Karns City's Bryce Galan, left, Cole Johnston, center, and Owen Kaufman, right, try wings during a recording of "Eye on Sports" during Butler Eagle Football Media Day on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Butler High School. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle

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The Karns City Gremlins kick off the 2026 PIAA football season as defending District 9 Class 2A champions and made the state tournament. With standout dual-threat quarterback Cole Johnston back, can KC recapture last year's magic?

Johnston, Bryce Galan and Owen Kaufman sit down during Butler Eagle Football Media Day for a special “Eye on Sports” episode to talk about those expectations and goals, who will step up as the next stud running back and more. Then in our new segment, 'Wingin' It," brought to you by The Beacon Hotel, they get a little saucy about wings, their teammates and more. This episode is also brought to you by Robert Stephens Custom Jewelers and Troy-Alan Chevrolet Buick GMC in Slippery Rock.