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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

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Liam Belan

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Liam is a senior and this is his third year on the Purbalite. He plays soccer and is constantly watching or playing sports. He also enjoys video games and music.
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Class of 2019: Time to take next step

Natalie Zgurich and Liam Belan
May 30, 2019
The Purbalite Pick 'Em podcasts and videos take a look at upcoming sports events.

VIDEO: Purb Pick ‘Em debates Champions League soccer final

Liam Belan and Flynn Travers
May 29, 2019
John Beilein has been named the newest coach for the Cleveland Cavaliers

Beilein exit could foreshadow trouble for college basketball

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
May 23, 2019
Senior Paige Ernst became the first Baldwin cheerleader to sign to a Division 1 program

Ernst becomes first cheerleader to move to Division 1 program

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2019
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Krystal Schulte hosts panel of alumni for her AP English seniors

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
May 22, 2019
The team has seven seniors. Their leadership and experience has helped the team through tough road section games. 

Boys volleyball loses to Upper St. Clair

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
The district will look into the possibility of letting students eat elsewhere, as a part of a proposal that also could include the creation of an advisory period.

[Photo] Advisory period, “to go” lunches studied

Grace Esposito and Rachel Stofanak
April 25, 2019
Sophomore Dorien Ford has already began to receive college offers.

[Photo] Ford gets offers from Nebraska, Syracuse, Pitt

Austin Bechtold, Podcast Editor
April 24, 2019
Senior Noah Bartic signed to play football at Thiel College

[Photo] Seniors Bartic and Brandwene sign to play sports in college

Mitch Davis and Adam Goldsboro
April 16, 2019
Dolan prides himself on creating energy for the Baldwin baseball team and being a leader on and off the field.

Dolan generates energy on field

Liam Belan and Johnny Staley
April 12, 2019
Pitching a varsity game is difficult for any freshman and Rauch acknowledged having butterflies, but said he slowly got more comfortable.

[Photo] Highlander baseball scores big win over Canon-Mac

Pratiksha Timsina, Brooke Scanlon, and Adam Goldsboro
April 11, 2019
Adina Jenkins signs her name to position around her hand print.

[Photo] Handprint day marks one more step toward graduation

Guerin Balkovec and Brian Genovesi
April 10, 2019
Bethani Rechtorik writes her name to prepare for her hand print.

Senior Addy Tagg chooses where to place her hand print.

Senior Elyon Phiri displays his hand covered in purple paint.

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

March Madness refs taking games from players

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
April 8, 2019
New art installation aims to put a face on anxiety, depression.

VIDEO: Art installation aims to put a face on depression, anxiety

Liam Belan, Connor Reiche, and MacKenzie Sendro
April 4, 2019
Manchester United clearly has no choice but to appoint Solskjær as the full time manager once the season ends. United looks as dangerous as ever in large part due to Solskjær, so he has made the decision very easy for the club.

Interim manager deserves full-time job at Manchester United

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
March 11, 2019
Multimedia Editor Liam Belan says newcomers who want to see exciting, high-octane action from a title contender should support Liverpool.

Inside the Lines: Soccer league fills sports void

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
March 11, 2019
One of the O'Malley twins, Brendan, practices during the winter track season by running in the halls.

O’Malley twins excel at indoor track championship

Flynn Travers and Liam Belan
February 26, 2019
Sophomore Dorien Ford has already began to receive college offers.

Ford earns offers as sophomore

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
February 13, 2019
Senior Andrew Golvash honored at Senior Recognition. Golvash had a hat trick Monday night.

[Photo] Golvash hat trick hero in Baldwin hockey win

Austin Bechtold, Podcast Editor
February 12, 2019
Jaiman White and Austin Bechtold of the Purbalite are joined by Chris Mack of 93.7 The Fan, Kevin Gorman of Trib Sports, Baldwin Superintendent Dr. Randy Lutz, and Athletic Coordinator John Saras for a Purbalite podcast on sports news and memories.

[Photo] PODCAST: Chris Mack of 93.7 The Fan, Kevin Gorman from the Trib talk Baldwin sports

Austin Bechtold and Jaiman White
February 7, 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

Liam Belan and Flynn Travers
January 25, 2019
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.

Baldwin hockey jumps into playoff spot with win

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
January 15, 2019
Following Clemson’s dominating 44-16 win over Alabama, many college football fans are wondering if there will ever be a year of playoffs without those two juggernauts facing off.

Predicting the 2019 college football playoff

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
January 9, 2019
Team celebrates victory at Speedball tournament for Special Olympics club.

Speedball tournament unfolds at Baldwin High School

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
December 11, 2018
nitially, the group had a completely different idea for their app, which they scrapped for the animal endeavor.

Baldwin students earn recognition in Congressional App Challenge

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
November 21, 2018
“I want to major in music education and voice performance, so being able to work with top-level educators and performers will help so much,” Pickell said.

Pickell earns spot in All East Choir

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
November 19, 2018
To honor their daughter Abbey’s memory, the Ralstons hold an annual toy drive that provides Christmas presents for underprivileged children.

[Photo] Ralstons hold toy drive in memory of daughter

MacKenzie Sendro and Astrid Senko
November 15, 2018
Back in eighth grade, Stefanyszyn was enthusiastic about continuing her slow-pitch career as she got ready for high school. But she hurt her knee in the summer before freshman year, and the injury was so serious that she stayed away from softball for the next three years.

[Photo] Injury cuts short comeback effort

Tyler Zeman and Adam Goldsboro
November 14, 2018
Juniors Noah Fischer (left) and Zack Pender sport blonde hair for hockey playoffs.

Hockey team scores a shutout against Franklin Regional

Elizabeth Soldenday and Liam Belan
November 13, 2018
She enjoys spending so much time on the court and appreciates the grind to success.

Tennis star serves way into state tourney

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
November 8, 2018
One of the speakers at the vigil for violence victims will be Baldwin grad TIm Hindes, designer of the Stronger Than Hate logo.

“Stronger than Hate” logo created by a Baldwin grad

Austin Bechtold, Devon Schroeder, and Liam Belan
October 31, 2018
Seniors Ben Daly (left) and Evan Rector sit in the cafeteria at the cafeteria.

North Cafeteria gets surprise renovations

Paige Crawley, Liam Belan, and Devon Schroeder
October 23, 2018
As anyone can see, Brees has been the cream of the crop for years as both a player and a citizen. The NFL and the world overall needs more people like Brees who consistently exemplify excellence.

Brees represents everything right about NFL

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
October 16, 2018
Bechtold will get a taste of professional broadcasting, as he will cover Baldwin’s football game at Bethel Park live on WPXI’s Facebook page.

[Photo] Bechtold to cover Baldwin football for WPXI

Connor Reiche, Staff Writer
October 11, 2018
A PlayStation exclusive, Spider-Man takes the fantastic combat of the Batman: Arkham games combined with fantastic scenery and web-slinging mechanics to truly put players in Spidey’s shoes.

Spider-Man sets new standard for superhero video games

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
September 25, 2018
The Highlander football team, its 14-day quarantine over, played Norwin on Friday and lost, 28-12.

Football team looks for big win against Woodland Hills

Nick Pouch and Liam Belan
September 21, 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

Flynn Travers and Liam Belan
September 17, 2018
Senior Beth Yauch competes in a match from last season.

[Photo] Girls tennis sweeps Chartiers Valley

MacKenzie Sendro and Kimberly Samuel
September 12, 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

Flynn Travers and Liam Belan
September 11, 2018
Football players face off at Baldwin High School football game.

Football team moving on from tough loss, readies for Moon

Flynn Travers and Liam Belan
September 10, 2018
Junior Emma Bradwene is the first Baldwin female athlete to score in a varsity football game.

[Photo] Kicker Emma Brandwene makes history at football game

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
September 4, 2018
Coach Cooley discusses the football team's plan for success this season.

VIDEO: Coach Cooley discusses big football win

Liam Belan and Flynn Travers
September 4, 2018
Coach Cooley discusses the football team's plan for success this season.

Highlanders seek second win against Butler

Liam Belan and Nathan Breisinger
August 31, 2018

PODCAST: It’s time to gear up for the World Cup

Liam Belan and Johnny Staley
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

Liam Belan and Flynn Travers
May 29, 2018
Glover creates hit show with Atlanta

Glover creates hit show with Atlanta

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
May 25, 2018
God of War franchise returns with immersive gameplay and storyline

God of War franchise returns with immersive gameplay and storyline

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
May 7, 2018
Baldwin softball continued their strong season with a huge win against Peters Township

Softball team continues section momentum

Liam Belan and Johnny Staley
April 24, 2018
Looking for results: Senior Dante Parente prepares to set the ball in practice. The team looks to have a winning season.

Season serves new opportunity

Liam Belan and Sarah Fader
April 16, 2018
Boys lacrosse starts season rough

Boys lacrosse starts season rough

Nick Pouch and Liam Belan
March 27, 2018
College Football should be expanded

College Football should be expanded

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
March 27, 2018
Student prompts change in bike racks

Student prompts change in bike racks

Areanna Bivens, Paige Crawley, and Liam Belan
March 1, 2018
U.S. soccer needs more players like Pulisic

U.S. soccer needs more players like Pulisic

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
February 27, 2018
The team will be more experienced next year, with every player returning for the Highlanders.

Boys basketball ends season strong

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
February 12, 2018
The boys hockey team gets ready to face off at a game.

Antonio stands out in leadership role

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
Girls gymnastics poses for a picture.

Cheer squad bolsters gymnastics

Liam Belan and Nick Pouch
February 2, 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

Liam Belan, Flynn Travers, and
January 31, 2018

Riding hot streak, boys hoops prepares for USC

Flynn Travers and Liam Belan
January 29, 2018
The Steelers are off to a bumpy start to the 2021 season.

Steelers defense fails against Jaguars

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
January 15, 2018
Purbalite Pick 'Em: College football championship predictions

Purbalite Pick ‘Em: College football championship predictions

Liam Belan, Flynn Travers, and Johnny Staley
January 4, 2018
The boys hockey team defeated Greater Latrobe 6-2 on Thursday.

Ice hockey defeats Pine-Richland

Liam Belan and Johnny Staley
December 12, 2017
Baldwin boys basketball starts season strong

Baldwin boys basketball starts season strong

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
December 11, 2017
Tranter plans Teacher Talent Show comeback

Tranter plans Teacher Talent Show comeback

Mackenzie Sendro and Liam Belan
December 6, 2017
World Cup groups announced

World Cup groups announced

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Larkin signs to Mercyhurst University

Larkin signs to Mercyhurst University

Liam Belan and Flynn Travers
November 14, 2017
Call of Duty returns to classic game play

Call of Duty returns to classic game play

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
November 13, 2017

3 Baldwin athletes commit to play in college

Liam Belan, Flynn Travers, and Johnny Staley
November 8, 2017
Photo via WIkimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Hue changes up world of console puzzle games

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
November 2, 2017
Brandwenes make football family affair

Brandwenes make football family affair

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
Coaching solution saves Powder Puff game

Coaching solution saves Powder Puff game

Nathan Breisinger and Liam Belan
October 19, 2017
Girls volleyball claims section champs

Girls volleyball claims section champs

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
October 18, 2017
Opinion: Resignation ends sorry era for U.S. soccer

Opinion: Resignation ends sorry era for U.S. soccer

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
The boys soccer team's season came to an end on Saturday with a loss to Norwin.

Girls soccer comes out on top against Bethel Park

Taylor Donahue and Liam Belan
October 12, 2017

Narrow loss keeps golf team out of playoffs

Liam Belan and Flynn Travers
September 28, 2017
Girls tennis heads to playoffs for 4th straight year

Girls tennis heads to playoffs for 4th straight year

Liam Belan and Flynn Travers
September 21, 2017
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Girls volleyball having winning streak

Liam Belan and Flynn Travers
September 19, 2017
Emma Brandwene preps to kick for the football team

Emma Brandwene preps to kick for the football team

Liam Belan and Johnny Staley
September 15, 2017
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Girls volleyball shuts out Lebo

Liam Belan and Mackenzie Sendro
September 13, 2017

Girls soccer looks to move past Peters Township loss

Liam Belan and Flynn Travers
September 12, 2017
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