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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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Ethan Spozarski

Ethan Spozarski, Sports Editor

Ethan Spozarski is a sports editor in his third year on staff. He is known for his love of sports and can be found working on his Madden franchise team.

All content by Ethan Spozarski
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey team takes clutch win against USC on senior night

January 28, 2022

Podcast: Purb Take team offers NFL conference championship picks

January 28, 2022

Video: Ice hockey falls to Pine-Richland

January 21, 2022

Podcast: Purb Take team predicts second week of NFL playoffs

January 21, 2022
Junior James Wesling set a Baldwin High School record on Tuesday by scoring 48 points as the Highlanders defeated Bethel Park 86-66. 

Wesling sets Baldwin record to lead boys hoops to victory over Bethel Park

January 19, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey team falls to Seneca Valley

January 14, 2022

Podcast: Purb Take team offers wild card playoff predictions

January 14, 2022
Swimmers set 27 personal bests and defeat Seton

Swim teams lose to USC, but have a strong night

January 13, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey defeats number one NA

January 11, 2022

Purb Take team discusses Steelers win, college football championship

January 10, 2022

Series may be unrealistic, but that makes it fun

January 6, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey falls to Bethel Park in final seconds

January 4, 2022

The Purb Take crew offers their perspectives on holiday tradtions

December 22, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey defeats Cathedral Prep

December 22, 2021

Purb Take discusses Steelers, Kenny Pickett’s decision

December 21, 2021
These five classic Christmas movies stand out among the rest.

The 17 School Days of Christmas: These 5 Christmas productions rise above the rest

December 16, 2021
After dropping their two most recent games to North Allegheny and Pine-Richland, the Highlanders see the competitiveness in the AAA division but are looking to bounce back and climb in the standings.

Ice hockey team adjusting to high-quality opposition in AAA

December 16, 2021

Disney+ sparks childhood memories

December 7, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Hockey team falls to NA

December 7, 2021

Purb Take discusses Pitt championship, college football playoffs

December 6, 2021
Senior Carson Kress has been playing hockey for fourteen years, and looks to make this year the best.

Kress turns longtime hockey experience into achievement

December 6, 2021

Purb Take podcast talks baseball with BHS alum from DK Pittsburgh Sports

December 2, 2021

Video story: Ice hockey shuts out Central Catholic

December 1, 2021

Purb Take podcast discusses Steelers loss, Pitt victory

November 22, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey team adjusts to AAA, moves forward

November 18, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice Hockey rallies to defeat Cathedral Prep

November 16, 2021
The NFL has been fining NFL teams and players excessively this season.

Opinion: NFL fines getting out of control

November 15, 2021
Cheer team member Jordan Gremba cheers before performing a jump.

SLIDESHOW: Competitive cheer team remains undefeated

November 8, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Baldwin ice hockey defeats Canon Mac in close game

November 10, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey team defeats Peters Township

November 5, 2021

Video story: Students, staff step up for blood drive

November 3, 2021
The competitive cheer team had another successful competition on Sunday in Johnstown, placing first in the mat division and second with their game day routine.

Cheer team earns bid to nationals

November 1, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Hockey team falls to Seneca in OT

October 29, 2021

Purb Take podcast interviews Penguins broadcaster

October 25, 2021
Penguins off to a pretty good start to the 2021 season.

Pens start off season better than expected

October 22, 2021
The girls volleyball won against Peters on Tuesday.

Girls volleyball picks up big win during senior rec

October 20, 2021

Girls Tennis

October 20, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Hockey team falls to USC in OT

October 15, 2021
The Baldwin varsity football team defeated Hempfield on Friday.

Football team shares credit for shutout win over Hempfield

October 12, 2021

Podcast: Writer from The Athletic previews Pens season

October 11, 2021
The ice hockey team warms up before the game.

[Photo] Ice hockey opens season with win over Bethel

October 8, 2021
The Baldwin varsity football team defeated Hempfield on Friday.

Big plays secure win over Norwin for football team

October 4, 2021
The Steelers are off to a bumpy start to the 2021 season.

Opinion: Steelers need to address issues now to save season

September 28, 2021

Purb Take previews Steelers v. Bengals showdown

September 23, 2021
The girls volleyball won against Peters on Tuesday.

Girls volleyball falls to Lebo

September 22, 2021

Purb Take returns to discuss NFL week one

September 10, 2021
While it was a scary time, Zegeer said she and the other teachers in the building tried to not let the tension affect them too much.

Mary Zeeger, Math Teacher

September 10, 2021

Video story: The Class of 2021 graduates

June 9, 2021
Senior Juliana Fedorko walking to receive her diploma.

Slideshow: BHS Class of 2021 commencement

June 9, 2021

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

June 3, 2021

Purb Take looks at possible roster moves for the Pens

June 1, 2021
Roderick Wilson, a security guard at Baldwin High School, is known for his enthusiastic morning greetings to students and for attending school sports events.

Security guard’s passion for positivity stretches from activism to morning greetings

May 27, 2021
Penguins off to a pretty good start to the 2021 season.

Column: Islanders will provide a battle, but Pens will win

May 14, 2021
The Girls Softball team falls to Mt. Lebanon on Monday night.

Girls softball team falls to Mt. Lebanon

May 11, 2021
The boys hockey team gather one last time with Dr. Lutz and Mr. Saras around the Pen and State Cups.

For hockey players, becoming champions was unfinished business

May 7, 2021

Video story: Baldwin celebrates return of state champion ice hockey team

May 6, 2021

Purb Take podcast debates baseball, NFL draft

May 4, 2021
Boys varsity hockey team won the 2A state championship game.

Ice hockey team celebrates state title

April 26, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Champions: Ice hockey team takes Pens Cup with 2-0 win over Franklin Regional

April 21, 2021
Brooke Shannon plays in a 2019 game for the girls lacrosse team. Photo contributed by Brooke Shannon

Shannon working way back from injury to help lead girls lacrosse team

April 21, 2021

Purb Take podcast offers baseball, hockey predictions

April 15, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey defeats TJ in semi-final tournament game

April 15, 2021
The girls volleyball team defeated Mt. Lebanon at the senior rec game.

Boys volleyball defeats Moon

April 8, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey defeats Penn-Trafford in first-round playoff game

April 6, 2021

Purb Take podcast offers final picks for March Madness

March 29, 2021

Purb Take podcast talks March Madness

March 18, 2021
March madness after a year off has returned in full force!

Opinion: March Madness returns with eyes on Big 10

March 15, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Ice hockey defeats Shaler, 5-2

March 12, 2021

Video story: Ice hockey falls to TJ in first loss of season

March 10, 2021

Video story: Ice hockey defeats South Fayette on senior rec night

March 2, 2021

Video story: Ice hockey team remains unbeaten with win over West Allegheny

February 23, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Nowicki helps ice hockey team remain undefeated

February 9, 2021
Penguins off to a pretty good start to the 2021 season.

Opinion: Penguins show signs of struggle early on

February 8, 2021

Purb Take podcast offers Super Bowl predictions

February 4, 2021

Purb Take podcast previews NFC, AFC championship games

January 22, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team competes in the 3A division.

Nowicki leads ice hockey team to overtime win

January 19, 2021
The NFL has been fining NFL teams and players excessively this season.

Opinion: Watch for the Saints, Bills, and Packers this weekend

January 15, 2021
Marisol, a highly talented Latino student played by actress Cree Cicchino, is blossoming into an important role in the show.

Mr. Iglesias after finishes their third season and is excelling

January 12, 2021

Purb Take podcast previews opening weekend of NLF playoffs

January 8, 2021
With Christmas just a few days away, its time for last-minute shoppers to get shopping.

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Time to tackle last-minute shopping

December 23, 2020
During this shutdown, the hockey team has decided to work on personal growth and staying in shape. 

Lorenzo Shipley, ice hockey

December 15, 2020

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

December 8, 2020
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