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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
Jackson Sgattoni

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Jackson Sgattoni is a junior and a first-year Purbalite member. He can be found playing baseball, basketball, golf, and video games.

Sophomore Michael Qualich has high hopes for the 1st round of the WPIAL golf matches.

Quallich, Dempsey qualify for WPIAL golf championships

Nico Macurak and Jackson Sgattoni
September 17, 2024
Baldwin’s boys soccer team competes in the fall sports season

Boys soccer team plays Blackhawk to a draw

Jackson Sgattoni and Trevor Brain
September 11, 2024
Junior Noah Saccani carries the ball down the field against Fox Chapel on Aug. 30.

Football team looks turn hard work into results this season

Jackson Sgattoni, Trevor Brain, and Olivia O’Malley
September 6, 2024
The Baldwin boys golf team plays in the 3A division.

Golf team falls just short to Thomas Jefferson

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
September 4, 2024
The one seeded Boston Celtics are matched up against the fifth seeded Dallas Mavericks in the 2024 NBA Finals. Photo via ESPN

Mavericks should be able to take NBA Finals

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
June 3, 2024

Purb Take podcast talks Paul Skenes, Pirates

Dom Brown, Jackson Sgattoni, Nico Macurak, and Nick Burg
May 22, 2024

Video story: Boys volleyball falls in playoffs

Dom Brown, Adam Degenhardt, and Jackson Sgattoni
May 17, 2024
Seniors signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers.

Seniors sign college letters of intent

Purbalite Staff
May 10, 2024
The Lakers have been a very dominant team throughout the NBA in the past few decades. Image via NBA

Lebron’s uncertain future means the Lakers should consider rebuild

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
May 8, 2024
DiCesaro helps lay foundation for the future of Baldwin Boys lax.

DiCesaro helps lacrosse team build for the future

Nico Macurak and Jackson Sgattoni
May 2, 2024
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball defeats Peters in five sets

Jackson Sgattoni and Dom Brown
April 17, 2024
The Baldwin boys lacrosse team plays in the 3A division.

Boys lacrosse loses to Peters Township

Nick Burg and Jackson Sgattoni
April 15, 2024

Purb Take podcast debates Sweet 16 of men’s bracket

Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, Jackson Sgattoni, and Zach Wiatrowski
March 26, 2024
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball team struggles at tourney

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
March 25, 2024

Video story: Boys volleyball falls to Norwin

Nico Macurak and Jackson Sgattoni
March 21, 2024
The boys varsity volleyball team competes during the spring sports season.

Boys volleyball falls to South Fayette

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
March 18, 2024
Baldwin High School is represented by the fighting highlander mascot.

Winter sports teams make memories

Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, Jackson Sgattoni, and Jacob Staley
March 18, 2024
Star quarterback Russell Wilson has signed a $1.2 million deal with the Pittsburgh Steelers. Russell Wilson by Larry Maurer is licensed under CC BY 2.0 DEED.

Signing Wilson will be a huge move for Steelers

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
March 12, 2024
The MLB has 30 teams, divided equally between the National League and the American League. Courtesy of the MLB.

Expansion would be a great idea for baseball

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
February 28, 2024
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling team takes 4th place at Montour Duals

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
February 12, 2024

Podcast: Purb Take team previews the Super Bowl

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Nico Macurak, and Jackson Sgattoni
February 9, 2024
Stephen Curry and Sabrina Ionescu are set to face off in a three-point contest during All-Star Weekend.

Curry to face Ionescu in latest ‘battle of the sexes’

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
February 6, 2024
The Highlanders watch their team play while on the bench.

Hockey team loses to NA

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
January 26, 2024

Video: Ice hockey loses to Pine-Richland

Kenzie Hirt, Nico Macurak, and Jackson Sgattoni
January 22, 2024
Junior Leah Moeller embraces a position change in competitive cheer competitions.

Moeller steps up for cheer team

Jackson Sgattoni and Brendan Harris
January 18, 2024
Baldwin high school's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team sweeps Neighborhood Academy

Nick Burg and Jackson Sgattoni
January 11, 2024
The Steelers need to pick up their play if this season is going to be salvaged. Photo via steelers.com

Is the Standard still the Standard?

Jackson Sgattoni and Jacob Staley
December 22, 2023
Baldwin high school's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team falls to Carlynton

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
December 21, 2023
The Baldwin varsity ice hockey team plays in the 3A division.

Ice hockey rally falls short in OT

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
December 19, 2023
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

3 wrestlers win their weight classes at tournament

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
December 11, 2023
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Podcast debates holiday movies

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Sean Galentine, and Jackson Sgattoni
December 11, 2023
Baldwin high school's bowling team competes at Legacy Lanes in Whitehall.

Bowling team sweeps Canon-Mac

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
November 30, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast discusses Steelers after Matt Canada

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Jackson Sgattoni, and Zach Wiatrowski
November 29, 2023
The Fighting Highlander mascot in the BHS main gym represents all of Baldwin's sports teams.

‘Relegation’ proposal would let struggling teams drop down a level

Jacob Staley, Adam Degenhardt, Jackson Sgattoni, Nico Macurak, and Kevin Hutchinson
November 13, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast discusses losses by Steelers, Pitt, Pens

Jackson Sgattoni, Ethan Stock, and Zach Winkowski
October 30, 2023
The World Series looks to be an exciting matchup.

2 long-shot teams set to battle in World Series

Jackson Sgattoni
October 26, 2023
Valorant is a first person shooter, that was released in 2020. Photo via Riot Games

Esports Valorant team falls to Carlisle

Jackson Sgattoni and Nick Burg
October 26, 2023

Purb Take discusses Steelers win, losses by Pitt, Penn State

Jacob Staley, Nico Macurak, Nick Burg, and Jackson Sgattoni
October 23, 2023

Yinzer Chronicles podcast talks Pens, NFL Week 6 games

Dom Brown, Kevin Hutchinson, Jackson Sgattoni, and Zach Wiatrowski
October 16, 2023
Senior Mikey Fry is captain of the boys soccer team.

Fry has stepped up as soccer captain

Nico Macurak and Jackson Sgattoni
October 16, 2023
Baldwin's boys and girls cross country teams compete in WPIALs

Cross country teams compete at Youthtowne Invitational

Dom Brown, Nico Macurak, and Jackson Sgattoni
October 2, 2023
High prices for sports often discourage players. Photo Courtesy Christopher Bruno via Wikimedia Commons

Boys soccer loses to USC

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
September 27, 2023

Video story: After loss to NA, football team looks to Bethel matchup

Nick Burg and Jackson Sgattoni
September 20, 2023
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast breaks down Sunday’s NFL action

Adam Degenhardt, Nico Macurak, Jacob Staley, and Jackson Sgattoni
September 11, 2023
Girls soccer fell to the USC Panther on Wednesday night.

Boys soccer loses to Peters Township

Jackson Sgattoni, Multimedia Editor
September 6, 2023
volleyball girls

Girls volleyball lose to Seneca Valley

Jackson Sgattoni, Staff Writer
September 1, 2023
Junior Gavin Gutendorf walks into school from the student parking lot.

[Photo] Students return to Baldwin High School on the first day of school

Purbalite Staff
August 28, 2023

The 16 School Days of Christmas: Podcast debates top holiday songs

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, Sean Galentine, and Jackson Sgattoni
December 12, 2022
After last week's Tampa Bay and Green Bay football games, it seems like age is getting to Tom Brady and Aaron Rodgers, and that these future hall of fame quarterbacks should retire.

Opinion: Age is catching up with Brady, Rodgers

Jackson Sgattoni, Club Member
November 2, 2022
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