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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
Ryder Yeckley

Ryder Yeckley, Photo Editor

Junior Ryder Yeckley is a first-year photo editor. When he isn’t thinking about, talking about, or watching SuperMotocross, he is riding his dirt bike, promoting his photography, golfing, or working on his truck. 

Quarterback Max Galentine warms his arm up after halftime on the sideline.

Football loses to Peters Township

Ryder Yeckley, McKinley Beech, and Ben Majcher
October 21, 2025
Country artist Gavin Adcock performs at Stage AE this past weekend.

Adcock brings high-energy concert to Pittsburgh

Ryder Yeckley, Photo Editor
October 1, 2025
Hardy returns to country roots with his latest album, 'Country! Country!'. Image via Big Loud Records.

Hardy gets back to country on new album

Ryder Yeckley, Photo Editor
September 29, 2025
The playoffs use a two-moto format that is scored in Olympic style. Image Via MX Sports Pro Racing Inc

Points leaders hold on to win SuperMotocross championship

Ryder Yeckley, Photo Editor
September 26, 2025
The junior class walks out to the court during the pep rally.

Pep rally preps students for Homecoming

Ryder Yeckley and Zander Vecchione
September 26, 2025
The senior class team walks out to the court during the pep rally.

Purb Take podcast discusses Steelers win, other NFL action

Brandon Esek, William Thurman, and Ryder Yeckley
September 22, 2025
Moder began his golf career alongside his father and grandfather.

Moder drives to be a team player for Baldwin golf

Ryder Yeckley and Max Galentine
September 22, 2025

You want fries with that? Podcast debates fast food side dishes

Ryder Yeckley and Max Galentine
September 19, 2025
Jimmy Kimmel speaks at a ceremony in which 91-year-old iconic comedy legend and actor Carol Burnett marks her hands and feet in cement, at the TCL Chinese Theatre on Hollywood Blvd in Los Angeles, California , U.S. June 20, 2024. REUTERS/Mike Blake

Opinion: There is a line between free speech and hate speech

Ryder Yeckley, Photo Editor
September 18, 2025
The SuperMotocross World Championship playoffs combine elements of indoor and outdoor racing. Image Via MX Sports Pro Racing Inc

Weather plays a role in first round of SMX playoffs

Ryder Yeckley, Staff Writer
September 8, 2025
The playoffs use a two-moto format that is scored in Olympic style. Image Via MX Sports Pro Racing Inc

Racing returns, as the SMX playoffs near

Ryder Yeckley, Staff Writer
September 5, 2025
The AMA Pro Motocross Championship begins. Image Via: Pro Motocross.

Pro Motocross kicks off championship with great racing

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
May 27, 2025
Supercross World Championship comes to an end and champions are crowned. Image via SuperMotoCross

Supercross champions crowned

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
May 12, 2025
Purbalite Club Member Ryder Yeckley covered the Pittsburgh Supercross race at Acrisure Stadium this weekend with press credentials. Photo by Lori Yeckley

From racer to reporter

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
April 28, 2025
Alex Fedortsov launches off a jump during the 250 SMX Next National Championship on Saturday at Acrisure Stadium.

Full throttle

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
April 28, 2025
Supercross World Championship comes to an end and champions are crowned. Image via SuperMotoCross

Supercross racing comes to Pittsburgh this weekend

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
April 24, 2025
Deegan and Beaumer give a great race in the 250 West class.

Deegan and Beaumer’s rivalry make for great racing

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
April 1, 2025
The SuperMotocross World Championship combines supercross and motocross events. Image via SuperMotocross.

First half of Supercross season has seen unexpected storylines

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
March 13, 2025
The SuperMotocross World Championship combines supercross and motocross events. Image via SuperMotocross.

Round eight of SuperMotocross season showcases major battles, wrecks

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
March 4, 2025
This past weekend, the SuperMotocross World Championship had its fourth race in the championship series in Glendale, Ariz., at State Farm Stadium. Image via SuperMotocross

Round four of SuperMotocross season featured big battles

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
February 4, 2025
The long-term plans for TikTok in the United States are still uncertain.

What we would miss with a TikTok ban

Josephine Wysocki, Ryder Yeckley, Milana Varon, Hritika Pokhrel, Maddy Behr, Olivia Kozak, Rhiannon Diffendal, Ella Richards, Arpan Basnet, Alayna Scanlon, and Anne Hampton
January 24, 2025
With topics like teachers, holidays, and family gatherings, Joe Rauth is known for his popular skits.

[Photo] The Purbalite’s favorite TikTok trends, videos, and creators

January 24, 2025
This Supercross season has been highly anticipated. Image via SuperMotocross

SuperMotocross kicks off season with key storylines

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
January 15, 2025
Freshman Logan Boyce works on pattern practice in Studio Art 1 on Thursday.

Slideshow: Baldwin students work on art projects

Brielle Fisher, Ellie Noah, Sophia Colwell, Madison Hamilton, Lilith Mey, Shawn Kelly, Perika Poudel, Ella Richards, Ryder Yeckley, Cheyanne Trout, Katelynn Burger, and Mallorie Bender
January 9, 2025

Podcast: A Swiftie and a rock fan try to convert each other

Madison Hamilton and Ryder Yeckley
December 2, 2024
Peacock network is able to provide viewers with more sports entertainment than most. Image via Peacock

Peacock coverage boosts less popular sports

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
October 31, 2024
Riley Green's new songs tell great stories through not only the lyrics but the beat as well. Image via Big Machine Records.

Green’s new album features his great storytelling

Ryder Yeckley, Club Member
October 18, 2024
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