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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Natalie Zgurich

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor

Sports Editor Natalie Zgurich is a senior and in her third year on the Purbalite. She is most likely on the tennis court or walking her dog. She also can be found watching hockey while procrastinating homework.

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
District staff and high school students helped community seniors and agencies on the Day of Caring.

VIDEO: Day of Caring makes a difference in the community

Fiona Selden, Natalie Zgurich, and Anamarie Martinez
May 9, 2019
The many types and styles have given leggings a new meaning, and has enhanced a fashion trend that is here to stay.

Leggings’ role have changed

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
May 7, 2019
Ziegler was able to compete in the winter indoor track season, even though he was still battling through concussion-like symptoms. He still qualified for WPIALs in the 800 meter event.

[Photo] Ziegler running as track leader

Austin Bechtold and Mitch Davis
April 11, 2019
Serving as a leader: Junior Remy Davic faces an opponent at a match during the beginning of the season. Davic has been playing tennis since the third grade and has shown success over the years.

[Photo] Davic wreaks havoc on court

Colton Brain and Ethan Coulehan
April 8, 2019
Boys lax shoots for success

Boys lax shoots for success

Natalie Zgurich and Nick Pouch
April 8, 2019
Michael qualified for the finals of the competition in September, during a regional competition in Columbus, Ohio, where he was the only one in his 7-9 age group to advance.

Fourth grade golfer prepares to compete at Augusta

Anamarie Martinez and Natalie Zgurich
April 5, 2019

Relocating for college helps students learn life lessons

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
April 2, 2019
Editors Anamarie Martinez and Natalie Zgurich debate whether going far away to school is worth it for seniors.

Seniors debate pros and cons of college locations

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
April 2, 2019
The "Out of the Box" concert puts a new spin on the typical band concert.

Video: Music Outside the Box

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
March 8, 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
The St. Gabe’s CYO basketball team claimed the CYO diocesan championship Sunday night, improving the Gators’ record to 19-0 on the season.

[Photo] St. Gabe’s CYO wins diocesan championship, moves on to states

Austin Bechtold, Podcast Editor
February 27, 2019
Girls gymnastics poses for a picture.

Gymnasts aim for another successful year

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
February 13, 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 picks up strong win against Shaler

Natalie Zgurich and Johnny Staley
December 19, 2018
Kenzie Hirt runs 50 5k's for charity.

Seventh-grader runs 50 5K’s in 50 days for charity

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
December 17, 2018
Senior citizens take cookies at the Cookie Extravaganza at the high school.

VIDEO: Cookie Extravaganza shares holiday spirit with seniors

Paige Crawley, Erin Fader, and Natalie Zgurich
December 14, 2018
High school students volunteer at Cookie Extravaganza for senior citizens.

Cookie Extravaganza brings holiday spirit to senior citizens

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
December 14, 2018
Team celebrates victory at Speedball tournament for Special Olympics club.

[Photo] Speedball tournament unfolds at Baldwin High School

Liam Belan, Multimedia Editor
December 11, 2018
This holiday season, Starbucks came out with four cups, all with fairly generic holiday themes, keeping the controversy to a minimum.

The 15 School Days of Christmas: Holiday coffee cups ring in the season with less controversy

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
December 3, 2018
The movie opens the eyes of how difficult fostering can be, but at the same time, how rewarding it is.

“Instant Family” captures struggle with comedy

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
November 28, 2018
The annual Powderpuff game takes place between the juniors and seniors.

Powder Puff teams gear up for Friday showdown

Fiona Selden and Natalie Zgurich
November 14, 2018
Friday night lights: Junior Jarren Kelly receives a pass during practice. The Highlanders made improvements this season.

[Photo] Juniors tackle key positions

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
November 9, 2018
On the go: Senior Austin Sabo dribbles a ball during practice. Sabo and senior Mitchell Kress returned to the team this year.

[Photo] Key seniors score major return

Johnny Staley and Connor Reiche
November 7, 2018
Girls volleyball team poses for a picture at the Fall pep rally.

Volleyball advances to WPIAL finals

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
November 1, 2018
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

VIDEO: Girls volleyball readies for playoffs

Astrid Senko, Natalie Zgurich, Anamarie Martinez, and Connor Reiche
October 25, 2018
The ice hockey team continues its successful season with their most recent win.

Hockey pulls out first win of season

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
October 16, 2018
Steelers fan favorite JuJu Smith-Schuster surprised everyone and hung out with fans, cheerleaders, and the players before the game and during halftime.

Smith-Schuster provides memories for Baldwin athletes

Natalie Zgurich and Austin Bechtold
October 15, 2018
For the third straight year, the Baldwin golf team has reached the playoffs.

Baldwin’s golf team continues to playoffs

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
October 4, 2018
Chartiers valley opened the scoring 7-0, but the Highlanders came back to make it a win.

Football team gets key victory against Chartiers Valley

Natalie Zgurich and Nathan Bresinger
October 2, 2018
The Baldwin golf boosters club and the high school have purchased two golf simulators to go into the golf room in Baldwin’s Wallace building

Simulators to give golf team tech edge

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
September 20, 2018
Yauch heading to WPIALs to be seeded, meaning and will not have to compete in the first round.

[Photo] Yauch wins section championship for girls tennis

Erin Fader, Copy Chief
September 14, 2018
Fourth grader Michael Quallich had the opportunity to play at the famed Augusta Golf Course

Whitehall fourth grader earns spot at Augusta National golf course competition

Natalie Zgurich and Anamarie Martinez
September 12, 2018
Junior Beth Yauch will continue onto WPIALs Thursday if she advances.

[Photo] Girls tennis sweeps Chartiers Valley

MacKenzie Sendro and Kimberly Samuel
September 12, 2018
Summer Games bring smiles: Students walk across the gym (above) at opening ceremonies. The games featured several hundred athletes.

[Photo] Special Olympics showcases talent

Purbalite Staff
May 30, 2018
5.24 new fablab

Fab Lab brings new technology

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
May 14, 2018
I Feel Pretty achieves comedy and meaningful message

I Feel Pretty achieves comedy and meaningful message

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
May 22, 2018
The Fab Lab is now available to students on an everyday basis.

Fab Lab brings new tech tools to district

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
May 8, 2018

3 students reach top level of National Latin Exam

Anamarie Martinez and Natalie Zgurich
April 27, 2018
The boys hockey team defeated Greater Latrobe 6-2 on Thursday.

Penguins need to improve in order to defeat next opponent

Natalie Zgurich
April 23, 2018
Looking for results: Senior Dante Parente prepares to set the ball in practice. The team looks to have a winning season.

[Photo] Season serves new opportunity

Liam Belan and Sarah Fader
April 16, 2018
Cheering for success: The Baldwin competitive cheerleading team competed in nationals in Orlando. Earlier the team finished fourth in states.

Big season gives reason to cheer

Natalie Zgurich and Brenna Green
April 11, 2018
Pens face Flyers in first round of playoffs

Pens face Flyers in first round of playoffs

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
April 11, 2018
New tennis coaches Tom Kirk (left) and Dave Shenefelt (right) prepare to feed tennis balls to players in warm-ups. The coaches hope to lead their team to playoffs this season.

[Photo] Veteran coaches return to Baldwin tennis

Arlen Hooks, Sports Editor
April 10, 2018
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Pens need to rethink defensive strategies

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
March 29, 2018

Robots hit the pool in SeaPerch competition

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
March 19, 2018

VIDEO: Student walkout protests gun violence at schools

Natalie Zgurich, Prudence Nowicki, and Rachel Stofanak
March 14, 2018
Junior Hailey Guzzi signs poster for Parkland students.

[Photo] Students walk out to support Parkland, protest gun violence

Mackenzie Sendro, Avery Greenaway, and Rachel Stofanak
March 14, 2018

Play addresses opioid addiction

Natalie Zgurich and Devon Schroeder
March 8, 2018
Students from the Baldwin bocce team about to begin the tournament.

[Photo] Special Olympics hosts county bocce tournament

Devon Schroeder and Patricia Esposito
March 7, 2018
The Fighting Highlanders competitive cheer team performs across the area.

Cheer team reaches semi finals at nationals

Brenna Green and Natalie Zgurich
February 14, 2018
Girls gymnastics poses for a picture.

[Photo] Cheer squad bolsters gymnastics

Liam Belan and Nick Pouch
February 2, 2018
The girls swim team defeated Canon-Mac on Wednesday night, and junior Abigail Herrle qualified for WPIALs.

Swimmers gain from youth movement

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
February 1, 2018
Forever My Girl makes fans wish they brought a tissue box to theater

Forever My Girl makes fans wish they brought a tissue box to theater

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
January 26, 2018
Photo via WWE Community under Creative Commons license.

“Misfits” raises $13,000 for Make-A-Wish

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
January 9, 2018

Boys, girls swim teams notch victories

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
December 20, 2017
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Cole may be on Penguins trading block

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
December 5, 2017
After being delayed in the fall, the annual powder puff football game will be held in February.

Junior, senior girls prep for powder puff game

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
November 15, 2017
Defenseman Nathan Hobson playing against Upper St. Claire.

Hockey defeats Upper Saint Clair

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
November 3, 2017
For the third straight year, the Baldwin golf team has reached the playoffs.

New golfers follow senior footsteps

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
November 3, 2017
Cheerleading teams earn bids to nationals

Cheerleading teams earn bids to nationals

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
October 30, 2017

Former addicts share their stories in drug awareness presentation

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
October 26, 2017
Football team looking to carry momentum from big Homecoming win

Football team looking to carry momentum from big Homecoming win

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
October 10, 2017
Scrunchies make a comeback

Scrunchies make a comeback

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
October 6, 2017
Opinion: Pens going for 3-peat

Opinion: Pens going for 3-peat

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
October 4, 2017
Democrats would be better served by dropping collusion accusations against President Trump

Opinion: Trump’s tweets distract his opponents from other issues

Natalie Zgurich, Sports Editor
September 25, 2017
The football team earned a win over Hollidaysburgh in the first game of the season.

Football loses to Upper St. Clair

Natalie Zgurich, Staff Writer
September 18, 2017
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