Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast: Recent Episodes
Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast
Bringing you everything Baldwin Athletics including news, game breakdowns, analysis, interviews, and much, much more. Prepare for the laughs, hot takes, hard questions and everything in between.
We are excited to have Sariah Doresca back in the studio today to let the world know where she will continue her academic and athletic endeavors after a successful "run" at Baldwin HS. She speaks about the recruitment process, how she made the announcement, her motivators, goals for this season and much more. Sariah also wanted to invite all our listeners to her actual signing this Thursday! Tune in to see what school was lucky enough to get Sariah's commitment and the details for her signing on Thursday.
In this episode Jelani Williams steps back into the studio for another interview with Averi and Blaine, but this time he speaks about his recent injury, his recovery, and he gives tips to any other athletes that are recovering from injuries.
In this week's episode Averi, Blaine and Robert all sit down with Brianna George, Alexis Abrahams and Soulava Gabr from the Field Hockey team. They discuss the dynamic of being a captain on a high school sport, the roles of coaches/captains and players and how to create a great team dynamic. Let's just say that the BearSpot was a blowout this week.
In this episode, Averi sits down with Robert Bautista Chavez, Max Ascencio and Nathaniel Hernandez from the Boys Soccer team. They discuss their season, the impact of Coach Soupious, their soccer inspirations, why they love Baldwin soccer and so much more. Tune in!
This is a big week for the podcast! With the soccer season ending, our 3rd co-host Robert officially joins Blaine and Averi on the team. They sit down with the Junior Captain of the Cheerleading team, Morgan Jackson. Morgan talks about the challenges of cheerleading, how her gymnastics background led her here and how it helps. Morgan also talks about the difference between cheering for a game and cheer competitions. Make sure you tune in!
This week, Averi sits down with some of Baldwin's finest Cross-Country stars. She chats with Paul Fleck, Jeremy Rosario and Jaden Small. Their discussions are all over the place touching on season preparation, the necessary mentality for long distance running, goals, challenges and the importance of time management as an athlete.
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Averi sits down with her co-host Blaine Harding and her volleyball teammates Asia Dowe and Gabby Vanterpool for an excellent episode. They discuss their season, a little about themselves and really break down some of their volleyball pet peeves. Tune in!
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Blaine and Averi sit down with Jelani Williams, Prosper Prowl and Coach Bobby Appel from the Varsity Football team after their big win at Homecoming last weekend on the new turf field. They talk about the energy at last week's game and their expectations for the rest of the season.
In this episode, Blaine sits down with Averi Thomas and Dorcas Ikechukwu from the Varsity Girls Soccer team. Averi is a host for this year, but sits in the hot seat with her Goalkeeper, Dorcas. They discussed the start to their season, goals for the season and they had a competitive BearSpot competition. Tune in!
Welcome back, listeners! Our 1st episode of season 6 is an introduction sharing some information about this year's hosts, Blaine, Averi and Robert. Tune in!
For the final episode of season 5 of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, co-hosts Cydney and Blaine invite the behind-the-scenes Editor/Producer Paul for their finale. They highlight the graduating Bruins athletes that will be continuing their athletic journeys in college, send out some gratitude and that's a wrap for Season 5. Tune in next year for a new season with our new staff! Thank you to everyone for your continued support!
The Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast staff has been busy this week. With their 3rd episode of the week, Cydney sits down with Mario Garcia and Ryan Healey from the Varsity Baseball team. They discussed what got them into baseball, spoke about the season that just ended, their commitment both during the season and off season, pregame rituals, superstitions, and much more. Tune In!
Blaine does another solo episode and interviews two players from the Badminton team, Michelle Perez and Fajur Raza. They have great discussions about the team graduating many seniors last year and the challenges associated with that, team bonding, Mr. Nguyen and his famous acronyms, and much more. Tune in!
Cydney and Blaine sit down with two of the Captains of the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team, Preston Kirchner and Brady Mahler. They speak about the dynamic on the team, their pregame rituals, team dinners, their future in lacrosse, the impact of their coaches and much more. Tune in!
This week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast will keep you entertained. Blaine and Cydney sit down with Senior Softball player Abigail Pascal and the Asst. Coach for Varsity Softball, Coach Bobby Appel. It starts out as a traditional episode where Blaine and Cydney run the episode, but Coach Appel slowly takes over as the host asking questions to the host. We might have to bring him back again as a host!
In this week's episode, Cydney and Blaine sit down with Emma Ryan and Kaitlin Timmes from the Girls Varsity Lacrosse team. They discuss the season so far, their goals for the season and the pressure of moving up a conference after being conference champs last year for the first time in Baldwin history.
In this episode, Blaine sits down with our Editor/Producer Paul Clement who was the Nassau County Runner Up in his weight class in wrestling this year. The episode focuses on the injury that Paul had in the County finals and his recovery.
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Cydney sits down with Renelle Grannum from the Varsity Girls Basketball team. Renelle speaks about the commitment that it takes to compete at the level that the Lady Bruins play. She tells stories about the players that mentored her when she came up to Varsity as a 7th grader and how she has become a mentor for the young Lady Bruins as she became an upperclassman. And the big news, Renelle came on the podcast to announce her college commitment on this episode. Tune in to see which lucky college gets her talents.
This week, Cydney and Blaine sit down with the recent AAA Nassau County Champions, Chase Timberlake and Peyton Howell as they prepare for the LI Championship Game this weekend! They talk about their work on and off the court, their passion for basketball, and their goals in the short and long-term.
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Blaine sits down with 1 of the Captains from each team from Sportsnite, Alexis Lakeram and Makenzie Ahearne. They discuss the long-standing tradition of Sportsnite, how it started 91 years ago, their love for Sportsnite and how their team is ready for Preview this weekend and the big event in less than 2 weeks. Tune in and come to Sportsnite!
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Cydney and Blaine sit down with two All-American athletes from the Girls Varsity Track and Field team, Breanne Barnett and Sariah Doresca. They discuss how they got to this top-tier level, their plans for the future and what they do to stay on top of their game. Tune in!
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Cydney and Blaine sit down with Kristopher Chambers and Tristan Brown from the Boys Winter Track and Field team. Tristan speaks about the track side of things, while Kristopher speaks about the field events he participates in. They discuss the differences between winter and spring track and field, their goals for this year and so much more. The Bear Spot segment was a blowout this week. Tune in to see who was victorious.
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Cydney sits on the other side of the table. Blaine interviews Cydney Herrera, Ali-Marie Bissesser and Savina Charles from Baldwin HS's step team called Stomp Elite. They discuss their love for step, the dedication of Coach Coles and the three have a very impressive showing during the Bear Spot segment.
In the last episode of 2023, Cydney and Blaine sit down with our Editor/Producer Paul Clement Jr. and Ari Guerra from the Varsity Wrestling team. They discuss their strong start to the season, the respect that Coach Marrero has garnered from the team and their expectations for this season. Paul and Ari have a close matchup in this week's Bear Spot segment. Tune in to see who won.
This week on the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Blaine does another solo episode with her own teammates from the Marksmanship team. They discuss what marksmanship is, the impact of Coach Palumbo and how to get involved with this competitive sport. Tune in!
This week, Cydney and Blaine sat down with the new Interim Athletic Director Mr. Drew Cronin. They discuss his background before coming to Baldwin, what his role is within Baldwin Athletics, and he mentions how welcoming the Baldwin community has been. He also discusses the facility upgrades that are going on to enhance the Baldwin Athletics program. Tune in!
This week, Blaine pulls off another amazing solo episode where she interviews the leadership of the Athletes Helping Athletes club, Jasmin Tiong-Smith and Robert Bautista. They explain what AHA is, the competitive election process to get into the club and how they love being role models for the elementary school and middle school students that they work with.
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Cydney and Blaine sit down with Varsity Cheerleading Captain Jillian Cooke. They discuss Jillian's love for cheer, the dynamic of the current team, the commitment that cheer takes both for games and in competitions. Tune in!
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Cydney and Blaine sit down with Vaudreagh Johnson and Jake Davidson from the Varsity Football team. They talk about their love of football and where it came from, their season and they really impressed us with their knowledge of football during the new BearSpot segment!
In this week's episode, Blaine does her first solo episode interviewing Chelsea Panky, Isabella Portillo & Isabella Aparicio Romero from the Girls Tennis team. They speak about their dedication to tennis, their goals for improvement, the impact of Coach Jarmel, their most embarrassing moment on the court and so much more. This episode has lots of laughs! Enjoy!
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Cydney and Blaine sit down with Kate Heuser & Sabrah Folkes from the Varsity Volleyball team. They chat about this season, the dynamic of the team, playing under a new coach and so much more.
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Cydney and Blaine sit down with Cross Country Captains Carter Hoskins & Chauncey Saint Jean, alongside their Coach Mr. Buckley. They discuss this season, a new Baldwin record and their love for running. Tune in!
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Cydney and Blaine sit down with Celisa Benoit and Camdressa Davis from the Varsity Girls Field Hockey team. They talk about their love of the game, their goals for this season, playing under Coach Hoover and Coach Thiel and much more! Tune in!
In this week's episode, Cydney and Blaine sit down with 2 of the captains of the Varsity Boys Soccer team, William Zelaya and Josue Ascencio-Cueva. They talk about their love for soccer, playing under Coach Soupios, their goals for this season and much more!
In this week's episode, Cydney and Blaine sit down with Annabelle Lopez from the Varsity Girls Soccer team for their first interview! They talk soccer, Coach Rodgers, the team, Annabelle's passion and much more. We are excited because this is our 100th episode! Tune in and share with your friends and family.
In the first episode of season 5 of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, the new staff introduces themselves. This year, our team is Co-Hosts, Cydney Herrera and Blaine Harding along with our Editor/Producer, Paul Clement. Tune in!
For the final episode of Season 4 of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Ava and Aaron sit down with Alexys Mason & Jaclyn Janus from the "Good"minton team. They discuss their passion for badminton, the sport itself and so much more. Tune in.
In this week's episode, Aaron sits down with Paul Clement Jr. and Jasmin Tiong-Smith from the Boys and Girls Lacrosse team. They chat about their seasons, playoff lacrosse, the differences between boys and girls lacrosse and so much more. Tune in.
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Ava and Aaron sit down with Joey Fullone and Aniel Baez from the Varsity Baseball team. They sit down in the studio and chat about this season, their love for baseball and so much more. Joey, who has been our Editor/Producer this year, got to see the other side of the podcast in this episode.
On this week's episode, Ava sits down with her sister Dylan Reyer and Kate Heuser from the Varsity Softball team. They discuss their current season, their goals for this season and their passion for softball.
In this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Ava and Aaron sit down and talk to Angelo Guerrero and Brandon Firth from the Boys Tennis team! They discuss their season, the new turf tennis courts and so much more.
In this episode, Ava and Aaron give a recap of the successful Winter season for the Baldwin Bruins sports program.
In this episode Ava and Aaron sit down with track stars Sariah Doresca & Daniel Concepcion. They speak about the team's recent success, their passion for the sport and so much more.
In this week's episode, Ava and Aaron sit down with 2 of the Captains from Sportsnite, Mikayla Keryc and Cayla Carter. They discuss the tradition of Sportsnite, why they love Sportsnite, the friendships made, the challenges of being Captain and so much more.
This week, Aaron did a solo episode with the Marksmanship Captains, Darleen Bruno and Abigail Bautista. They spoke about the sport of Marksmanship, Coach Palumbo and their love for this sport.
In this week's episode, Ava and Aaron bring Wrestling Captains Kwasi Bonsu and Jayson Rivera into the studio. They talk about their love for wrestling, their goals for their senior year, wrestling for Coach Murphy and so much more. Do not miss this episode!
In this episode, Ava and Aaron sit down with stars from the Varsity Bowling team, Matt Johnson and Morgan Ranson. They speak about their successful season and their love for bowling.
In this episode, Ava and Aaron interview the returning LI Champion, Lady Bruins basketball team. This interview features Dally Moreno, Katelyn Simpson, Renelle Grannum, and Peyton Dulin. They discuss their season, past performances and the pleasure of working under the legend Coach Catapano.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Ava and Aaron sit down with the Captains of the undefeated Boys Basketball team (Josh Petion, Jaylen Brown, David Polonia and Dylan Madden). They discuss the challenges of competing at a top level, how they have grown as players and their goals for the rest of the season.
In this episode, Ava and Aaron give a recap on the successful fall sports season for the different Bruins sports teams.
In this week's episode, Ava and Aaron sit down with Joe Gonzalez. You might know Joe as a classmate, a baseball player, but today we learn more about what motivates Joe to dedicated countless hours as the Manager of the Football and Boys Basketball teams.
In this episode, Ava and Aaron interviewed the Captains of the Varsity Cheerleading team. They talk about cheering for Baldwin sports teams and the competitive world of cheer competitions.
In this episode, Ava and Aaron sit down with the Field Hockey Captains Olivia Specht and Amalia Taveras to discuss their preparations for playoffs and the team chemistry. Be sure to support them for their playoff game on Friday.
In this episode, Ava sits down with Chauncey Saint-Jean & Ayanna Brown from the Cross Country team. They discuss the sport in general, how they keep themselves motivated and their goals for this season.
In this episode, Aaron takes on another solo episode, but this one is unique. Ava sits in the hot seat getting interviewed with her Volleyball Coach, Ms. Mosca. They discuss their love for volleyball and the keys to success for the rest of this season.
In this episode, Ava and Aaron interview Darien Ward Jr. and Anthony Byron from the Varsity Football team. They speak about the season so far and their goals for the rest of the season.
In this episode, Aaron does his first solo episode. He interviewed William Zelaya and Josue Ascencio from the Varsity Boys Soccer team and Taylor Darcy and Samantha Torres from the Varsity Girls Soccer team. These student-athletes discuss their summer preparation and talk about how excited they are for this upcoming season.
On this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Ava and Aaron interview Baldwin's new Athletic Director, Dr. Tyshawn Scarlett. Dr. Scarlett shares his vision for the Baldwin athletics program and shares some personal stories.
For the start of season 4 of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, our new Co-Hosts Ava Reyer and Aaron Bell kick off the season with a introduction episode.
On this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Toyin gives a breakdown of all Spring Sports. What an amazing year to be a BRUIN! Toyin also interviewed our Athletic Director, Mr. Eduardo Ramirez. There might have been a tear shed. The only way to find out is to listen.
On this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Toyin gives a breakdown of all Spring Sports. What an amazing year to be a BRUIN! Toyin also interviewed our Athletic Director, Mr. Eduardo Ramirez. There might have been a tear shed. The only way to find out is to listen.
This episode, Toyin interviews the Boys Lacrosse Captains! Kevin Wallace Jr., Zachary Kirchner, Zavier Foster, & Elijah Bell talk about their experience in Lacrosse & how they became who they are today! They also talk about their future, going forward with Lacrosse.
On this episode, Toyin and Amanda interview Baldwin alumni about the college recruiting process. This episode features Tyler Warner, Kaia Harrison, Nadia Elcock and Sarah Henry. These 4 Baldwin alumni speak about the challenges of the recruitment process and offers tips as well.
On this week's episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Toyin sits down with Varsity Wrestling athletes and captains, Kwasi Bonsu and Jayson Rivera. Throughout the interview, they talk about how to develop a motivational mindset, their determination and love for the game, and the legacy they plan to leave behind for the wrestling program. They also discuss their thoughts on the Nassau County Championships and how they plan on winning.
This episode Amanda & Toyin interview Mrs. Graf, a Physical Education Teacher from Baldwin High & Advisor of Athletes Helping Athletes. Being a part of this group, Amanda & Toyin also interview Aurora Wojtczack & Moriah Pettway, getting their perspective on their experience, what it means to be a member, & how to become a member of Athletes helping Athletes
For this episode, Amanda and Toyin give us a preview for the upcoming Winter sports season for the Baldwin Bruins teams.
This Episode Toyin and Amanda interview Ava Reyer and Paige Herbert from the girls Varsity Volleyball team on their season and play-off run. The girls went to the play-off game and will give their game analysis as well.
Toyin and Amanda review the latest stats from the last few games in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. This week’s focus was soccer. The featured athletes included captains Roscary Munoz and Rubi Perez from girls soccer and captains Ashel Santos, Anthony Ramos, William Zelaya, and Luis Ascencio from boys soccer. The captains talked about their team dynamic, coaches, and impressive seasons, especially the boys' 13-game winning streak. The boys talk about the prospects for playoffs, their recent win of their first conference championship in over a decade, and much more.
Toyin and Amanda review the latest scores, stats, and standings from the past few weeks in Baldwin Bruin Athletics. Your hosts also sit down this episode and speak with field hockey captain Olivia Specht about her sports career so far and the prospects for the rest of the season.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, we speak with Coach Carroll about retirement and moving on with life. Thank you Coach Carroll and good luck in your future.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with the brand new football coach, Coach Chimienti.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Ruby Malik. A girl on the badminton team who talks about her season and why she chose this sport.
In this episode we speak with Coach Llewelyn about his experiences at Baldwin High School and how COVID impacted him and the sporting seasons.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Nick and Juan, two lacrosse players, about their season and their experience with Covid.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with two girls lacrosse players who speak about their season and how COVID has impacted them.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Maurice and Kenny, two football players at the high school. They talk about their season and hoe COVID has affected them.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Diana and Christina about their experience with sports night.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with two girls soccer players about their season experiences and how COVID has impacted them.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Aljamain Sterling, a UFC champion. We talk about his experience in athletics and his recent victory. He also talks about his motivations and goals.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with the girls volleyball coach, Coach Mosca. She talks about her experiences being a coach and some memorable moments from past seasons.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Val Moser, a sports night veteran who is here to talk about her experiences participating in sports night.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Mr. Soupios, not only a teacher at BHS, but a very skilled coach as well. He talks about his experiences as a coach as well as how COVID impacted the season.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Mariajose, who's on the girls tennis team. She talks about her experiences on the team and how COVID has impacted her season.
In this episode of Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Aurora Wojtczack, a very active and talented member of the field hockey team. She talks about her experiences on the team and how COVID-19 affected her season.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Kalil Cuffe, an incredible wrestler who has an isane track record. He speaks of his time as an athlete at Baldwin High School and how the pandemic affected his season.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with two members on the girls basketball team. They talk about their experiences on the team and how COVID affected their season.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Kirsten Mahler a junior and leader of the riflery team, about the sport and her upcoming season.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Kanieta Jones about her track career and future goals in track.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we talk with Aishat, a cheerleader who describes her past events as part of the team and who she has bonded with through the years on the team.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with two boys basketball players who both happen to be transfer students. They talk about how they've been affected by COVID and some of the athletic accomplishments.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we talk with two members of the girls bowling team. They talk about how the sport works and some of their best moments as part of the team.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we speak with Jendy, a wrestler and baseball player, about his accomplishments and how COVID-19 has effected his athletic season.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we are joined by varsity basketball player Nayeli Dowding. She talks about her experiences in her sports career as well as how the pandemic effecting her season had an impact on her.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast Trey Parkin, varsity football player, tells us about his summer. He also tells us how he has dealt with COVID and how he is preparing for his upcoming season.
In this episode two student athletes are here to talk about their experiences over the summer while dealing with COVID-19 hindering their sports season.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast we talk with two more student athletes, Brianna Benoit and Kourtney Bobb, about their summer and how they have dealt with COVID-19 hindering their sports schedules.
In this episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sport Podcast we learn what the life of a student athlete has been like during these unprecedented times with COVID-19.
In this first episode of season two of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast, Isaiah Bell and Sophia Smyth talk with Mr. Ramirez about sports for the upcoming school year.
In the final episode for the 2019-2020 school year, Yaw interviews the man behind everything Baldwin Athletics, Mr. Ramirez. Yaw speaks with Mr. Ramirez about various topics including how the COVID-19 pandemic affects athletes, reopening plans for the upcoming school year, as well as what we can expect going forward among many other things.
In his final interview for the show, Tyler interviews one of the Class of 2020's best athletes, Michael Paray. Michael is a star for both the Varsity Baseball and Varsity Soccer teams.
Tyler interviews Liam graff and Jeremy Jean-Baptise, two members of the Boys Varsity Spring Track squad.
Tyler and Yaw interview the winners of the Frank Zachman and Marion Mickey Waldman Awards given to the best male and female athletes at Baldwin Senior High School respectively. Trevor Watts is interviewed by Tyler while Yaw takes on Elena Randolph.
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Tyler interviews Daniel Hernandez and Aaron Hurtado, two members of the Boys Varsity Tennis team.
Yaw interviews Adriela Ramos (3rd appearance), Ameara Briggs (1st appearance) and Nicolette Torres (1st appearance). All three girls are members of the Varsity Badminton team.
Tyler interviews Gabriel DeRoche, Ronnie Marchese-Silano, Trevor Watts and Timothy Williams. All four athletes are seniors on the Boys Varsity Lacrosse team.
Yaw and Tyler begin a short stretch of spring athlete interviews and hears from the student-athletes whose seasons were cut short. This week, Yaw interviews two of Baldwin's finest athletes, students, and people: Ava Bandel and Megan Doyle from Girls Varsity Lacrosse.
Yaw counts down and wraps up moments #5-#1 on the list of the Top 10 Moments in in Baldwin Bruins Athletics History.
To cap off the countdown, Yaw interviews Jenna Annecchiarico, Kaia Harrison, Aziah Hudson, Donnetta Johnson, and Destiny Samuels. These ladies make up the 2018 Lady Bruins starting five who are widely regarded to as the best team in Baldwin history. This team went 18-1 and finished #4 in the country.
Moments include 1986 Boys Varsity Wrestling, 1987 Girls Varsity Soccer, 1999 Girls Varsity Softball, 1999 Girls Varsity Volleyball, and 2018 Girls Varsity Basketball.
Yaw counts down the moments #10-#6 on the list of the Top 10 Moments in in Baldwin Bruins Athletics History. To cap off this episode, Yaw interviews Ricardo Manigat and Aaron Weaver, two members of the 2005 Baldwin Bruins Varsity Football team who started the season 10-0 with a Nassau County Championship. Moments include 1977 Boys Varsity Wrestling, 1982 Boys Varsity Basketball, 1989 Girls Varsity Field Hockey, 2005 Boys Varsity Football and 2008 Boys Track and Field.
While in quarantine, Yaw kicks off the Top 10 Moments in Baldwin Bruins Athletics History with three Honorable Mentions. Moments include 2008 Boys Basketball, 1999 Lady Bruins Basketball, and 1992 Baseball.
Yaw and Tyler break review the latest scores and stats from this week (3/9-3/15) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Yaw interviews Megan Doyle, Alexa Stegmuller, Anais Pierre, and Adriela Ramos for a star-powered interview. All four ladies are 2020 Sportsnite Captains. They talk to Yaw about how it felt to be named captain, the emotions of going through their last Sportsnite, who is next in line to fill their shoes, and much more. Yaw also sits down with advisors and Sportsnite "OGs" Mrs. Healy-Kurz and Mrs. Watts for another blockbuster interview. The long-time advisors talk about their process with sportsnite, take Yaw on a trip down memory lane, and much more.
Yaw and Tyler break down the latest scores and stats in Bruins Athletics 24 hours after both the Boys and Girls Varsity Basketball teams captured their respective Section VIII Nassau County AA Championships. Tyler breaks down the Lady Bruins' 60-52 championship win over Syosset and interviews his game MVP, Dana Elcock, on the game. Yaw analyzes the boys' 61-60 win over Uniondale in what was an instant classic. He also sits down with Kamani Jones and Jayden McKenzie to get their reaction after winning their first championship. Yaw also interviewed Elena Randolph two weeks ago in what is the most anticipated interview of the show. Randolph sits down with Yaw for nearly an hour to discuss her playoff state of mind, her career, her high points, low-points, and why this county championship means the most to her.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (2/24-3/1) in Baldwin Bruin Athletics. Yaw sits down with Danielle Barba, Taylor Parides and their "little sister" Jenna Markus. Markus becomes the youngest guest on the show thus far. Barba and Parides talk about the lessons they want Jenna to take away from them, how they feel about their last Sportsnite, the people they looked up to, and much more. Markus reflects on her bond with her upperclassmen "sisters" and how they have made the transition to high school much easier among other things.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (2/17-2/23) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. For this episode, Yaw and Tyler interview five members of the Boys Varsity Basketball Team. Yaw first sits down with Head Coach Darius Burton. Burton speaks on what the team has to do better, what makes this team a threat, and his greatest moments as a coach, player, and mentor, among many other things. Both Yaw and Tyler interview four players from the team including Trevan Blackett, Lance Henry, Jayden McKenzie, and Isiah Walker. The boys speak on their expectations for the playoffs, their lowest points of the season, their highest points of the season, their relationship with Burton, what makes this team special, and many, many more things. Both interviews make for the longest episode of the Baldwin Bruins Sports Podcast yet.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (2/10-2/16) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Yaw sits down with four Goldsmite Park girls (Jordyn Collado, Aidia Reiger, Leslie Carbajal, and Kiara Quamina) to discuss how Sportsnite has gone thus far, their respective roles, what they love about sportsnite, what they will miss about sportsnite, and for Kiara, what she is looking to achieve next year. The girls also walk Yaw through why winning entrance is so important than winning the event itself.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (2/3-2/9) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Sportsnite coverage rolls on with Yaw sitting down with Blue Floor Chor member Ngozi Oka and Gold Floor Chor member Emily Osorio. Both Emily and Ngozi talk about the stress that comes with being Floor Chor including the never-ending creations of formations, little sisters, how hard work is rewarded, and much more. Tyler also sits down with Baldwin Bruins Athletic Trainer Ms. Kennedy to discuss how she juggles her responsibilties with so many different athletes and sports, her duties, her upbringings, and much more.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats (1/26-2/4) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. In what is the first of what should be tons of Sportsnite coverage, Yaw sits down with Blue Team members: Anais Pierre and Sydney Ramalho. They discuss how Sportsnite got them closer, why all girls should take part in Sportsnite, what Sportsnite means to them, and much, much more. On top of that, Yaw also interviews April Red from Girls Varsity Bowling. Red discusses how she constantly works to perfect her craft, what she will miss about being a Bruin, and much more. All that and more creates a stacked 20th episode.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest svores and stats from this week (1/21-1/26) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Special Guest of the Week is Maya Ross who is the only athlete in Baldwin to play two different sports at the same time. Tyler breaks down Boys Varsity Basketball's 45-34 win against Plainview Old-Bethpage.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from the last two weeks (1/13-1/19) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Athlete of the Week is Girls Varsity Winter Track runner and one-fourth of 4X200 Conference Champions, Strayshenia Joseph. Joseph sits down with Tyler to discuss the differences between running different seasons, how it felt to win the conference championship, and more.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from the last two weeks (1/6-1/13) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Athlete of the Week is Boys Varsity Wrestler Kalil Cuffe. Cuffe sits down with Yaw to discuss the leadership he brings to the Bruins, what he can do better to improve his game, how he has positively impacted Baldwin High School, and much more. Tyler breaks down Varsity Co-Ed Markmanship’s match against Sewanhaka.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from the last two weeks (12/23-1/5) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Athlete of the Week is Girls Varsity Basketball player Dallysshya Moreno sits down with Tyler to discuss all of the doubts surrounding the Lady Bruins, the team’s tough losses over the years, the goals she holds for her career, and much more. Yaw breaks down Boys Varsity Basketball’s comeback victory against St. Dominic’s in the finals of the Chanee Brown Holiday Tournament.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (12/16-12/22) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Athlete of the Week is Boys Varsity Basketball player and captain, Kamani Jones. Jones sits down with Yaw to discuss what basketball means to him, the people he leans on this get him through tough times on the court, his championship aspirations, and much more.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (12/2-12/8) in Bruins Athletics. This week brings us three interviews which includes both athletes and coaches as special guests. Tyler sits down with Boys Varsity Winter Track Head Coach, Coach "D"-Carroll as well as runner and captain, Patrick Mulvey. Tyler then shifts his attention to Co-Ed Marksmanship where he sits down Head Coach, Coach Palumbo and standout seniors Marie Drew and Chloe Saquing. Our Featured Game of the Week brings us to Boys Varsity Basketball's season opening-loss versus Newburgh Free Academy. Tyler breaks down what the Bruins did right and what they can improve on. All this and more is jam-packed into a busy thirteenth episode.
The show continues its 2019-20 Winter Season Previews by covering Boys Varsity Wrestling. Yaw sits down with Head Coach Murphy and Ruben Jovel to talk all things wrestling. Ruben discusses his massive weight loss, the goals he has for himself this season, the brutal workouts he puts himself through, and much more. Murphy on the other hand talks about his coaching history, the people that inspired him, and the lessons he looks to bestow upon his athletes, and much more.
He is a four-time Conference I Coach of the Year, one-time Nassau County Coach of the Year, producer of over 75 All-County talents, and is 19th all-time for wins by a Long Island Head Coach. Yaw Bonsu sits down with one of Baldwin's greatest legends. He interviews Boys Varsity Football Head Coach, Coach Carroll. Carroll discusses what coaching means to him, his senior superstar Trevor Watts, the Nassau County Hall of Fame, how the game of football has changed over the years, gives the listeners mini Baldwin history lessons, and much, much more.
This week begins our season previews for what should be a cold, cold winter. Tyler kicks off the previews by taking on Girls Varsity Basketball. Coach Catapano, Dana Elcock, Shania Iglesias, and Nayeli Dowding join Tyler in the studio to talk about the upcoming season, how basketball has affected their lives, what they have to do this season to keep up Baldwin’s winning reputation, and much more.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (11/4-11/10) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Yaw analyzes Girls Varsity Volleyball's 3-1 win over Oceanside in the Nassau County AA Girls Volleyball Quarterfinals. Episodes includes both a Featured Athlete of the Week and Coach of the Week. Tyler sits down with Coach Jarmel to discuss how she handles coaching with other obligations, the loads of talent she had this past season, her various coaching methods, among other things. Tyler also sits down with Isaiah Place days before Baldwin Football's playoff game against Freeport. He talks about what the team has to do to beat Freeport, how he can improve his game, the team's quarterback play, and much more.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (10/28-11/3) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Tyler analyzes Boys Varsity Football's 13-0 shutout win against Westbury. Featured Athletes of the Week are Girls Varsity Field Hockey captains, Abbie Wong, Alexa Stegmuller, and Dianna Meere. The famous trio sits down with Yaw to discuss Coach Hoover, the bond they have built with each other, their 30-year-old field hockey traditions, and much more. Intramural Night Aerobics Captain Lexi Lund also sits down with Yaw in what is the first chapter in the show's Intramural Night/Sportsnite coverage. Lund talks to Yaw about how time consuming intramural night is, what she as done as a leader, the bond she has built with fellow captain Danielle Barba, and more.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (10/21-10/27) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Yaw analyzes Girls Varsity Soccer's 2-2 tie against Farmingdale. Featured Athlete of the Week is Girls Varsity Soccer player, Kaleena Guadalupe. Guadalupe sits down with Yaw to discuss her crucial role in the Bruins' success, the differences between this and last year's teams, and life in the United States Development Academy.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (10/14-10/20) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Yaw brings Girls Varsity Tennis Player Paris Jamison into the studio to analyze her team's final regular season match against Clarke. Featured Athlete of the Week is Boys Varsity Cross County runner, Liam Graff. Graff sits down with Tyler to discuss what it takes to run as much as he does, what colleges he’s looking at, and what the team has to do as they prepare for the winter and spring track seasons.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (10/7-10/13) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Yaw brings Girls Varsity Soccer Captain Elena Randolph in the studio to analyze the team's game aganist Plainview JFK. Featured Athlete of the Week is Girls Varsity Tennis player, Adriela Ramos. Ramos sits down with Yaw to discuss tennis, Intramural Night, Sportsnite and much more.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from the last week (9/28-10/6) in Bruins Athletics. Tyler analyzes Girls Varsity Field Hockey's 3-0 loss against Locust Valley and interviews our Featured Athlete of the Week, Kalea Chiverton. The podcast also goes on the road to Baldwin Senior High School's pep rally Yaw and Tyler conduct a whooping 9 interviews, putting their total at 10 for this week.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (9/21)-(9/27) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Yaw analyzes Boys Football's 35-25 loss to Plainview JFK. Featured Athlete of the Week is Varsity Girls Volleyball captain, Ava Bandel. Bandel sits down with Yaw to discuss Baldwin's hot start to the season, the lessons she looks to teach the younger generation of athletes, and the things she will carry most with her when her time in Baldwin concludes.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (9/14)-(9/20) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Tyler analyzes Girls Volleyball's three set victory against Farmingdale. Featured Athlete of the Week is Varsity Boys Football captain, Brayden DeSantis. DeSantis sits down with Tyler to discuss Baldwin's loss versus Massapequa, his favorite parts about wearing the blue and gold, what the Bruins have to do going forward, and his future beyond Baldwin.
Yaw and Tyler review the latest scores and stats from this week (9/9)-(9/13) in Baldwin Bruins Athletics. Yaw analyzes Boys Soccer's latest game against Oceanside. Featured Athlete of the Week is Varsity Boys Soccer captain, Jahn Padilla. Padilla sits down with Yaw to discuss his game versus Oceanside, to reflect on his past three years as a Bruin, and to talk about what's next for him.