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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
Colton Brain

Colton Brain, Staff Writer

Colton Brain is a senior and a third-year staff writer. He is a big sports fan and especially loves football and baseball. He loves to give his takes on the NFL and MLB.

Final Purb Take podcast of the year looks at sports highlights of last four years

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
June 3, 2021

Purb Take looks at possible roster moves for the Pens

Mason Hurley, Colton Brain, and Ethan Spozarski
June 1, 2021
The Penguins have made early playoff exits for several years in a row. Image courtesy Pittsburgh Penguins

Pens face a big offseason after another early playoff exit

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
May 28, 2021
Junior Abbey Herrle is this years female Purbalite Athlete of the year.

Herrle named Purbalite Female Athlete of the Year

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
May 28, 2021

New installment of MLB the Show keeps this video game strong

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
May 20, 2021

Purb Take podcast debates baseball, NFL draft

Colton Brain, Ethan Spozarski, and Mason Hurley
May 4, 2021

Purb Take podcast offers baseball, hockey predictions

Ethan Spozarski, Colton Brain, and Mason Hurley
April 15, 2021
Boys volleyball loses to Canon Mac

Boys volleyball loses to Canon Mac

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
April 9, 2021

Purb Take podcast offers final picks for March Madness

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
March 29, 2021
The Steelers are off to a bumpy start to the 2021 season.

Offseason moves ominous for Steelers

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
March 26, 2021
About 50 students walked out of class fourth period today to protest what they called the school's insufficient response to sexual abuse and harassment allegations.

Students protest school’s response to abuse allegations

Eli Traud, Brooke Scanlon, and Colton Brain
March 22, 2021

Purb Take podcast talks March Madness

Ethan Spozarski, Colton Brain, and Paul Kercher
March 18, 2021
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level

Girls basketball team’s winning streak comes to an end with playoff loss

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
March 8, 2021
Doug Graff shows off his book which he published through Amazon.

[Photo] Teacher Doug Graff publishes gratitude journal

Brooke Scanlon and Maddison Houser
February 23, 2021
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level

District to re-evaluate hoops mask policy for playoffs

Izzy Swanson, Colton Brain, and Mason Hurley
February 11, 2021

Purb Take podcast offers Super Bowl predictions

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
February 4, 2021

Purb Take podcast previews NFC, AFC championship games

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
January 22, 2021
James Harden has moved from the Houston Rockets to the Brooklyn Nets.

Opinion: Harden move shows what’s wrong with the NBA

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
January 14, 2021
The Steelers are off to a bumpy start to the 2021 season.

Column: After crushing loss, Steelers face big questions about their future

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
January 11, 2021

Purb Take podcast previews opening weekend of NLF playoffs

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
January 8, 2021
The Steelers are off to a bumpy start to the 2021 season.

Struggling Steelers need to get offense moving again

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
December 18, 2020
The wrestling regular season was set to begin on Wednesday against West Mifflin, but was halted due to the governor’s decision.

Keith Mincin, wrestling

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
December 15, 2020

Purb Take podcast discuss Steelers loss, NFL leaders, college results

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
December 8, 2020
Senior Justin Bochter hopes to qualify for WPIALs in wrestling this season.

Bochter aims for WPIALs in wrestling

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
December 3, 2020

Podcast: Purb Take discusses Steelers, Chiefs, Ravens

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Paul Kercher
November 23, 2020

PurbTake podcast discusses Steelers’ win, Penn State’s loss

Colton Brain and Mason Hurley
November 2, 2020
Boys soccer beats Hempfield in a blowout game.

After first-round playoff win, boys soccer readies for Peters Township showdown

Colton Brain, Abby Hutchinson, and Leila Usanovic
October 29, 2020
The Steelers are off to a bumpy start to the 2021 season.

Opinion: Steelers have a lot to prove against Baltimore, but enjoy this perfect start

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
October 27, 2020

Podcast: Boys soccer readies for second straight trip to playoffs

Colton Brain and Paul Kercher
October 20, 2020

Podcast: Golf team reflects on success, looks to playoffs

Colton Brain, Sports Editor
October 5, 2020
The new No Place for Hate group aims to make Baldwin a more welcoming community for everyone.

New group aims to make Baldwin “No Place for Hate”

Lena Barakat and Colton Brain
September 29, 2020
Senior Aidan Greenaway sits socially distant while working on an assignment on the first day of in person school.

Students finally return, but to a changed building

Lindsay Bonetti, Maddison Houser, and Colton Brain
September 14, 2020
Students return to schools to a different school environment than ever before.

Students finally return, but to a changed building

Lindsay Bonetti, Maddison Houser, and Colton Brain
September 14, 2020
Actor Steve Carell and writer Greg Daniels have reunited to make the Netflix series "Space Force."

Review:`Space Force’ fails to achieve liftoff

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020
Friday night football games, with performances by the marching band and cheerleaders, are a community tradition.

Column: Fall sports athletes face uncertainty

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
May 30, 2020

Purb Take discusses top international athletes

Jaiman White, Colton Brain, Victoria Di Cesare, and Mason Hurley
May 29, 2020
“The Match” put Peyton Manning and Tiger Woods against Tom Brady and Phil Mickelson.

`The Match’ brings in donations, unites fans

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
May 27, 2020
"MLB the Show 20" offers the kinds of improvements that fans wanted to see.

MLB the Show 20 wins again

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
May 1, 2020
Zach Pettit commits to Seton Hill to continue playing lacrosse.

Zach Pettit

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
February 26, 2020
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

2 wrestlers qualify for WPIAL tournament

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
February 24, 2020

PODCAST: Coach DeGregorio, players ready for big playoff appearance

Colton Brain and Mason Hurley
February 14, 2020
Conservatives say that social media companies have singled them out for unfair treatment due to their political views.

Technology takes over

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
February 12, 2020
Baldwin senior Tori Tamborino competes in an indoor track meet.

Tamborino wants to finish strong

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
February 11, 2020
The Boys Basketball team has beat Franklin Regional to improve their record to 3-1.

Girls basketball losses in overtime to Connellsville

Ethan Coulehan and Colton Brain
January 24, 2020
The MLB needs to use the Astros as an example that cheating will absolutely not be tolerated.

Opinion: Cheating Astros should be stripped of title

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Adam Sandler's role in Uncut Gems shows he is not to be taken lightly as a serious actor.

Uncut Gems creates a different kind of character for Adam Sandler

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
January 10, 2020
The ice hockey team fell to Central Catholic, 6-3.

4 ice hockey players named to all-star team

Colton Brain and Zachary Wyse
January 9, 2020
The Baldwin wresting team suffered a loss last night to Bethel Park.

Wrestling team falls to Bethel

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
January 7, 2020

Podcast: Purb Take looks at Penn State vs. Ohio State, NFL, NBA rules

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, and Colton Brain
November 25, 2019
Baldwin seniors signed their National Letters of Intent on Tuesday.

Seniors sign their letters of intent

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Zachary Wyse
November 21, 2019

Cassie Carlson

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Salena Jaquay (right) and Cassie Carlson (left) have committed to playing softball in college.

[Photo] Salena Jaquay

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Golf Coach Steve Sinning stands in the team's practice facility. The team added a new putting green.

Golf swings into new facility

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
November 19, 2019

Podcast: Purbalite sportswriters discuss early NBA trends

Colton Brain, Eli Achtzehn, and Mason Hurley
November 8, 2019
Senior Olivia Lucas dresses up as Piglet from Winnie the Pooh.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Students dress up for Halloween at Baldwin

Purbalite Staff, Staff Writers
October 31, 2019
Super bowl LVII will take place on February 13, 2023.

Opinion: NFL needs to bring its best games to prime time

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
October 28, 2019
The Steelers need to pick up their play if this season is going to be salvaged. Photo via steelers.com

Opinion: Lack of offensive firepower hurting Steelers

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
October 11, 2019
Baldwin's boys and girls cross country teams compete in meets and invitationals.

Bolla earns medal at cross country invitational

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
September 9, 2019
The Baldwin girls volleyball team has won numerous section titles over the years.

Girls volleyball team wins against Oakland Catholic

Mason Hurley and Colton Brain
September 6, 2019
Staff writer Aaron Exler was able to speak on life as a multi sport athlete.

Multiple sports a hit with some athletes

Colton Brain and Mason Hurley
May 28, 2019
Senior Morgan Traud played the title role in the spring musical, "Mame."

Traud’s dream comes true with Kelly Award

Colton Brain and Evan Haggerty
May 28, 2019
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.

New podcast looks at NBA conference championships

Colton Brain, Aaron Exler, and Mason Hurley
May 21, 2019
Bailey and Brendan O'malley lead the Highlander's in WPIAL track championships.

O’Malley twins lead Highlanders at WPIAL track championships

Andrew Golvash, Aaron Exler, and Colton Brain
May 17, 2019
Pirates front office continues to strike out

Pirates front office continues to strike out

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019
MLB The Show 19 has excelled compared to last year's edition

MLB The Show exceeds expectations with new game

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
May 6, 2019
Baldwin's girls tennis team competes in the fall, and boys compete in the spring.

Boys tennis readies for crucial match against West Allegheny

Colton Brain and Aaron Exler
April 23, 2019
Boys volleyball come out on top in non-section match

Boys volleyball come out on top in non-section match

Mason Hurley and Colton Brain
April 16, 2019
Serving as a leader: Junior Remy Davic faces an opponent at a match during the beginning of the season. Davic has been playing tennis since the third grade and has shown success over the years.

Davic wreaks havoc on court

Colton Brain and Ethan Coulehan
April 8, 2019
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Boys volleyball team earns section win against Moon

Andrew Golvash and Colton Brain
April 5, 2019
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Boys volleyball loses tough section match

Colton Brain and Aaron Exler
April 3, 2019
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis drops non-section match

Mason Hurley and Colton Brain
March 22, 2019
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Boys volleyball shows promise in scrimmage

Andrew Golvash and Colton Brain
March 20, 2019
The NFL Combine took place for several prospects trying to get drafted in April's NFL Draft.

Podcast: Staff writers analyze the NFL Combine

Andrew Golvash, Colton Brain, and Aaron Exler
March 13, 2019
"The Prodigy" lacks traits to make it a horror movie worth remembering.

“The Prodigy” fails to be a movie worth remembering

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
March 13, 2019
Brown motions to fans after a game. Brown is now signed to the Raiders for the 2019 season.

Antonio Brown drama comes to a close

Colton Brain, Staff Writer
March 11, 2019
Sophomore Nikki Kosco swims the 200 Yard Freestyle.

Boys and girls swim team look to make WPIAL’s

Colton Brain and Andrew Golvash
February 6, 2019
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