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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
Purbalite seniors evaluate their fours years of high school at Baldwin .

Senior Farewell: Learn to embrace who you really are

May 26, 2022
The Penguins have made early playoff exits for several years in a row.

It’s time for the Pens to make some tough decisions

May 18, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Baseball team defeats Pine-Richland

May 12, 2022
Sophomore Adam Ledbetter is on the varsity baseball team.

Ledbetter steps up in varsity baseball role

May 10, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Baseball gets big win at Washington Wild Things Stadium

May 5, 2022
The Pittsburgh Steelers drafted 7 players in the 2022 NFL Draft.

Opinion: Steelers get an A+ after the draft

May 4, 2022
The Baldwin girls softball team plays at the 6A level.

Girls softball falls to Bethel

May 3, 2022
The Penguins have made early playoff exits for several years in a row.

Opinion: Penguins will fall to Rangers in 6

May 2, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Baseball defeats Quaker Valley to break losing streak

April 29, 2022
Harrolds podcast discusses every Best Picture winner since the start of the Academy Awards.

Harrold’s podcast revisits Oscar winners

April 28, 2022
Saras talks all things sports for the listeners on his new podcast.

Saras starts podcast to share his sports opinions

April 28, 2022
Baldwin staff members share their opinions on movies and sports on a radio show and two podcasts.

Baldwin staff members share opinions through podcasts, radio

April 28, 2022
The Baldwin girls softball team plays at the 6A level.

Softball falls to Chartier Valley

April 28, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Baseball falls to Lebo, 6-3

April 27, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Baseball falls to Mt. Lebanon in extra innings

April 26, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Varsity baseball drops two games over the weekend

April 25, 2022

Pitt’s Tre Tipton talks college football with Purb Take podcast

April 21, 2022
Two Baldwin boys doubles tennis teams competed at sectionals Tuesday, placing fifth and 13th out of 16 teams.

Boys tennis doubles fall short at sectionals

April 20, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Varsity baseball falls to Hempfield

April 13, 2022
Handprints could be seen on the stalls of the third-floor boys bathroom this afternoon.

[Photo] Bathroom vandalism leads to shutdown of senior handprints

April 6, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Baseball falls to Norwin again

April 6, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Boys baseball loses long game vs Norwin

April 5, 2022
Girls softball defeated Steel Valley 6-5.

Varsity softball defeats Steel Valley

April 4, 2022
The Boys Varsity Baseball team plays in the 6A division.

Boys baseball defeats TJ

April 1, 2022
The Varsity team went 3-1 during their time in Myrtle Beach.

Varsity baseball takes three of four to start the season

March 29, 2022

Chris Mack of 93.7 The Fan talks Pens, Steelers with Purb Take podcast team

March 22, 2022
The NHL had 33 trades happen on March 21st which is an NHL record.

NHL trade deadline produces a lot of deals

March 22, 2022

Purb Take talks March Madness tourney brackets

March 17, 2022
Mitch Trubisky is signing a two-year deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers.

Opinion: signing Trubisky isn’t the worst idea

March 14, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

Ice hockey loses to Peters in quarterfinal playoff game

March 9, 2022
The St. Gabes Girls CYO team won their championship on Sunday.

Baldwin student lead 2 CYO teams to championships

March 1, 2022
3 Baldwin wrestlers went to Day 2, however came up short of states.

5 Baldwin wrestlers qualify for WPIALs

February 28, 2022
The Penguins have made early playoff exits for several years in a row.

Penguins need to capitalize on their opportunities

February 25, 2022
Junior Madison Benedict, alumni Ryan Milan and Jake Mysliwczyk working to broadcast a basketball game. The team consists of both Baldwin graduates and current students.

[Photo] Baldwin alums return with live sports coverage

February 25, 2022
Freshman Abby Rexrode (left) placed first overall in the Diamond division at gymnastics states.

Freshman Rexrode wins states in gymnastics

February 22, 2022
James and Nate Wesling both play on the Varsity basketball team.

Wesling brothers look to make memories, achieve playoff success

February 16, 2022

Video story: Competitive cheer reaches semifinals at nationals

February 16, 2022

Video story: Hockey falls to Lebo

February 15, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

Varsity hockey team keeps win streak alive vs Canon Mac

February 11, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

Ice hockey gets a statement victory over Peters

February 9, 2022
Ryan Bigley will be attending the University of Delaware to cheer at a Division I level.

Ryan Bigley

February 8, 2022

Purb Take podcast offers Super Bowl predictions

February 7, 2022
The Washington Commanders have come out with a new name after 2 seasons.

Washington Commanders name brings mixed reactions

February 4, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

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 defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

Ice hockey team falls to Seneca Valley

January 14, 2022

Podcast: Purb Take team offers wild card playoff predictions

January 14, 2022
Swim team loses their final meet of the season.

Swim teams lose to USC, but have a strong night

January 13, 2022
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

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 defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

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 defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

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 defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

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 defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

Ice hockey team adjusts to AAA, moves forward

November 18, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

Ice Hockey rallies to defeat Cathedral Prep

November 16, 2021
The NFL as of 1 p.m. on Tuesday night the NFL free agency has gone crazy.

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 defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

Baldwin ice hockey defeats Canon Mac in close game

November 10, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

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 defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

Hockey team falls to Seneca in OT

October 29, 2021

Purb Take podcast interviews Penguins broadcaster

October 25, 2021
The Penguins have made early playoff exits for several years in a row.

Pens start off season better than expected

October 22, 2021
Girls volleyball picks up big win during senior rec

Girls volleyball picks up big win during senior rec

October 20, 2021

Girls Tennis

October 20, 2021
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team defeated lost their quarterfinal game on Tuesday.

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
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