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The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
The student news site of Baldwin High School

The Purbalite
Johnny Staley

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer

Johnny is a senior and a second-year staff writer on the Purbalite. He is a track athlete and loves watching sports in his free time. He likes to write sports stories.

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.

Male Athlete of the Year: Ziegler leads 4 sports

Johnny Staley and Connor Reiche
May 29, 2019
Senior Farewell: I took too many AP classes

Senior Farewell: I took too many AP classes

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
May 10, 2019
The Baldwin Invitational is one of the largest track meets in the state.

VIDEO: Boys track team posts big day at Baldwin Invitational

Johnny Staley, MacKenzie Sendro, Connor Reiche, and Matt Storms
May 8, 2019
Toronto's Kyle Lowry (left) and Philadelphia's Jimmy Butler both look to advance out of the LeBron-less eastern conference

NBA eastern conference looks different without LeBron

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
May 7, 2019
The 46th annual Baldwin Invitational on Friday proved to be a successful one for the Highlanders, as the boys team came in second overall and senior twins Bailey and Brendan O’Malley both won gold medals.

Highlanders succeed at 46th Baldwin Invitational

Johnny Staley, Aaron Exler, and Andrew Golvash
May 6, 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
Virginia's core of Kyle Guy (left), De'Andre Hunter (middle), and Ty Jerome featured no freshmen

NCAA Tournament rewards deep teams over star power

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
April 9, 2019
Boys tennis falls to USC

Boys tennis falls to USC

MacKenzie Sendro and Johnny Staley
April 4, 2019
The girls basketball team

Players to watch in WPIAL playoffs

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
February 15, 2019
Coach Eugene Wilson offering guidance to senior Shane Gilbert. Wilson comes to Baldwin from Westinghouse.

New boys coach creates change

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
February 13, 2019
Taking a look at possible future NFL dynasties

Taking a look at possible future NFL dynasties

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
February 4, 2019
The girls basketball team

Boys basketball suffers low scoring loss

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
January 23, 2019
Students enjoy Baldwin Bean coffee shop during first and second period.

Cafe to sell lattes from Baldwin Bean during lunch

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
January 14, 2019
The team hopes to improve on defense for the next game, as they play Bethel Park on Tuesday night at home.

Boys basketball suffers tough loss

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
January 7, 2019
The NBA is in its second season of using the play-in tournament and it has started the playoffs off hot this year. 

Boys hoops sees positives over busy break

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
January 2, 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
The team hopes to improve on defense for the next game, as they play Bethel Park on Tuesday night at home.

Boys basketball starts season off slow

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
December 10, 2018
Juniors Noah Fischer (left) and Zack Pender sport blonde hair for hockey playoffs.

Baldwin hockey drops tough game against Mars

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
December 7, 2018
The Steelers need to pick up their play if this season is going to be salvaged. Photo via steelers.com

Steelers’ playoff hopes slipping

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
December 3, 2018
The NBA has become involved in the Hong Kong democracy protests, angering China.

NBA headlines surprise fans early in season

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
November 20, 2018
Girls volleyball team poses for a picture at the Fall pep rally.

State playoff loss ends dominant year for girls volleyball

Johnny Staley and Mitch Davis
November 7, 2018
On the go: Senior Austin Sabo dribbles a ball during practice. Sabo and senior Mitchell Kress returned to the team this year.

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 begins playoff fight tonight

Flynn Travers and Johnny Staley
October 29, 2018
The Baldwin girls volleyball team has won numerous section titles over the years.

Volleyball loses perfect season bid, prepares for playoffs

Matt Storms and Johnny Staley
October 19, 2018
Steelers' James Conner

Steelers need to improve after bye week

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
October 18, 2018
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

With win over Lebo, volleyball on brink of perfect season

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
October 17, 2018
“We want this club to just become a popular and relaxed place where we can just play games and have some fun,” junior Donovan McGuire said.

Golden Gamers look to bring students together through games

Johnny Staley and Kim Samuel
October 16, 2018
Purbalite Pick 'Em: Who will win the World Series?, Johnny Staley and Austin Bechtold debate

Purbalite Pick ‘Em: Who will win the World Series?

Johnny Staley, Austin Bechtold, and Matt Storms
October 12, 2018
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball continues undefeated season

Johnny Staley and Connor Reiche
October 3, 2018
Girls volleyball team poses for a picture at the Fall pep rally.

Girls volleyball adds onto big win streak

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
September 28, 2018
Boys soccer team shows off school spirit. The boys team starting this season with a new coach.

Boys soccer shuts out Bethel Park

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
September 21, 2018
The Steelers suffered an embarrassing loss to the Kansas City Chiefs on Sunday 42-37, but that’s not even the worst thing that came out of the game.

Football fans frustrated about current Steelers’ soap opera

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
September 18, 2018
The team is now 4-0 in section play and plays Moon at home on Tuesday night.

Girls volleyball downs Canon Mac, stays unbeaten in section

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
September 14, 2018
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball continues winning streak

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
September 12, 2018
Boys soccer team shows off school spirit. The boys team starting this season with a new coach.

Boys soccer continues hot start to season

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
September 7, 2018
The Steelers are off to a bumpy start to the 2021 season.

Opinion: Steelers will go as far as defense lets them

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
September 5, 2018
Junior Emma Bradwene is the first Baldwin female athlete to score in a varsity football game.

Kicker Emma Brandwene makes history at football game

Johnny Staley and Matt Storms
September 4, 2018

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

Liam Belan and Johnny Staley
June 4, 2018
Reading the old fashion form of entertainment is back and not a bad idea.

Bookstore sale closes out school year

MacKenzie Sendro and Johnny Staley
May 29, 2018
The manager: Junior Dom Giorgianni stands by the batting cage before a softball game. Giorgianni manages three sports teams for Baldwin.

Student manager key for 3 teams

Johnny Staley and Austin Bechtold
May 24, 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
Baldwin athletes run away with accolades

Baldwin athletes run away with accolades

Brianna Rodriguez and Johnny Staley
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
Ohtani has ability to change MLB

Ohtani has ability to change MLB

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
April 18, 2018
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Boys volleyball sweeps Thomas Jefferson

Johnny Staley, Tyler Zeman, and Timmy Stinelli
April 10, 2018
Baldwin students pass the CNA test

Baldwin students pass the CNA test

Nick Pouch and Johnny Staley
March 27, 2018
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Pirates puzzle fans with recent trade

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
February 22, 2018
College basketball season more unpredictable than ever

College basketball season more unpredictable than ever

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
February 14, 2018

Purbalite Pick ‘Em: Super Bowl 52

Nick Pouch, Nathan Breisinger, Johnny Staley, and Mackenzie Sendro
February 1, 2018
Indoor track: Senior Nick Lachut perfects his vaulting. Lachut won the WPIAL championship last spring.

Lachut vaults to higher levels

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
January 31, 2018
Opinion: Pirates disappoint fans, again

Opinion: Pirates disappoint fans, again

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
January 16, 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
Podcast: NFL mid-season awards

Podcast: NFL mid-season awards

Johnny Staley and Flynn Travers and Liam Belan
November 15, 2017

3 Baldwin athletes commit to play in college

Liam Belan, Flynn Travers, and Johnny Staley
November 8, 2017
NFL suspensions disappoint fans

NFL suspensions disappoint fans

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Volleyball team’s big season comes to an end

Flynn Travers and Johnny Staley
November 1, 2017
Schmidt, Wright complete legacy

Schmidt, Wright complete legacy

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
November 1, 2017
The boys volleyball team lost to Canon Mac on Thursday night.

Girls volleyball takes on Plum in first round of playoffs

Nathan Briesinger and Johnny Staley
October 26, 2017
Online game becomes most successful Epic Games' history

Online game becomes most successful Epic Games’ history

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
October 12, 2017
Boys soccer beats Mt. Lebanon

Boys soccer beats Mt. Lebanon

Johnny Staley and Nathan Breisinger
October 6, 2017
Opinion: Keep protests out of sports

Opinion: Keep protests out of sports

Johnny Staley, Staff Writer
September 25, 2017
The girl's soccer team competes in the 4A division.

Boys Soccer loses to Lebo

Johnny Staley and Nathan Breisinger
September 20, 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 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
Review: Madden 17 follows `same' trend

Review: Madden 17 follows `same’ trend

Johnny Staley, Club Member
November 3, 2016
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