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Pa. High School Football Report podcast: Trailblazing referee Sonya Essis, additional milestones, top games, more

Sonya Essis will become the first female referee to work a game in the Mid-Penn . Sonya in action at Milton Hershey’s scrimmage against Carlisle and Shippensburg at Milton Hershey. August 21, 2021 Sean Simmers |ssimmers@pennlive.com
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Sonya Essis is no ordinary rookie.

Last week, Essis became the first female referee to work a varsity game inside the Mid-Penn Conference.

This week on the Pa. High School Football Report, Essis spoke about her connection to the game and how the 48-year-old turned curiosity into opportunity as a member of the Capital Area Football Officials Association.

It was another milestone weekend for two MPC programs, as well, and Epler had a front row seat for both. We’ll also identify a couple of important week 3 games statewide and close with an important message by Benscoter.

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