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The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Ben Majcher

Ben Majcher, Sports Editor

Sports Editor Ben Majcher is a senior and a third-year member of the Purbalite. He can be found watching the Pirates or on a fantasy sports app.

Sophomore Max Galentine throws the ball to a reciever during warmups.

Football team looks to continue improvement on offense

Nico Macurak, Ben Majcher, and Logan Connelly
October 3, 2025

Purb Take discusses Steelers, Penn State, Ryder Cup

Nico Macurak, Ben Majcher, Jackson Presto, and Gavin Sakely
September 30, 2025
Seniors Nicholas Huschak and Caleb Scheller lead the team out before the game against West Mifflin.

Challenges continue for struggling football team

Nico Macurak, Ben Majcher, and Logan Connelly
September 25, 2025

Purb Take podcast discuss Steelers, Pitt losses

Nico Macurak, Ben Majcher, and Jackson Presto
September 15, 2025
Aug 1, 2025; Denver, Colorado, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Don Kelly (12) during the first inning against the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Kelly deserves another season leading Bucs

Ben Majcher, Staff Writer
September 12, 2025
The Highlanders football season starts with loss but they persevere.

Football team looks to build on positive moments

Nico Macurak, Logan Connelly, and Ben Majcher
September 5, 2025

PurbTake podcast looks at Pirates’ season

Ben Majcher and William Thurman
June 9, 2025
Junior Alex Weber is a multisport athlete at Baldwin High School

Weber balances club soccer, pole vaulting

Ben Majcher and Garrett Gusten
May 28, 2025
Caleb McNeely (left), Brett Roberts (middle), and Tyreque Reed line up for the national anthem.

For the fans

Ben Majcher and William Thurman
May 23, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates' latest season closes with a record of 76-86. Image via Pittsburgh Pirates.

Pirates are terrible, but there is hope in their farm system

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
May 9, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates' latest season closes with a record of 76-86. Image via Pittsburgh Pirates.

Firing Shelton is a start, but Cherington has to go as well

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
May 9, 2025
Junior Hayden Swanson plays for the Baldwin Boy's Tennis team.

Swanson grows into key role on tennis team

Sean Galentine and Ben Majcher
May 6, 2025

Podcast debates key picks in NFL draft

Garrett Gusten, Ben Majcher, and William Thurman
May 1, 2025
Freshman Brooke Cichon poses with her horse, Meg, and her ribbons after a competition. Photo via Brooke Cichon

They’re not horsing around

Lily Baumgardner, Ben Majcher, and Sean Galentine
April 29, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates' latest season closes with a record of 76-86. Image via Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bucs return to PNC Park after rough start to season

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
April 3, 2025
The Baldwin High school softball team competes in the WPIAL Class 6A division.

Softball team defeated Peters in first section game

Brielle Fisher and Ben Majcher
April 1, 2025
The Pittsburgh Pirates' latest season closes with a record of 76-86. Image via Pittsburgh Pirates.

Bucs head into season with depleted roster

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
March 27, 2025

Purb Take podcast discusses Pirates’ roster questions

Garrett Gusten, Ben Majcher, and William Thurman
March 12, 2025
Baldwin's Zach Auel has won a college scholarship for caddying. Gary Evans (from left), Auel, Tyler Feth, and Karen Evans are pictured at the Evans Scholarship interviews. Photo via Gary Evans.

Auel earns four-year scholarship through caddying at country club

Ben Majcher and Sean Galentine
March 4, 2025

Video story: Unified bocce advances to regionals

Garrett Gusten, Ben Majcher, Alayna Scanlon, and Ethan Stock
March 4, 2025
Major League Baseball consists of 30 different teams between the National and American league. Photo via MLB

Robot umps have come to baseball’s spring training

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
March 3, 2025
The Baldwin Outdoor Track and Field team competes in the spring season.

2 girls relay teams earn medals at indoor championships

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
February 24, 2025
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls basketball falls in second round to South Fayette

Madison Hamilton and Ben Majcher
February 20, 2025
Mack Dempsey is a junior ice hockey player at Baldwin High School.

Dempsey has established himself as a leader on hockey team

Ben Majcher and Sean Galentine
February 19, 2025
Pittsburgh Pirates play in the Central Division of the National League.

After uneventful offseason, Pirates head into spring training

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
February 13, 2025
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Cheer team takes 4th in mat, 9th in game day at nationals

Ben Majcher and Hritika Pokhrel
February 12, 2025
The Unified Bocce Team competes in the winter sport season.

Unified bocce falls to South Park

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
February 5, 2025

Video story: Student Made market brings holiday cheer

Arpan Basnet, Ben Majcher, and Emma Powell
December 18, 2024
Junior Max Marzina dribbles the ball down the court against Shaler.

Boys basketball wins first two games of season

Ben Majcher and Sean Galentine
December 9, 2024
Major League Baseball consists of 30 different teams between the National and American league. Photo via MLB

‘Golden At-Bat’ proposal is a swing and a miss

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
December 4, 2024
Rocket League is one of the two video games that the Baldwin esports program plays. Photo via Brendan Harris

Rocket League falls in first round of playoffs

Ben Majcher and William Thurman
December 3, 2024

Fight Night podcast discusses UFC 309

Sean Galentine, Garrett Gusten, and Ben Majcher
November 20, 2024
The Pittsburgh Pirates' latest season closes with a record of 76-86. Image via Pittsburgh Pirates.

2 new assistant coaches should help young Pirates grow

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
November 14, 2024
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on track to make important moves this offseason. Image Via Pittsburgh Pirates.

A few smart signings could make a difference for Pirates

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
November 8, 2024

Video story: Trunk or Treat brings Halloween spirit to young students

Maddy Behr, Rhiannon Diffendal, Ben Majcher, and Josephine Wysocki
October 31, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

The 2024 school year brings new teachers

October 29, 2024
The Yankees and Dodgers will play in the World Series. Photo via Wikimedia Commons

Pitching should give Yankees the edge in World Series

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
October 21, 2024

Boys soccer wins second game in a row

Sean Galentine, Ben Majcher, and Trevor Brain
October 7, 2024
The Yankees and Dodgers will play in the World Series. Photo via Wikimedia Commons

MLB divisional playoffs feature key matchups

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
October 4, 2024
The Pittsburgh Pirates' latest season closes with a record of 76-86. Image via Pittsburgh Pirates.

Opinion: Pirates made some improvements this year

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
October 1, 2024
Brown plays middle linebacker and offensive line for the Highlanders.

Brown recognized by Steelers for leadership skills

Garrett Gusten and Ben Majcher
September 30, 2024
Science teacher Brianne Goodwin fell in love with science because of her high school physics teacher.

High school teacher inspired Goodwin’s love of science

Ben Majcher, Multimedia Editor
September 16, 2024
GZA is a rapper out of New York.

Essential Listening: ‘Liquid Swords’ often sounds like a Wu-Tang record

Ben Majcher, Staff Writer
May 31, 2024
"One of Wun" is the latest album from popular rapper Gunna. Photo via Spotify.

New Gunna album is solid, but unexceptional

Ben Majcher, Staff Writer
May 24, 2024

Video story: Baldwin hosts Special Olympics Spring Invitational

Seth Franco, Aria Majcher, and Ben Majcher
May 13, 2024
Pittsburgh Pirates play in the Central Division of the National League.

Bucs fans await debut of Skenes

Ben Majcher, Staff writer
May 8, 2024
Pittsburgh native Fedd The God’s new album Soul Searching is unfortunately disappointing. Photo via Taylor Gang Entertainment.

New album from Fedd the God won’t convert anyone

Ben Majcher, Staff Writer
May 1, 2024

Ben & Boros podcast discusses the struggling Pirates

Connor Boros, Seth Franco, and Ben Majcher
April 30, 2024
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball comes up short against Seneca Valley

Ben Majcher and Seth Franco
April 24, 2024
The Pirates are a team in the NL Central. Image via MLB.com.

Bucs off to fast start, but fans should be cautious

Ben Majcher, Staff Writers
April 2, 2024
MLB The Show 24 cover. featuring Vladimir Guerrero Jr. Photo Credits Sony Interactive Entertainment.

This year’s ‘MLB The Show’ video game offers more of the same

Ben Majcher, Staff Writer
March 21, 2024
Mason's new album disappoints fans

Rapper Mason’s latest album won’t draw new fans

Ben Majcher, Staff writer
March 19, 2024

Podcast discusses Pirates’ spring training

Connor Boros and Ben Majcher
March 12, 2024
Schoolboy Q doesn't deliver with newest album

‘Blue Lips’ falls short of rapper’s earlier efforts

Ben Majcher, Staff writer
March 11, 2024
The boys basketball team won against Peters Township 61- 57 on Tuesday night.

Boys basketball defeats NA, moves on to face Lebo

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, and Ben Majcher
February 26, 2024
The Pittsburgh Pirates are on track to make important moves this offseason. Image Via Pittsburgh Pirates.

Cherrington has not made Pirates better

Ben Majcher, Staff Writer
February 15, 2024
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey loses to Cathedral Prep

Ben Majcher, Staff Writer
February 9, 2024
New 'ted" series by Seth Macfarlane. Photo courtesy of Peacock.

Fans of ‘Ted’ will like new TV series

Ben Majcher, Staff Writer
January 29, 2024

Video story: Wrestling team falls to Bethel Park

Aria Majcher and Ben Majcher
January 26, 2024

Podcast debates new signings by the Pirates

Connor Boros and Ben Majcher
January 19, 2024
Travis Scott has named his current tour the Circus Maximus tour. Travis Scott by Brandon Dull is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED.

Scott’s tour re-energizes rap scene

Aria Majcher and Ben Majcher
December 11, 2023
Baseball United adds a team in places without baseball. Photo via Flickr

New baseball league sets up in Middle East, South Asia

Ben Majcher, Club Member
November 1, 2023
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