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Mason Hurley

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor

Multimedia Editor Mason Hurley is a senior and three-year staff member. He always has a clean pair of Jordans, Nikes, Adidas, or Yeezys on, and may be seen in bright yellow Air Force Ones. 

Final Purb Take podcast of the year looks at sports highlights of last four years

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
June 3, 2021
All songs on J. Cole's new album are good, making it a must listen.

J.Cole’s new album one of the year’s best

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
June 1, 2021

Purb Take looks at possible roster moves for the Pens

Mason Hurley, Colton Brain, and Ethan Spozarski
June 1, 2021
Purbalite seniors evaluate their four years of high school at Baldwin.

Senior Farewell: A big challenge presented big life lessons

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
May 28, 2021
Junior Eddie Nowicki is this year's male Purbalite Athlete of the year.

Nowicki named Purbalite Male Athlete of the Year

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
May 28, 2021

Purb Take podcast debates baseball, NFL draft

Colton Brain, Ethan Spozarski, and Mason Hurley
May 4, 2021

Purb Take podcast offers baseball, hockey predictions

Ethan Spozarski, Colton Brain, and Mason Hurley
April 15, 2021
The Baldwin Competitive Cheer team competed at the PIAA State Championships this past weekend, placing third in their division.

Cheer team competes at states, places third

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
April 13, 2021

Purb Take podcast offers final picks for March Madness

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
March 29, 2021
Florida rapper, singer, and songwriter Rod Wave just dropped his third studio album, SoulFly.

Rod Wave stays true to his sound on new album

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
March 26, 2021
The NBA is in its second season of using the play-in tournament and it has started the playoffs off hot this year. 

Opinion: Paying top high school prospects, new league could shake up NCAA

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
March 8, 2021
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level

District to re-evaluate hoops mask policy for playoffs

Izzy Swanson, Colton Brain, and Mason Hurley
February 11, 2021

Purb Take podcast offers Super Bowl predictions

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
February 4, 2021
Varsity basketball starter Joey Starzynski hopes that despite a wrist injury , he will be back for the end of season.

Injury forces Starzynski, hoops team to adapt

Mason Hurley and Paul Kercher
February 2, 2021
The Boys Basketball team has beat Franklin Regional to improve their record to 3-1.

Boys Basketball picks up 2 big wins

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
January 25, 2021

Purb Take podcast previews NFC, AFC championship games

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
January 22, 2021
Pittsburgh fans may not love Tom Brady, but they can not deny his success throughout his career.

Brady has proven his greatness once again

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
January 21, 2021
The Fighting Highlanders basketball teams compete at the 6A level

Girls hoops returns with a win over TJ

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
January 11, 2021

Purb Take podcast previews opening weekend of NLF playoffs

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
January 8, 2021
The varsity boys basketball team had only competed in a few scrimmages prior to the shutdown, so they had not yet started their season.

Jordan Brophy, boys basketball

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
December 15, 2020

Purb Take podcast discuss Steelers loss, NFL leaders, college results

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Ethan Spozarski
December 8, 2020
DaBaby's new album was created in reaction to a tragedy.

DaBaby pays tribute to late brother with surprise EP

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
November 24, 2020

Podcast: Purb Take discusses Steelers, Chiefs, Ravens

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Paul Kercher
November 23, 2020

PurbTake podcast discusses Steelers’ win, Penn State’s loss

Colton Brain and Mason Hurley
November 2, 2020
Senior Colton Brain has excelled in both the classroom and on the field.

Brain stands tall at QB for Highlanders

Mason Hurley and Ethan Spozarski
October 23, 2020
The Baldwin varsity football team defeated Hempfield on Friday.

Football team falls in OT to Seneca Valley

Mason Hurley and Ethan Franco
October 19, 2020
The Baldwin varsity football team defeated Hempfield on Friday.

Football team comes up with big win, but ends up in quarantine again

Lena Barakat, Lindsay Bonetti, Mason Hurley, and Paul Kercher
October 12, 2020
Crowd limits have been eased by the state for both indoor and outdoor sports.

State eases crowd rules for sports, again

Lindsay Bonetti, Lena Barakat, Mason Hurley, and Grace Hampton
October 6, 2020

Podcast: Girls cross country runners discuss team’s successes

Mason Hurley, Multimedia Editor
October 5, 2020
The Highlander football team, its 14-day quarantine over, played Norwin on Friday and lost, 28-12.

Despite quarantine, football team has high hopes for season

Mason Hurley and Ethan Spozarski
September 18, 2020
The football team earned a win over Hollidaysburgh in the first game of the season.

Football team rolls to win in first game

Ethan Spozarski and Mason Hurley
September 14, 2020
MarMar Oso's album offers a lot more than the song that became famous via TikTok.

Review: Oso’s album offers more than that TikTok song

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
June 3, 2020
Mobb Deep's sophomore album, "The Infamous," skyrocketed them into the spotlight.

Essential Listening: Don’t overlook this `Infamous’ classic

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
June 2, 2020

Purb Take discusses top international athletes

Jaiman White, Colton Brain, Victoria Di Cesare, and Mason Hurley
May 29, 2020
The rapper Lil Yachty recently dropped his fourth studio album, "Lil Boat 3."

Lil Yachty delivers another fun, youthful album

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
May 29, 2020
Review: Dababy introduces new sounds on latest album

Review: Dababy introduces new sounds on latest album

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
April 20, 2020

Art students win several awards

Mason Hurley and Grace Esposito
February 28, 2020
The Boys Basketball team has beat Franklin Regional to improve their record to 3-1.

Boys, girls basketball players earn Big 56 conference honors

Victoria Di Cesare, Tyler Zeman, and Mason Hurley
February 18, 2020

PODCAST: Coach DeGregorio, players ready for big playoff appearance

Colton Brain and Mason Hurley
February 14, 2020
Riley Konesky shows off some of her projects. Konesky hand crochets these animals for her business.

Konesky crochets critters for a cause

Brooke Scanlon and Mason Hurley
February 5, 2020
Students and teachers now have a new opportunity to create crafts and projects.

Library introduces new tool for student and teacher use

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
January 30, 2020
Although this album may not be a lyrical masterpiece, all of the songs are fun and feature incredibly well made beats.

Stunna 4 Vegas lays foundation for promising career

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
January 22, 2020
Junior Emma Sukal looks to be the new face of Baldwin tennis next year after a successful season this year.

Sukal serves up potential

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
November 25, 2019
Baldwin seniors signed their National Letters of Intent on Tuesday.

Seniors sign their letters of intent

Colton Brain, Mason Hurley, and Zachary Wyse
November 21, 2019
Bethany Yauch (center) will be playing tennis for Cleveland State University.

Bethany Yauch

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Nick Dolan has committed to playing Division I baseball at Ohio University.

Nick Dolan

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Salena Jaquay (right) and Cassie Carlson (left) have committed to playing softball in college.

Salena Jaquay

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019
Jenna Lutz (center) committed to play Division III basketball at Allegheny College.

[Photo] Jenna Lutz

Zachary Wyse, Staff Writer
November 21, 2019

Podcast: The hockey team discusses its undefeated start with Mr. Saras

Mason Hurley and Eli Achtzehn
November 13, 2019

Podcast: Purbalite sportswriters discuss early NBA trends

Colton Brain, Eli Achtzehn, and Mason Hurley
November 8, 2019
The ice hockey team fell to Central Catholic, 6-3.

Hockey team defeats Shaler, remains undefeated

Zach Wyse and Mason Hurley
November 6, 2019
Junior Kaitlyn Oldaker dresses up in red for a devil costume.

[Photo] SLIDESHOW: Students dress up for Halloween at Baldwin

Purbalite Staff, Staff Writers
October 31, 2019
Wearing suits with Jordans is an unorthodox combination growing in popularity.

Sneakers with suits is a refreshing modern look

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
October 25, 2019
Baldwin football defeated Bethel Park 31-28 in double overtime on Friday.

Football earns big win over Bethel Park in double overtime

Mason Hurley and Lena Barakat
October 15, 2019
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball loses to Moon

Ethan Coulehan, Mason Hurley, and Chris Bobuk
October 11, 2019
The boys’ volleyball team suffered a 3-0 loss against Canon Mac yesterday, leaving the team with a 1-3 record.

Girls volleyball takes section lead with win over Canon Mac

Mason Hurley and Ethan Coulehan
October 9, 2019
The rapper Dababy has released his second studio album, Kirk.

Dababy’s new album proves his rise to stardom was well deserved

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
September 27, 2019
The team has seven seniors. Their leadership and experience has helped the team through tough road section games. 

Volleyball team gets back on track with win over Bethel

Mason Hurley and Ethan Coulehan
September 25, 2019
The use of technology can be quite beneficial, but also damaging to society.

Baldwin introduces new digital activites fair

Eli Achtzehn and Mason Hurley
September 18, 2019
The Baldwin girls volleyball team has won numerous section titles over the years.

Girls volleyball team wins against Oakland Catholic

Mason Hurley and Colton Brain
September 6, 2019
Staff writer Aaron Exler was able to speak on life as a multi sport athlete.

Multiple sports a hit with some athletes

Colton Brain and Mason Hurley
May 28, 2019
This is a podcast produced by the staff of The Purbalite at Baldwin High School.

New podcast looks at NBA conference championships

Colton Brain, Aaron Exler, and Mason Hurley
May 21, 2019
The Girls Softball team takes on Norwin today in first round of play-offs.

Softball team’s big year comes to an end against Hempfield

Mason Hurley and Aaron Exler
May 16, 2019
XXL magazine is a hip-hop publication that releases an annual “Freshman Class” list that features 10 artists to watch, who all appear on the cover of the magazine.

XXL magazine discusses upcoming rappers for “Freshman Class”

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
May 7, 2019

ScHoolboy Q revives his career

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
May 3, 2019
Girls softball defeated Steel Valley 6-5.

Girl’s softball defeats Mt. Lebanon

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
April 30, 2019
Baldwin softball continued their strong season with a huge win against Peters Township

Softball team scores big win against Peters

Mason Hurley and Evan Haggerty
April 24, 2019
Boys volleyball come out on top in non-section match

Boys volleyball come out on top in non-section match

Mason Hurley and Colton Brain
April 16, 2019
Building the bot: Seniors Joshua Luxemburger (left), Yee Khine (middle), and Billy Andrews work on building a robot for their upcoming competition. This year, the club is working on a new design for their robot.

Bot team changes it up for battles

Brian Genovesi and Mason Hurley
April 15, 2019
The team rallies each other on throughout the game against Mt. Lebo.

Girls softball team comes out on top against Mt. Lebanon

Mason Hurley and Paul Briones
April 9, 2019
The girls won their division at AmeriDance Steel City Championship.

Dance team earns first place in its division at AmeriDance Steel City Championship

Mason Hurley and Sarah Watkins
April 2, 2019
Baldwin's boys tennis team plays in the spring sports season.

Boys tennis drops non-section match

Mason Hurley and Colton Brain
March 22, 2019
The Los Angeles Lakers finished in 11th place in the 2017-2018 season. Then on July 1, 2018, Lebron James, who is arguably the greatest player in the league right now, agreed to a four-year deal with the Lakers.

Lakers fail to meet expectations

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
March 15, 2019
Sophomores Florence Uwizeye and Makayla Mangan show off Smile Boxes from the sophomore class. The class has handed out yellow and blue Smile Boxes so far this year.

Sophomore class brightens the day with Smile Boxes

Tyler Zeman and Mason Hurley
March 8, 2019
Although Lil Pump never puts much effort into his songs, this album shows that he is at an all-time low for creativity, with choruses so long and repetitive that listeners will find it hard not to skip past them.

Lil Pump hits all-time low with new album

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
February 26, 2019
The team hopes to improve on defense for the next game, as they play Bethel Park on Tuesday night at home.

Boys basketball wraps up on positive note

Caden Harsh and Mason Hurley
February 11, 2019
Purbalite staff members discuss and debate awards for the NBA elite at the mid-season point.

PODCAST: Staff writers offer NBA mid-season awards

Eli Achtzehn, Jaiman White, and Mason Hurley
January 16, 2019
Mason Hurley, Jaiman White, and Mitch Davis discuss rappers Kanye and Jay Z.

PODCAST: Kanye vs. Jay-Z — who is better?

Jaiman White, Mitch Davis, and Mason Hurley
January 14, 2019
Welcome to the the “dad shoe” trend in the streetwear community. Some examples of these shoes are the Yeezy Boost 700, the Balenciaga Triple S Trainer, and the Puma Thunder Spectra.

`Dad shoes’ walk into limelight

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
January 2, 2019
The album, his solo debut after three mixtapes, includes five songs with features with artists like Juice WRLD, Lil Baby, Lil Yachty, and Austin Lam.

Ski Mask releases impressive studio album

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
December 4, 2018
Mason Hurley, Jaiman White, and Mitch Davis discuss rappers Kanye and Jay Z.

Album release dates for rappers being pushed back

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
November 29, 2018
The annual Powderpuff football game takes place between juniors and seniors.

Powder Puff game postponed again

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
November 19, 2018
Artists need to make sure that they are completely ready to drop their music whenever they originally state they will, as it has become quite frustrating for fans to wait on them.

Rappers make habit of pushing back release dates

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
November 7, 2018
Both the mat and game day cheer teams placed first overall, as well as topping their division opponents. Junior Alaina Wodarek won first place in tumbling.

Cheer teams dominate South Hills competition

Jaiman White and Mason Hurley
November 5, 2018
Both the game day and mat cheer teams finished in first place in their divisions at regionals in Ohio over the weekend, qualifying them for nationals in Florida in February.

Cheerleading team wins bid to nationals

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
October 29, 2018
The idea of paying for a brand as opposed to paying for the actual product or quality is getting out of hand. It’s simply done because of the influence of celebrities, and that’s very unfortunate for the state of streetwear.

Supreme brand takes exclusivity to ridiculous levels

Mason Hurley, Staff Writer
October 17, 2018
Eli Achtzehn and Mason Hurley take a look at who should dominate the coming NBA season in this Purbalite

PODCAST: NBA season preview with Eli Achtzehn and Mason Hurley

Eli Achtzein and Mason Hurley
October 16, 2018
Senior Julia Gaetano began a petition to have Sen. Hatch removed from Baldwin’s Distinguished Highlander Alumni Hall of Fame posted outside the gymnasium.

Online petition seeks removal of senator from Baldwin hall of fame

Fiona Selden, Astrid Senko, and Mason Hurley
October 15, 2018
Junior Jaren Kelly scored a touchdown to make it 14-7 for the Highlanders.

Football team’s strong start put to test against USC

Mason Hurley and Adam Goldsboro
September 7, 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

Golf team defeats Allderdice

Connor Reiche and Mason Hurley
September 6, 2018
Girls basketball loses to Gateway

Girls basketball loses to Gateway

Mason Hurley and Adam Goldsboro
December 19, 2017
Photo via Wikimedia Commons under Creative Commons license.

Marching band set to play at Steelers game

Mason Hurley and Grace Esposito
December 15, 2017
Opinion: New style of play leads to more NBA injuries

Opinion: New style of play leads to more NBA injuries

Mason Hurley, Club Member
October 31, 2017
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