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Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
Sports Editor Nathan is a senior and this is his third year on the Purbalite. He plays hockey and baseball and he can be found watching, listening, or talking about Pittsburgh sports.
VIDEO: Purb Pick ‘Em looks at the Stanley Cup finals
Nathan Breisinger
,
Nick Pouch
, and
Mackenzie Sendro
May 27, 2019
Seniors from Purb Take podcast discuss big sports moments from the school year
Jaiman White
,
Austin Bechtold
,
Mitch Davis
,
Nathan Breisinger
,
Nick Pouch
,
Tyler Zeman
, and
Adam Goldsboro
May 22, 2019
NHL conference finals are one for the ages
Nathan Breisinger
, Multimedia Editor
May 9, 2019
Purb Take sports podcast focuses on UFC, playoffs in NBA, NHL
Jaiman White
,
Adam Goldsboro
,
Tyler Zeman
, and
Nathan Breisinger
May 8, 2019
Senior Farewell: Penguins brought Pittsburgh together these past four years
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
May 6, 2019
Column: Pens should trade Malkin
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
May 3, 2019
Purb Take podcast covers Steelers draft, playoffs in NHL, NBA
Jaiman White
,
Mitch Davis
,
Tyler Zeman
, and
Nathan Breisinger
April 30, 2019
Purb Take podcast takes a look at NHL, NBA playoffs
Jaiman White
,
Tyler Zeman
,
Eli Achtzehn
, and
Nathan Breisinger
April 24, 2019
The Purb Take podcast covers Tiger Woods, NBA playoffs, UFC
Jaiman White
,
Nathan Breisinger
,
Tyler Zeman
, and
Austin Bechtold
April 17, 2019
Yekich takes over as volleyball coach
Nathan Breisinger
and
Tyler Zeman
April 12, 2019
New podcast previews Pens vs. Islanders playoff series
Nathan Breisinger
and
Mitch Davis
April 9, 2019
Men’s volleyball beats TJ in Monday match
Nathan Breisinger
and
Connor Reiche
April 9, 2019
New uniforms symbolize new era for Pitt
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
April 9, 2019
Podcast: Purbalite sportswriters make Final Four, championship predictions
Nick Pouch
,
Nathan Breisinger
,
Jaiman White
,
Adam Goldsboro
, and
Tyler Zeman
April 4, 2019
Sweet Sixteen features great matchups
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
March 28, 2019
Inline hockey advances to championship
Nathan Breisinger
and
Natalie Zgurich
March 4, 2019
St. Gabe’s CYO finishes third in states
Nathan Breisinger
and
Natalie Zgurich
March 4, 2019
Several teams add key pieces during trade deadline
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
February 26, 2019
[Photo] Familiar face sets standard
Flynn Travers
, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
[Photo] O’Malleys bring competitive side
Connor Reiche
and
Matt Storms
February 13, 2019
Sidoruk influences young wrestlers
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
National Signing Day finalizes local recruiting classes
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
February 7, 2019
PODCAST: WTAE-TV reporter, Saras, editors offer Super Bowl predictions
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
January 28, 2019
Panthers miss opportunities in mediocre season
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
January 3, 2019
Swim team pulls strong win against Carrick
Devon Schroeder
and
Nathan Breisinger
December 21, 2018
“Hoodie Szn” creates appealing vibe for listeners
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
Wrestling falls to section opponent Mt. Lebanon
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
December 20, 2018
Purbalite Pick ‘Em PODCAST: Which area colleges will win their bowl games?
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
December 19, 2018
Pitt prepares for ACC Championship against Clemson
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
Cheerleaders remain undefeated after Sunday competition
Nathan Breisinger
and
Gaige Grzelka
November 12, 2018
Juniors tackle key positions
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
November 9, 2018
[Photo] Teacher diversity a national concern
Rachel Stofanak
,
Elizabeth Solenday
, and
Cassie Snyder
November 5, 2018
New third jerseys add retro vibe to NHL
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Football suffers tough loss against West Allegheny
Nathan Breisinger
and
Austin Bechtold
October 9, 2018
Logic fulfills expectations with Young Sinatra IV
Nathan Breisinger
, Sports Editor
September 28, 2018
Yauch earns spot in WPIAL finals
Nathan Breisinger
and
Flynn Travers
September 21, 2018
Girls Volleyball stays undefeated in section play
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
September 19, 2018
VIDEO: Saras, Tietz join Purbalite Pick ‘Em to predict Pitt-Penn State
Nick Pouch
,
Nathan Breisinger
, and
MacKenzie Sendro
September 7, 2018
Highlanders seek second win against Butler
Liam Belan
and
Nathan Breisinger
August 31, 2018
Dadig leads team to fourth title
Nathan Breisinger
and
Nick Pouch
May 29, 2018
Purbalite Pick ‘Em: Who will win the Cup?
Nathan Breisinger
and
Nick Pouch
May 25, 2018
Ovechkin reaches Stanley Cup Final for first time
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
May 24, 2018
Hornqvist, Sweden take home gold in World Championships
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
Sports team predicts Stanley Cup winners
Flynn Travers
,
Nathan Breisinger
,
Johnny Staley
, and
MacKenzie Sendro
May 11, 2018
‘Honeymoon in Vegas’ gets 3 nominations, but not for best musical
Taylor Donahue
and
Nathan Breisinger
May 9, 2018
DeGregorio, Westinghouse coach taking over hoops programs
Eli Achtzehn
,
Austin Bechtold
,
Mitch Davis
,
Jack O'Brien
, and
Nathan Breisinger
April 12, 2018
Letter writers support Parkland students
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
March 22, 2018
Penguins acquire Brassard in three-team deal
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
February 26, 2018
Mens Olympic hockey tournament to exclude NHL athletes
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
February 13, 2018
Purbalite Pick ‘Em: Super Bowl 52
Nick Pouch
,
Nathan Breisinger
,
Johnny Staley
, and
Mackenzie Sendro
February 1, 2018
Harris gets opportunity in nationally showcased game
Nathan Breisinger
,
Brianna Rodriguez
, and
Jenny Joyce
January 29, 2018
Mistakes, tension lead to Haley’s departure from Steelers
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
January 17, 2018
Steelers prep for playoffs
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
Swim looks to bounce back after loss
Nathan Breisinger
and
Mackenzie Sendro
January 8, 2018
Penguins disappoint in first half of season
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
January 4, 2018
VIDEO: Purbalite Pick ‘Em: Top college bowl games
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
December 22, 2017
Upset win ends Pitt’s rough season
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
November 28, 2017
New coach gives team new attitude
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
Coaching solution saves Powder Puff game
Nathan Breisinger
and
Liam Belan
October 19, 2017
NHL fighters make games more exciting
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
Boys soccer beats Mt. Lebanon
Johnny Staley
and
Nathan Breisinger
October 6, 2017
Pirates miss playoffs for second year in a row
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
Girls volleyball sweeps rival
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
September 27, 2017
Boys Soccer loses to Lebo
Johnny Staley
and
Nathan Breisinger
September 20, 2017
Girls soccer loses to Allderdice
Johnny Staley
and
Nathan Breisinger
September 7, 2017
Football team moves forward, focuses on Hampton
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
September 5, 2017
Pens go into Game Four with high hopes
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
Linkin Park becoming more mainstream
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
May 31, 2017
Boys lacrosse finishes season with a win
Nathan Breisinger
and
Liam Belan
May 12, 2017
Softball Section Co-Champions
Liam Belan
,
Nick Pouch
, and
Nathan Breisinger
May 12, 2017
High school joins campaign to battle hearing loss
Emilee Gruntz
and
Nathan Breisinger
May 3, 2017
Opinion: Large-market MLB teams get unfair edge
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
Boys volleyball playing Canon-Mac tonight
Liam Belan
and
Nathan Breisinger
April 6, 2017
Future releases two albums in a week
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
Ice hockey team
Nathan Breisinger
and
Nick Pouch
February 24, 2017
Watterson qualifies for another WPIAL event
Liam Belan
and
Nathan Breisinger
February 10, 2017
Signing day leaves Alabama, Penn State, and others well off
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
February 7, 2017
Students will take poll about Keystone days schedule
Liam Belan
and
Nathan Breisinger
February 6, 2017
Artie Priore commits to Robert Morris
Liam Belan
and
Nathan Breisinger
February 2, 2017
Boys basketball defeats Upper St. Clair
Nathan Breisinger
and
Liam Belan
February 1, 2017
Boys basketball beats Peters Township
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
January 30, 2017
Special Olympics raises money for adaptive bike
Nathan Breisinger
and
Nick Pouch
January 13, 2017
Relay team looks to return to WPIALS
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
January 9, 2017
Good defense lowers entertainment value
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
December 20, 2016
Girls Basketball hits the court
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
December 9, 2016
Boy basketball takes on Mars
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
December 6, 2016
Girls volleyball turns attention towards first round of states
NATHAN BREISINGER
and
NICK POUCH
November 7, 2016
Injury changes Jenkins’ season drastically
Nathan Breisinger
, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Cheerleaders make nationals
Liam Belan
and
Nathan Breisinger
October 31, 2016
Conboy runs to states for second year
Nick Pouch
and
Nathan Breisinger
October 28, 2016
Girls volleyball finishes second in section
Nathan Breisinger
and
Mackenzie Sendro
October 21, 2016
District announces new “BW,” Highlander designs
Andrea Henderson
and
Nathan Breisinger
October 19, 2016
Conboy sets strong pace in breast cancer awareness race
Liam Belan
and
Nathan Breisinger
October 14, 2016
Football team knocks off Connellsville in OT
Nathan Breisinger
and
MacKenzie Sendro
October 10, 2016
Girls volleyball starts with a win
Nathan Breisinger
and
Nick Pouch
September 7, 2016
Football team sees positives from first game
Nathan Breisinger
and
Liam Belan
September 6, 2016
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