Mars’ Jameson Dickman (77), Jameson Garvin (8) and Ryan Walker (4) watch a video they recorded during Butler Eagle Football Media Day on Thursday, Aug. 6, 2026, at Butler High School. Andrew Jackson/Butler Eagle

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First-year head coach Zachary Benedek is bringing a new energy to the Mars Fightin' Planets football program after they had another successful run to the WPIAL Class 5A playoffs in 2025.

Jameson Garvin, Jameson Dickman and Ryan Walker join “Eye on Sports” for a special Butler Eagle Football Media Day episode to talk about the upcoming PIAA season, what life is like under Benedek, how they'll replace standout skill position players and more. Then they crack some jokes at their own expense in our new segment, "Wingin' It," brought to you by The Beacon Hotel. This episode is also brought to you by Robert Stephens Custom Jewelers and Troy-Alan Chevrolet Buick GMC in Slippery Rock.