks with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens of TriStateFootball.com on the Cincinnati Children's High School Football Tonight Show about the Raptors 41-21 win at Kings and much more.
Postgame Interview: Dennis Coyle, Cincinnati Country Day (10/20/23)
Cincinnati Country Day (10-0) Head Coach Dennis Coyle talks with Greg Shoemaker and Dan Clasgens of TriStateFootball.com about the Nighthawks 56-0 triumph St. Bernard-Elmwood Place (8-2) to finish the 2023 season undefeated allowing just 20 total points with seven shutouts and much more.
Pregame Interview: Chris Stewart, Madeira (10/20/23)
Madeira Head Coach Calvin Renfroe talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about his Mustangs and much more.
Pregame Interview: Ryan Evans, Wilmington (10/20/23)
Wilmington (7-2, 3-1) Head Coach Ryan Evans talks with Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Cane and much more.
2023 Week 10 Preview
It's playoff time in Indiana, the final week of regular-season play in Ohio and the nitty gritty in Northern Kentucky. In Episode 28 of the TriStateFootball Podcast Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle set the stage for a great week of football action ahead (recorded 10/17/23).
Pregame Interview: Calvin Renfroe, CHCA (10/13/23)
CHCA Head Coach Calvin Renfroe talks with Greg Shoemaker and Safwan Alvi of TriStateFootball.com about his Eagles and much more.
Pregame Interview: Mike Orlando, McNicholas (10/13/23)
McNicholas Head Coach Mike Orlando talks with Greg Shoemaker and Safwan Alvi of TriStateFootball.com about his Rockets and much more.
Pregame Interview: Woody McMillen, Ludlow (10/13/23)
Ludlow Head Coach Woody McMillen talks with Greg Shoemaker and Safwan Alvi of TriStateFootball.com about his Panthers and much more.
Pregame Interview: Rand Ballart, South Dearborn (10/13/23)
South Dearborn Head Coach Rand Ballart talks with Greg Shoemaker and Safwan Alvi of TriStateFootball.com about his Knights and much more.
2023 Week 9 Preview
Greg Shoemaker and Clayton Castle are back to preview Week 9 of the high school football season in Episode 27 of the TriStateFootball Podcast. They take a look at the latest rankings, recap last week's top action and look ahead to the biggest games this week in Southwest Ohio, Northern Kentucky and Eastern Indiana (recorded 10/09/23).
Postgame Interview: Justin Roden, Oak Hills (10/06/23)
Oak Hills Head Coach Justin Roden talks with Safwan Alvi and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Highlanders (3-5, 3-4) exciting 35-28 win over Fairfield (1-7, 1-6) and much more.
Postgame Interview: Micah Faler, Lebanon (10/06/23)
Lebanon Head Coach Micah Faler talks with Greg Shoemaker and Safwan Alvi about the Warriors (5-3, 4-3) thrilling 20-14 overtime win over league rival Kings (4-4, 3-4) and much more.
Postgame Interview: Steve Specht (10/06/23)
St. Xavier Head Coach Steve Specht talks with Safwan Alvi and Greg Shoemaker of TriStateFootball.com about the Bombers (4-4, 1-2) 24-13 victory of league rival La Salle (4-4, 0-2) to snap a three game losing streak.