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Nathan Breisinger

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.
The Purb Pick 'Em series features sportswriters making predictions about upcoming big games.

VIDEO: Purb Pick ‘Em looks at the Stanley Cup finals

Nathan Breisinger, Nick Pouch, and Mackenzie Sendro
May 27, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

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
The NHL had 33 trades happen on March 21st which is an NHL record.

NHL conference finals are one for the ages

Nathan Breisinger, Multimedia Editor
May 9, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take sports podcast focuses on UFC, playoffs in NBA, NHL

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, Tyler Zeman, and Nathan Breisinger
May 8, 2019
Over the years, seniors have gathered with friends and family at playoff games, at the Pens’ outdoor big screen, and their own viewing parties, providing new energy to the last stretch of the school year and making memories the Class of 2019 will always remember.

Senior Farewell: Penguins brought Pittsburgh together these past four years

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
May 6, 2019
The Pittsburgh Penguins have won a total of five Stanley Cup championships. Photo via Wikimedia Commons.

Column: Pens should trade Malkin

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
May 3, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast covers Steelers draft, playoffs in NHL, NBA

Jaiman White, Mitch Davis, Tyler Zeman, and Nathan Breisinger
April 30, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

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 sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

The Purb Take podcast covers Tiger Woods, NBA playoffs, UFC

Jaiman White, Nathan Breisinger, Tyler Zeman, and Austin Bechtold
April 17, 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.

Yekich takes over as volleyball coach

Nathan Breisinger and Tyler Zeman
April 12, 2019
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.

New podcast previews Pens vs. Islanders playoff series

Nathan Breisinger and Mitch Davis
April 9, 2019
The Highlanders grabbed the first two sets, but lost the third one. They finished off the match with a big win in the fourth set.

Men’s volleyball beats TJ in Monday match

Nathan Breisinger and Connor Reiche
April 9, 2019
With the new sharp uniforms and attire unveiled, the Panthers are set for a new era of Pitt athletics and dominance.

New uniforms symbolize new era for Pitt

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
April 9, 2019
The Purb Pick 'Em series features sportswriters making predictions about upcoming big games.

Podcast: Purbalite sportswriters make Final Four, championship predictions

Nick Pouch, Nathan Breisinger, Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, and Tyler Zeman
April 4, 2019
This year’s version of March Madness hasn't had too much madness yet.

Sweet Sixteen features great matchups

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
March 28, 2019
Inline hockey advances to championship

Inline hockey advances to championship

Nathan Breisinger and Natalie Zgurich
March 4, 2019
The St. Gabe’s CYO basketball team claimed the CYO diocesan championship Sunday night, improving the Gators’ record to 19-0 on the season.

St. Gabe’s CYO finishes third in states

Nathan Breisinger and Natalie Zgurich
March 4, 2019
It won't be known until the Stanley Cup is hoisted in June who the real winner was during this year’s deadline.

Several teams add key pieces during trade deadline

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

[Photo] Familiar face sets standard

Flynn Travers, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
One of the O'Malley twins, Brendan, practices during the winter track season by running in the halls.

[Photo] O’Malleys bring competitive side

Connor Reiche and Matt Storms
February 13, 2019
Senior Connor Sidoruk while at practice. Sidoruk has been a key member of the varsity wrestling team for all four years.

Sidoruk influences young wrestlers

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
February 13, 2019
As the official college signing day closed out on Wednesday, Penn State and Pitt found themselves going in opposite directions.

National Signing Day finalizes local recruiting classes

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
February 7, 2019
The Purbalite Pick 'Em podcasts and videos take a look at upcoming sports events.

PODCAST: WTAE-TV reporter, Saras, editors offer Super Bowl predictions

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
January 28, 2019
Pat Narduzzi closes out his fourth season as head coach at Pitt with a record of 7-7.

Panthers miss opportunities in mediocre season

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
January 3, 2019
Because it was a non-section meet, the teams focused on improving their abilities.  

Swim team pulls strong win against Carrick

Devon Schroeder and Nathan Breisinger
December 21, 2018
Offering a compilation of melodic bars and lyrical verses, along with strong features, A Boogie wit da Hoodie’s second studio album, Hoodie Szn,  creates an appealing and familiar vibe for listeners.

“Hoodie Szn” creates appealing vibe for listeners

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
December 21, 2018
The Baldwin boys wrestling team competes in the 3A division.

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?

Purbalite Pick ‘Em PODCAST: Which area colleges will win their bowl games?

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
December 19, 2018
The Panthers will have their hands full on Saturday night as Clemson has the third-ranked offense in the nation and an extremely good defense as well.

Pitt prepares for ACC Championship against Clemson

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
November 30, 2018
The varsity cheerleaders help pep up students for the football game.

Cheerleaders remain undefeated after Sunday competition

Nathan Breisinger and Gaige Grzelka
November 12, 2018
Friday night lights: Junior Jarren Kelly receives a pass during practice. The Highlanders made improvements this season.

Juniors tackle key positions

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
November 9, 2018
Staff diversity: Math teacher Bryan Black has only worked with one other African-American teacher in his 22 years at Baldwin. Teacher diversity remains a national issue.

[Photo] Teacher diversity a national concern

Rachel Stofanak, Elizabeth Solenday, and Cassie Snyder
November 5, 2018
Some of the new NHL retro jersey's for different teams.

New third jerseys add retro vibe to NHL

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
October 24, 2018
Varsity football players stand by, ready for action on the sidelines.

Football suffers tough loss against West Allegheny

Nathan Breisinger and Austin Bechtold
October 9, 2018
The hiatus of the Young Sinatra series has finally ended as Logic has released the fourth and final project of the series, Young Sinatra IV.

Logic fulfills expectations with Young Sinatra IV

Nathan Breisinger, Sports Editor
September 28, 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

Nathan Breisinger and Flynn Travers
September 21, 2018
Girls volleyball team poses for a picture at the Fall pep rally.

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

VIDEO: Saras, Tietz join Purbalite Pick ‘Em to predict Pitt-Penn State

Nick Pouch, Nathan Breisinger, and MacKenzie Sendro
September 7, 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
Senior Taylor Dadig plays softball while senior Mike Goga plays volleyball and basketball. Dadig and Goga are the 2017-18 Purbalite Athletes of the year.

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
Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons License.

Ovechkin reaches Stanley Cup Final for first time

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
May 24, 2018
Hornqvist, Sweden take home gold in World Championships

Hornqvist, Sweden take home gold in World Championships

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
May 21, 2018
Photo via Flickr under Creative Commons License.

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

‘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

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
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Penguins acquire Brassard in three-team deal

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
February 26, 2018
Photo via Wikipedia under Creative Commons license.

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
Photo credit: Nathan Breisinger.

Harris gets opportunity in nationally showcased game

Nathan Breisinger, Brianna Rodriguez, and Jenny Joyce
January 29, 2018
Photo from Steelers.com

Mistakes, tension lead to Haley’s departure from Steelers

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
January 17, 2018
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Steelers prep for playoffs

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
January 11, 2018
The girls swim team defeated Canon-Mac on Wednesday night, and junior Abigail Herrle qualified for WPIALs.

Swim looks to bounce back after loss

Nathan Breisinger and Mackenzie Sendro
January 8, 2018
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Penguins disappoint in first half of season

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
January 4, 2018
Coach Cooley discusses the football team's plan for success this season.

VIDEO: Purbalite Pick ‘Em: Top college bowl games

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
December 22, 2017
Nov 19, 2016; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Panthers wide receiver Quadree Henderson (10) carries the ball against the Duke Blue Devils during the first quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Upset win ends Pitt’s rough season

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
November 28, 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.

New coach gives team new attitude

Nathan Breisinger, 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
NHL fighters make games more exciting

NHL fighters make games more exciting

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
October 13, 2017
Boys soccer beats Mt. Lebanon

Boys soccer beats Mt. Lebanon

Johnny Staley and Nathan Breisinger
October 6, 2017
Pirates miss playoffs for second year in a row

Pirates miss playoffs for second year in a row

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
October 3, 2017
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball sweeps rival

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
September 27, 2017
The girl's soccer team competes in the 4A division.

Boys Soccer loses to Lebo

Johnny Staley and Nathan Breisinger
September 20, 2017
The boys soccer team's season came to an end on Saturday with a loss to Norwin.

Girls soccer loses to Allderdice

Johnny Staley and Nathan Breisinger
September 7, 2017
Football players face off at Baldwin High School football game.

Football team moves forward, focuses on Hampton

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
September 5, 2017
Pens go into Game Four with high hopes

Pens go into Game Four with high hopes

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
June 5, 2017
Linkin Park becoming more mainstream

Linkin Park becoming more mainstream

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
May 31, 2017
Boys lacrosse finishes season with a win

Boys lacrosse finishes season with a win

Nathan Breisinger and Liam Belan
May 12, 2017
Softball Section Co-Champions

Softball Section Co-Champions

Liam Belan, Nick Pouch, and Nathan Breisinger
May 12, 2017
High school joins campaign to battle hearing loss

High school joins campaign to battle hearing loss

Emilee Gruntz and Nathan Breisinger
May 3, 2017
Opinion: Large-market MLB teams get unfair edge

Opinion: Large-market MLB teams get unfair edge

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
April 26, 2017
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Boys volleyball playing Canon-Mac tonight

Liam Belan and Nathan Breisinger
April 6, 2017
Future releases two albums in a week

Future releases two albums in a week

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
February 28, 2017
Ice hockey team

Ice hockey team

Nathan Breisinger and Nick Pouch
February 24, 2017
Watterson qualifies for another WPIAL event

Watterson qualifies for another WPIAL event

Liam Belan and Nathan Breisinger
February 10, 2017
Local Four-star recruit Lamont Wade shows his commitment to Penn State.

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

Students will take poll about Keystone days schedule

Liam Belan and Nathan Breisinger
February 6, 2017
Artie Priore commits to Robert Morris

Artie Priore commits to Robert Morris

Liam Belan and Nathan Breisinger
February 2, 2017
Boys basketball defeats Upper St. Clair

Boys basketball defeats Upper St. Clair

Nathan Breisinger and Liam Belan
February 1, 2017
Boys basketball beats Peters Township

Boys basketball beats Peters Township

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
January 30, 2017
Special Olympics raises money for adaptive bike

Special Olympics raises money for adaptive bike

Nathan Breisinger and Nick Pouch
January 13, 2017
Relay team looks to return to WPIALS

Relay team looks to return to WPIALS

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
January 9, 2017
Good defense lowers entertainment value

Good defense lowers entertainment value

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
December 20, 2016
Girls Basketball hits the court

Girls Basketball hits the court

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
December 9, 2016
Boy basketball takes on Mars

Boy basketball takes on Mars

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
December 6, 2016
Girls volleyball turns attention towards first round of states

Girls volleyball turns attention towards first round of states

NATHAN BREISINGER and NICK POUCH
November 7, 2016
Injury changes Jenkins' season drastically

Injury changes Jenkins’ season drastically

Nathan Breisinger, Staff Writer
November 2, 2016
Cheerleaders make nationals

Cheerleaders make nationals

Liam Belan and Nathan Breisinger
October 31, 2016
Conboy runs to states for second year

Conboy runs to states for second year

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
October 28, 2016
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball finishes second in section

Nathan Breisinger and Mackenzie Sendro
October 21, 2016
Baldwin High School is represented by the fighting highlander mascot.

District announces new “BW,” Highlander designs

Andrea Henderson and Nathan Breisinger
October 19, 2016
Baldwin's boys and girls cross country teams compete in meets and invitationals.

Conboy sets strong pace in breast cancer awareness race

Liam Belan and Nathan Breisinger
October 14, 2016
Baldwin will look for big performances from their key players tonight as the Highlanders seek another win.

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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