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Adam Degenhardt

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editor

Sports Editor Adam Degenhardt is senior in his second year on the Purbalite staff. When he is not playing sports, he can be found listening to music or hanging out with his friends. 

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Lebo sweeps girls volleyball

Adam Degenhardt and Nico Macurak
September 15, 2023
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast breaks down Sunday’s NFL action

Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, Jacob Staley, and Jackson Sgattoni
September 11, 2023
The Baldwin Highlanders lost to Upper Saint Clair on Friday night.

Football comeback falls short against USC

Adam Degenhardt, Alyssa Thayer, and Alayna Scanlon
September 11, 2023
The Baldwin football team lost 49-3 against Thomas Jefferson on Friday night.

Football team defeated by TJ

Jacob Staley and Adam Degenhardt
September 5, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlanders football team plays in WPIAL 5A section.

Football team looks to turn opening win into successful season

Jacob Staley, Adam Degenhardt, and Zach Wiatrowski
September 1, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlanders football team plays in WPIAL 5A section.

Football wins season’s first game

Kevin Hutchinson and Adam Degenhardt
August 28, 2023

Video story: The Class of 2023 graduates

Adam Degenhardt, Kenzie Hirt, Jacob Staley, and Eliza Swanson
June 8, 2023

Purb Take looks at NBA Finals, the Pirates and more

Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
June 6, 2023
As another college baseball season comes to an end, there is one last big event to look forward to: The College World Series, hosted in Omaha, is arguably one of the most electric events in sports of the 21st century.

College World Series time nears, a treat for sports fans

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editor
June 2, 2023

Hitting 1,000 points just part of Wesling’s legacy

Jacob Staley and Adam Degenhardt
May 23, 2023
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Track athletes compete in WPIALs

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
May 18, 2023
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Track teams compete at South Fayette

Jacob Staley and Adam Degenhardt
May 1, 2023

Purb Take podcast discusses Day 1 of the NFL draft

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, and Nico Macurak
April 28, 2023
Freshmen Dylan Leondhardt (from left), Julian Marshall, and Mason Lewis placed second in the Pennsylvania Personal Finance challenge.

3 Freshmen take second at finance competition

Adam Degenhardt and Nico Macurak
April 21, 2023
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Boys lacrosse loses to Canon-Mac

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editor
April 21, 2023
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

Track teams post solid results in West Mifflin

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editor
April 17, 2023
Japan defeated the United States in the final game of the World Baseball Classic.

Japan defeats U.S. in entertaining World Baseball Classic

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editor
March 22, 2023

Purb Talk talks Selection Sunday and March Madness predictions

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
March 13, 2023
The Baldwin girls basketball team warms up before the game.

Girls basketball gears up for first-round playoff game

Nico Macurak and Adam Degenhardt
February 23, 2023
Former cross country coach Bonita Bunny Schmidt embraces teacher and former Baldwin runner Natalie Grattan. Schmidt passed away on Sunday.

Cross country community mourns loss of Coach Bunny Schmidt

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, and Jacob Staley
February 21, 2023

Purb Take podcast offers Super Bowl predictions

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
February 9, 2023
Brady Hartman is going to play Division III football at St. Vincent College.

After high school football honors, Hartman heads to Saint Vincent

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editor
February 7, 2023
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level.

Girls basketball loses to Bethel

Adam Degenhardt and Nico Macurak
February 7, 2023
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Giving up a last-minute goal costs ice hockey team

Adam Degenhardt, Sports editor
February 3, 2023
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Baldwin Hockey falls to Central Catholic

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt
January 24, 2023
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level.

Girls basketball falls to Upper Saint Clair

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editor
January 23, 2023
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander basketball teams play in the 6A division.

Girls basketball falls to Chartiers Valley

Adam Degenhardt and Jacob Staley
January 9, 2023
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level.

Girls basketball loses to TJ

Adam Degenhardt and Nico Macurak
December 22, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey comes from behind to earn shootout victory

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editors
December 16, 2022

Christmas Day is the culmination of the season

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editor
December 14, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Lebo shuts out ice hockey team

Adam Degenhardt and Nico Macurak
December 6, 2022

Purb Take podcast debates a big NFL weekend

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
November 30, 2022
Philip Pegher (left) and Andrew Barrett have run together since freshman year, but they ran against each other much earlier than that.

Once rivals, Barrett, Pegher now run together for Baldwin

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt
November 29, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey team defeats Cathedral Prep

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt
November 23, 2022

Purb Take podcast team debates Week 10 NFL action

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
November 14, 2022
The Baldwin Fighting Highlanders football team plays in WPIAL 5A section.

Football players reflect on challenging season

Carson Chapel, Jacob Staley, and Adam Degenhardt
November 4, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey earns overtime win against Pine Richland

Nico Macurak and Adam Degenhardt
November 1, 2022
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Competitive cheer picks up 2 first-place finishes, 2 bids to nationals

Olivia Rechtorik and Adam Degenhardt
October 31, 2022

Video story: Ice hockey loses to Bethel in OT

Adam Degenhardt and Carson Chapel
October 31, 2022
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Girls volleyball season ends with playoff loss to Seneca Valley

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt
October 26, 2022
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Girls volleyball loses to Bethel Park

Adam Degenhardt and Jacob Staley
October 19, 2022

Purb Take podcast discusses the terrible start to this Steelers season

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, and Jacob Staley
October 11, 2022
The Baldwin Fighting Highlanders football team plays in WPIAL 5A section.

Following difficult start, football team looks to earn more wins

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, and Jacob Staley
October 7, 2022
Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett played the second half of last Sundays game and will be the starter this week.

Steelers right to move on to Pickett

Adam Degenhardt, Sports Editor
October 5, 2022
Senior golfer Carson Gregg is a caddie at South Hills Country Club.

Gregg caddies “fore” a future career in golf management

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt
October 3, 2022
The Baldwin Varsity Football Team plays in the 5A Division.

After strong start, football team loses to Peters Township

Jacob Staley and Adam Degenhardt
October 3, 2022
The Baldwin Highlanders varsity football team competes in the 5A division.

Football team loses lead, falls to Bethel Park

Adam Degenhardt and Jacob Staley
September 26, 2022

Video story: Girls volleyball loses to Canon-Mac

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt
September 21, 2022

Purb Take podcast previews the Steeler season

Carson Chapel, Adam Degenhardt, and Jacob Staley
September 9, 2022
The Baldwin Girls Varsity Volleyball team plays in the 4A division.

Girls volleyball falls to Fox Chapel

Carson Chapel and Adam Degenhardt
September 8, 2022
The Baldwin Varsity Football Team plays in the 5A Division.

Football team has high hopes for T.J. game, rest of season

Carson Chapel, Jacob Staley, and Adam Degenhardt
September 2, 2022
A new year brings a new seating arrangement in the cafeteria.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Baldwin returns for the first day of school

August 29, 2022

Purb Take podcast makes picks for NBA Finals

Carson Chapel, Andrew Barrett, Jacob Staley, and Adam Degenhardt
June 2, 2022
Gunnas new album is mediocre, but still bringing him success.

Gunna’s mediocre album still a hit on TikTok

Adam Degenhardt, Club Member
January 27, 2022
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