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Flynn Travers

Flynn Travers, Staff Writer

Flynn Travers is a senior and a third-year staff writer for the Purbalite. He plays sports and watches anything sports-related. He also enjoys watching TV shows and movies.
The Purbalite Pick Em podcasts and videos take a look at upcoming sports events.

VIDEO: Purb Pick ‘Em debates Champions League soccer final

May 29, 2019
Senior Morgan Traud played the title role in the spring musical, Mame.

Traud picks up best actress nomination for Kelly Awards

May 7, 2019
New Head coach Milan Yekich for boys volleyball talks to player during practice. Yekich takes over as head coach after the 22-year tenure of former Head Coach Eric Falcione.

Boys Volleyball scores rebound victory over Peters Township

April 12, 2019
The story comes from the book Auntie Mame and it is based in the Great Depression. Similar to last year’s Honeymoon in Vegas, it is a musical comedy.

Musical brings classic to stage

April 11, 2019
A new Cinderella was born on Thursday night in the NCAA Tournament, but this time there is nothing surprising about their best player.

Morant and Murray State create new Cinderella story

March 22, 2019
Duke looks like clear favorite to win sixth national championship with Zion Williamson.

Zion Williamson, Duke look to win sixth national championship

March 20, 2019
One of the OMalley twins, Brendan, practices during the winter track season by running in the halls.

O’Malley twins excel at indoor track championship

February 26, 2019
New mentality: Longtime coach and school counselor Kyle DeGregorio is the new coach for the girls basketball team.

Familiar face sets standard

February 13, 2019
The team will be more experienced next year, with every player returning for the Highlanders.

Girls basketball wraps up with big win over Ringgold

February 12, 2019
The team returns every player next year after being one of the youngest teams in the section this year, with a squad composed of mostly sophomores.

Girls basketball looks forward to promising next season

February 5, 2019
The team returns every player next year after being one of the youngest teams in the section this year, with a squad composed of mostly sophomores.

Girls basketball earns big section win

January 25, 2019
Many sports teams change their names to be more acceptable for the present.

PODCAST: Which NFL teams need a new quarterback?

January 16, 2019
The team returns every player next year after being one of the youngest teams in the section this year, with a squad composed of mostly sophomores.

Girls basketball secures second section win

January 11, 2019
The team returns every player next year after being one of the youngest teams in the section this year, with a squad composed of mostly sophomores.

Girls hoops pick up 2 wins over break

January 2, 2019
The girls basketball team lost a close game to Fox Chapel on Friday.

Girls’ basketball loses to Peters

December 14, 2018
The NHL had 33 trades happen on March 21st which is an NHL record.

NHL expands to new team in Seattle

December 12, 2018
The team returns every player next year after being one of the youngest teams in the section this year, with a squad composed of mostly sophomores.

Girls basketball tips off with two strong performances

December 10, 2018
For most Pitt fans, this has been a dream season and simply seeing the Panthers in the ACC championship will be a big reward. Hopefully, for the program and the fans, this will be only the start of Pitt’s success in the ACC.

Pitt’s magical late-season run leads to ACC Championship

November 19, 2018
Girls volleyball team poses for a picture at the Fall pep rally.

Volleyball begins playoff fight tonight

October 29, 2018
As Myers is being transported to a maximum-security prison, the bus crashes and everybody is found dead, with Myers not there. With Halloween being the next day, needless to say suspenseful chaos breaks out.

“Halloween” builds off original movies

October 25, 2018
Leader of the rink: Senior Nathan Hobson skates for a puck in practice. Hobson plays for both the inline and ice hockey teams and is the captain for both.

Hockey loses to Armstrong

October 23, 2018
“It’s been a disappointing season because we have been right there with all of these teams and there hasn’t been much of a skill gap between all of the teams in the section,” Bell said.

Mens’ Soccer Takes Tough Loss

October 10, 2018
Yauch heading to WPIALs to be seeded, meaning and will not have to compete in the first round.

Yauch earns spot in WPIAL finals

September 21, 2018
Boys soccer team shows off school spirit. The boys team starting this season with a new coach.

Boys soccer loses to Peters Township

September 19, 2018
The Highlander football team, its 14-day quarantine over, played Norwin on Friday and lost, 28-12.

Football team continues hot streak against Moon

September 17, 2018
Bethel tied the game in the second half at 1-1, but Baldwin never gave up.

Girls soccer notches a big win, then a tough loss

September 11, 2018
Football players face off at Baldwin High School football game.

Football team moving on from tough loss, readies for Moon

September 10, 2018
It is easy to understand that Penn State felt that they had nothing to gain from this game anymore. They felt that they were supposed to win, but if they didn’t it would benefit Pitt crucially. It would make mutual recruits look to Pitt and all the excitement surrounding the win. However, that is what a real rivalry is supposed to feel like. Some of the greatest and most emotional moments in all of sports come in college football rivalries.

OPINION: Flynn Travers says Penn State is wrong for taking Pitt off schedule

September 7, 2018
Coach Cooley discusses the football teams plan for success this season.

VIDEO: Coach Cooley discusses big football win

September 4, 2018
LeBron takes mediocre Cavs to finals

LeBron takes mediocre Cavs to finals

June 4, 2018
Cream of the crop: Senior Taylor Dadig and plays softball while senior Mike Goga plays volleyball and basketball. Dadig and Goga are the 2017-2018 Purbalite Athletes of the Year.

Goga stands out in two sports

May 29, 2018
Boys volleyball loses; coach retires

Boys volleyball loses; coach retires

May 18, 2018
Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons License.

Sports team predicts Stanley Cup winners

May 11, 2018
Buffalo Sabre fans have something to cheer for

Buffalo Sabre fans have something to cheer for

May 1, 2018
The Atlanta Braves have upset the Dodgers, and the Houston Astros have stopped the hot Red Sox, setting up the MLB World Series. 

Sopata plans for a bright season

April 11, 2018
Pitt picks Duke assistant Jeff Capel as head coach

Pitt picks Duke assistant Jeff Capel as head coach

March 27, 2018
Competition between Penn Hills Indians and Pine-Richland Rams heats up

Competition between Penn Hills Indians and Pine-Richland Rams heats up

March 2, 2018
3 Baldwin wrestlers went to Day 2, however came up short of states.

Three Baldwin wrestlers qualify for WPIALs

February 26, 2018
Freshman helps lead hoops team

Freshman helps lead hoops team

February 1, 2018
The team hopes to improve on defense for the next game, as they play Bethel Park on Tuesday night at home.

Boys basketball falls short against USC

January 31, 2018

Riding hot streak, boys hoops prepares for USC

January 29, 2018
AFC and NFC Championship predictions for upcoming playoff weekend

AFC and NFC Championship predictions for upcoming playoff weekend

January 19, 2018
Purbalite Pick Em: College football championship predictions

Purbalite Pick ‘Em: College football championship predictions

January 4, 2018
Girls and boys basketball look to start season strong

Girls and boys basketball look to start season strong

December 8, 2017
Larkin signs to Mercyhurst University

Larkin signs to Mercyhurst University

November 14, 2017

3 Baldwin athletes commit to play in college

November 8, 2017
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Volleyball team’s big season comes to an end

November 1, 2017
Stahl leaves scoring legacy behind

Stahl leaves scoring legacy behind

November 1, 2017
“It’s been a disappointing season because we have been right there with all of these teams and there hasn’t been much of a skill gap between all of the teams in the section,” Bell said.

[Photo] New coach gives team new attitude

November 1, 2017
Purbalite Pick Em: Who will win the World Series?, Johnny Staley and Austin Bechtold debate

Opinion: This World Series could be a true Fall Classic

October 25, 2017

Narrow loss keeps golf team out of playoffs

September 28, 2017
Girls tennis heads to playoffs for 4th straight year

Girls tennis heads to playoffs for 4th straight year

September 21, 2017
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Girls volleyball having winning streak

September 19, 2017

Girls soccer looks to move past Peters Township loss

September 12, 2017
Boys soccer defeats Ringgold

Boys soccer defeats Ringgold

September 6, 2017
The football team earned a win over Hollidaysburgh in the first game of the season.

Friday night lights begin for BHS

September 1, 2017
Penguins travel to championship

Penguins travel to championship

May 26, 2017
Girls softball defeated Steel Valley 6-5.

Softball loss not the end of season

May 24, 2017
Boys track takes shot for championship

Boys track takes shot for championship

May 8, 2017

Hockey players team up with ex-Penguin to help special needs kids

April 28, 2017
Track and field teams score big win

Track and field teams score big win

April 19, 2017
First person: A trip to the Final Four

First person: A trip to the Final Four

April 6, 2017
Freshmen change college basketball

Freshmen change college basketball

March 29, 2017
Drake releases his playlist to the public

Drake releases his “playlist” to the public

March 27, 2017
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