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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, Sports Editor

Sports Editor Jackson Sgattoni is a senior and a second-year Purbalite member. He can be found playing baseball, basketball, and video games.

Baldwin huddles up near the middle of the field before their game.

Boys lax earns big win over Gateway

Jackson Sgattoni, Nico Macurak, and Nick Burg
April 14, 2025
The Baldwin boys baseball team competes in the 5A division

Baseball team defeats McKeesport, 16-1

Jackson Sgattoni and Trevor Brain
April 9, 2025

Purb Take breaks down men’s and women’s Final Fours

Trevor Brain, Nico Macurak, Jules Ott, and Jackson Sgattoni
April 3, 2025
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

Baseball coach to be suspended, athletic program put on probation by WPIAL

Emma Powell and Jackson Sgattoni
April 2, 2025

Purb Take discusses Steelers roster options, NBA

Trevor Brain, Olivia O’Malley, and Jackson Sgattoni
March 25, 2025
Mar 15, 2025; Charlotte, NC, USA; Duke Blue Devils forward Cooper Flagg (2) during the 2025 ACC Conference Championship game at Spectrum Center. Mandatory Credit: Jim Dedmon-Imagn Images/ File Photo

Sweet Sixteen to feature some great matchups

Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor
March 24, 2025

Fan producer Bechtold, Saras join Purb Take to talk March Madness

Nico Macurak and Jackson Sgattoni
March 19, 2025
Senior Ramil Islamov became the first wrestling WPIAL champion since 1966.

Islamov finishes record-setting wrestling career with 7th place finish at states

Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor
March 10, 2025
Senior Mary Vargo is introduced to the gym before the Bethel Park game.

Vargo looks for another basketball highlight at states

Trevor Brain and Jackson Sgattoni
March 5, 2025
Senior Ramil Islamov became the first wrestling WPIAL champion since 1966.

Islamov becomes Baldwin’s first WPIAL champion wrestler in 59 years

Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor
February 24, 2025
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Wrestling team loses to Chartiers Valley

Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor
February 6, 2025
Ramil Islamov has won the section championship for the first time in his eight years of wrestling.

Islamov works to pin down his lofty wrestling goals

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
February 3, 2025
Senior Logan Cramer lines up at center for the second period.

Ice hockey team loses in overtime to Hempfield

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
February 1, 2025
The National Football League consists of two 16-team conferences. Image courtesy of the NFL.

Bill, Eagles should move on to Super Bowl

Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor
January 24, 2025
Senior Ramil Islamov sets a new record for Baldwin Wrestling after placing 4th in the state wrestling competition.

Islamov takes first in county wrestling championships

Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor
January 21, 2025
Senior Logan Cramer lines up at center for the faceoff in the offensive zone.

Latrobe shuts out ice hockey team

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
January 14, 2025

Purb Take debates how to improve the Steelers

Trevor Brain, Nico Macurak, Emma Powell, and Jackson Sgattoni
January 13, 2025
The boys basketball team won against Peters Township 61- 57 on Tuesday night.

[Photo] Boys basketball gets back on track by dominating Ringgold

Dom Brown, Multimedia Editor
January 8, 2025
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

Islamov wins Bo Woods tournament for third time

Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor
January 6, 2025
Ramil Islamov has won the section championship for the first time in his eight years of wrestling.

Islamov breaks all-time wins record in wrestling

Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor
January 2, 2025
The Baldwin Fighting Highlander girls basketball team plays in the 5A division.

Girls basketball rallies for victory over Canon-Mac

Jackson Sgattoni and Nick Burg
December 13, 2024
Senior Ramil Islamov sets a new record for Baldwin Wrestling after placing 4th in the state wrestling competition.

Islamov takes first at wrestling tournament

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
December 9, 2024

Purb Take podcast discusses Steelers-Bengals game

Trevor Brain, Nico Macurak, and Jackson Sgattoni
December 2, 2024
Seniors signed their letters of intent to continue their academic and athletic careers.

Seniors sign their college letters of intent

Purbalite Staff
November 14, 2024
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Cheer team named grand champions at Bethel competition

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
November 7, 2024

Podcast debates the best, worst Halloween candy

Dom Brown, Nick Burg, and Jackson Sgattoni
October 31, 2024
Baldwin prepares to hike an offensive snap against Moon at the homecoming game.

Football team reflects on difficult season

Olivia O’Malley, Trevor Brain, and Jackson Sgattoni
October 31, 2024
Baldwin High School serves the Baldwin, Whitehall, and Baldwin Township communities.

WPIAL investigates Baldwin football, athletic program

Emma Powell, Nico Macurak, and Jackson Sgattoni
October 24, 2024
Sophomore Michael Quallich plays for the Baldwin golf team for his second season.

Quallich competes in state golf championships

Jackson Sgattoni, Sports Editor
October 23, 2024
Senior WIll Penrod stands out in his senior soccer season.

Penrod stands out in senior soccer season

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
October 18, 2024
The girls varsity tennis team shares words of encouragement before their matches.

Playoff loss ends positive season for girls tennis team

Trevor Brain, Jackson Sgattoni, and McKinley Beech
October 8, 2024
Baldwin lines up for a defensive play against Elizabeth Forward.

Football team to face more challenges in last half of season

Jackson Sgattoni, Trevor Brain, and Olivia O’Malley
October 2, 2024

Video story: Boys soccer loses to Montour

Arpan Basnet, Nico Macurak, and Jackson Sgattoni
September 30, 2024
Sophomore Michael Quallich plays for the Baldwin golf team for his second season.

Quallich returns to WPIAL golf finals

Jackson Sgattoni, Molly Gorman, and Nico Macurak
September 25, 2024
Baldwin High School's boys and girls varsity soccer teams compete in WPIAL's 4a division.

Boys soccer loses to West Allegheny

Jackson Sgattoni and Nico Macurak
September 20, 2024
Sophomore Michael Quallich plays for the Baldwin golf team for his second season.

Quallich, Dempsey qualify for WPIAL golf championships

Nico Macurak and Jackson Sgattoni
September 17, 2024
Baldwin High School's boys and girls varsity soccer teams compete in WPIAL's 4a division.

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
Boys lacrosse loses to Peters Township

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 Yankees and Dodgers will play in the World Series. Photo via Wikimedia Commons

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 placed fourth and sixth respectively in Tuesday’s section meet.

Cross country teams compete at Youthtowne Invitational

Dom Brown, Nico Macurak, and Jackson Sgattoni
October 2, 2023
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