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The student news site of Baldwin High School

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Nick Pouch

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Nick Pouch is a senior and in his third year on the Purbalite. He can be found on the boys volleyball team or playing the saxophone in the marching band. He is also a huge Pittsburgh sports fan.

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
Seniors Austin Bechtold and Nick Pouch reflect on their time playing for Baldwin volleyball.

Senior Farewell: Baldwin volleyball helped define our high school life

Nick Pouch and Austin Bechtold
May 13, 2019
Senior Morgan Traud played the title role in the spring musical, "Mame."

Traud picks up best actress nomination for Kelly Awards

Nick Pouch and Flynn Travers
May 7, 2019
Sports can fill fans with excitement, heartbreak, and anger. The Class of 2019 has witnessed plenty of professional sports moments over the past fours that filled them with these emotions.

Senior Farewell: We have seen great professional sports moments

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
May 1, 2019
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast looks at college hoops championship, Antonio Brown

Jaiman White, Nick Pouch, and Adam Goldsboro
April 9, 2019
Boys lax shoots for success

Boys lax shoots for success

Natalie Zgurich and Nick Pouch
April 8, 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
The Purb Take sports podcast debates all issues in the world of sports.

Purb Take podcast considers March Madness upsets

Jaiman White, Adam Goldsboro, Nick Pouch, and Tyler Zeman
April 1, 2019
Ice hockey loses in quarterfinals of playoffs

Ice hockey loses in quarterfinals of playoffs

Nick Pouch and Elizabeth Solenday
March 5, 2019
Competitors congregate in the auditorium to kick off the day.

Area students compete in America Bowl

Avery Greenaway and Nick Pouch
February 19, 2019
Contestants compete in the library, naming bridges from Pittsburgh.

Middle school students compete in the library.

Library Media Specialist Brigetta Del Re stands by the new sign of the Think Tank, a group collaboration room in the library.

[Photo] Think Tank assists planning

Anamarie Martinez, News Editor
February 7, 2019
Senior Nathan Hobson skates through tunnel of teammates at Senior Rec.

Hobson a leader on ice, inline teams

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
February 12, 2019
With this exposure he can receive more endorsements in the NFL than the MLB. There are many more football players who receive commercial and endorsement offers than baseball players.

Murray may regret decision to go with NFL

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
February 11, 2019
The game was a defensive battle, as neither offense could get anything going until the Patriots scored a touchdown in the last 10 minutes of the game.

Regardless of score, Patriots’ dynasty grows

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
February 4, 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
The boys hockey team gets ready to face off at a game.

Ice hockey comes away with big win against Greater Latrobe

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
January 8, 2019
The final wild card game will be the defending Super Bowl Champions, the Philadelphia Eagles, travelling to take on the Chicago Bears.

NFL playoffs kick off Saturday

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
January 4, 2019
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
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.

Ice hockey comeback falls short

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
November 20, 2018
Bell’s goal all along was both to earn what he feels is the appropriate dollar amount for his dual threat services and to set the market for backs, which Gurley accomplished not too long after.

Bell’s holdout has pros, cons

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
November 14, 2018
The Pirates’ season was a roller coaster of emotions, one that started before the season did, when the front office sent the face of the franchise, Andrew McCutchen, to the San Francisco Giants.

Pirates lineup needs revision

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
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
Football players face off at Baldwin High School football game.

Football looks to bring the fight to Chartiers Valley

Nick Pouch and Gaige Grzelka
September 28, 2018
The “showmance” featured Swaggy C and Bayleigh, who collectively have been nicknamed “Swayleigh.” These two instantly connected early in the season and formed an alliance and a relationship.

Swaggy C once again steals attention at Big Brother Finale

Nick Pouch, Multimedia Editor
September 28, 2018
The Highlander football team, its 14-day quarantine over, played Norwin on Friday and lost, 28-12.

Football team looks for big win against Woodland Hills

Nick Pouch and Liam Belan
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
Football players face off at Baldwin High School football game.

Football team looks to bounce back against Moon

Nick Pouch and Austin Bechtold
September 14, 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
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
Bristow, O'Malley lead Highlanders to states in track

Bristow, O’Malley lead Highlanders to states in track

Nick Pouch and Adam Goldsboro
May 22, 2018
A look back on the Pens memorable run

A look back on the Pens memorable run

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
May 8, 2018
Patriotic and proud: Junior Thomas Rechtorik shows off his project honoring Civil War veterans. Rechtorik is one of several students who have worked on earning the Eagle Scout rank.

[Photo] Scouts reach new heights

Erin Fader, Staff Writer
April 16, 2018
The Atlanta Braves have upset the Dodgers, and the Houston Astros have stopped the hot Red Sox, setting up the MLB World Series. 

Sopata plans for a bright season

Nick Pouch and Flynn Travers
April 11, 2018

Bucs start hot, but bigger tests are coming

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
April 9, 2018
Boys lacrosse starts season rough

Boys lacrosse starts season rough

Nick Pouch and Liam Belan
March 27, 2018
Baldwin students pass the CNA test

Baldwin students pass the CNA test

Nick Pouch and Johnny Staley
March 27, 2018

Letter writers support Parkland students

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
March 22, 2018
Emotions to run high as Fleury returns tonight

Emotions to run high as Fleury returns tonight

NIck Pouch, Staff Writer
February 6, 2018
Super Bowl commercials are among the best ways that a company can advertise its brand and its product, and while fans were disappointed by this year’s matchup between the Patriots and Rams, over 100 million people worldwide still saw the wide variety of ads.

Super Bowl 52 will make history either way

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018
Girls gymnastics poses for a picture.

Cheer squad bolsters gymnastics

Liam Belan and Nick Pouch
February 2, 2018
The boys hockey team gets ready to face off at a game.

[Photo] Antonio stands out in leadership role

Liam Belan, Staff Writer
February 2, 2018

Purbalite Pick ‘Em: Super Bowl 52

Nick Pouch, Nathan Breisinger, Johnny Staley, and Mackenzie Sendro
February 1, 2018
One last ride: The boys basketball team hopes to make a playoff run for the third year in a row. The team expected a starting line up comprised of seniors Jake Monroe, Nick Fiumara, Mike Goga, Frank Owusu, and Jeremy Jenkins (left to right) .

Injuries plague Highlanders

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
January 31, 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.

AFC playoffs kick off

Nick Pouch, 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
Girls and boys basketball look to start season strong

Girls and boys basketball look to start season strong

Nick Pouch and Flynn Travers
December 8, 2017
The boys hockey team defeated Greater Latrobe 6-2 on Thursday.

Hockey team faces tough loss

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
December 1, 2017
Injuries playing a huge role in NFL this year

Injuries playing a huge role in NFL this year

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
November 17, 2017
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Inside the Lines: Players crush homers record

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
November 6, 2017
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Tennis team battles through injuries

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
November 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 Steelers need to pick up their play if this season is going to be salvaged. Photo via steelers.com

Draft, trades improve chances for Steelers

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
September 8, 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
Pirates's season not what fans expected so far

Pirates’s season not what fans expected so far

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
May 24, 2017
Softball Section Co-Champions

Softball Section Co-Champions

Liam Belan, Nick Pouch, and Nathan Breisinger
May 12, 2017
Boys track and field earns a spot in WPIAL finals

Boys track and field earns a spot in WPIAL finals

Nick Pouch and Liam Belan
May 3, 2017

Girls lacrosse falls in senior rec game

Nick Pouch and Liam Belan
April 18, 2017
MLB game steps up to the plate

MLB game steps up to the plate

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
April 5, 2017
Ice hockey team

Ice hockey team

Nathan Breisinger and Nick Pouch
February 24, 2017
The Great Wall rises above expectations

The Great Wall rises above expectations

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
February 22, 2017
Opinion: Falcons squander chance for landmark win

Opinion: Falcons squander chance for landmark win

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
February 6, 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
Rogue One exceeds expectations

Rogue One exceeds expectations

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
December 20, 2016
Girls basketball starts season with split

Girls basketball starts season with split

Nick Pouch and Allison Stinelli
December 12, 2016
Girls Basketball hits the court

Girls Basketball hits the court

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
December 9, 2016
Casey Conboy signs with Duquesne for cross country

Casey Conboy signs with Duquesne for cross country

Allison Stinelli and Nick Pouch
December 8, 2016
Boy basketball takes on Mars

Boy basketball takes on Mars

Nick Pouch and Nathan Breisinger
December 6, 2016
Girls basketball sees progress in scrimmages

Girls basketball sees progress in scrimmages

Nick Pouch and Liam Belan
November 29, 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
Cubs finally win after over a century

Cubs finally win after over a century

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
November 3, 2016
Freshman leads tennis to playoffs

Freshman leads tennis to playoffs

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
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
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Aspiring student rapper gets chance

Liam Belan and Nick Pouch
October 21, 2016
TIMELESS -- "Pilot" -- Pictured: (l-r) Matt Lanter as Wyatt Logan, Malcolm Barrett as Rufus Carlin, Abigail Spencer as Lucy Preston -- (Photo by: Joe Lederer/NBC)

New series Timeless worth your time

Nick Pouch, Staff Writer
October 20, 2016

Girls volleyball starts with a win

Nathan Breisinger and Nick Pouch
September 7, 2016

Girls volleyball begins title defense tonight

Nick Pouch and Thomas Becker
September 6, 2016
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