Film Room

RUNNIN’ WITH THE DEVILS: Fanning, Old Forge cap unforgettable journey

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 30 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Old Forge basketball player Logan Fanning joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his team's run to the state final, the support of the Old Forge community, playing in the state championship game, teammates who impressed him this season, transitioning from the soccer season to the basketball season, the state of his NCAA Tournament bracket and more.
We also put a bow on the high school basketball season, touch on the continuing public vs. private argument, talk about the University of Scranton Lady Royals' run to the national championship game, Gerry McNamara becoming Syracuse's next head coach, the start of the spring sports season and March Madness.
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DANCE WITH THE DEVILS: Parker emphasizes team in Old Forge’s run to state semis

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 29 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Old Forge basketball player Cameron Parker joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss the Blue Devils' run to the PIAA Class 2A semifinals, the importance of honoring injured teammate Ryan DeMarco, what makes the team so special, the support from the Old Forge community, how the tough regular season schedule prepared the team for the postseason and more.
We also dive deeper into the high school basketball state playoffs, with the Scranton Prep, Holy Redeemer and Crestwood girls and Old Forge boys making it to the semifinals in their respective classifications. We also touch on the PIAA swimming championships, the University of Scranton Lady Royals advancing to the Final Four and Gerry McNamara leading Siena to the NCAA Tournament.
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STATE SILVER: Schechterly captures second place at PIAA Wrestling Championships

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 28 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week West Scranton wrestler Tommy Schechterly joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss capturing a PIAA Class 3A silver medal, what the grind of the PIAA tournament was like, what it's like wrestling at West Scranton, how he got started in the sport, the importance of his family in his wrestling career and more.
We also dive deeper into the PIAA Wrestling Championships, as District 2 claimed 11 state medals, look back at an outstanding weekend by District 2 teams in the first round of the PIAA boys and girls basketball championships and look ahead to the next round of basketball Tuesday and Wednesday.
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CLASSIC WEEKEND: Scranton Prep’s Kaszuba captures district gold in two sports

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 27 of the Film Room Podcast! Scranton Prep basketball player and swimmer Eva Kaszuba joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss capturing District 2 gold in both sports, what it's like balancing basketball and swimming, the importance of her family in her athletic journey, what it took for the basketball team to win a district title with five new starters, being a part of the Scranton Prep swimming community and more.
We also recap the busiest weekend if high school sports with the District 2 basketball and swimming championships and wrestling regionals, share some of our stories from the weekend and look ahead to states in every sport.
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OUTSTANDING SPARTAN: Mid Valley’s Almedina leaves mark on district tourney

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 26 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mid Valley wrestler Matthew Almedina joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss becoming a four-time District 2 Class 2A champion and a two-time Outstanding Wrestler award winner, his journey in the sport, helping grow a program at Mid Valley, preparing for the Northeast Regional, the importance of his family in his wrestling journey, being an official and more.
We also discuss the District 2 wrestling tournaments over the weekend in boys and girls and look ahead to regionals. We also look back at the District 2 girls and boys basketball tournaments and preview this weekend's championship game. We also discuss the District 2 diving championships and look ahead to the district swimming championships.
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RECORD DAY: Iannone shines at Les Richards Championships

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 25 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep swimmer Lukas Iannone joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his record-breaking performance at the Les Richards Championships over the weekend, what he worked on in preparation for this season, how he will prepare for districts and states, the influence of his family on his athletic career, the swimming community in the area, what it's like swimming at Scranton Prep and more.
We also discuss the District 2 boys and girls basketball tournaments, which start Tuesday, and the District 2 boys and girls wrestling tournaments, which start Friday.
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CLASSIC WEEK: Mamera, Scranton Prep making run at Division I title

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 24 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep basketball player Chloe Mamera joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her team's performance this season, how the Classics have come together defensively, what it's been like transitioning from freshman to sophomore season after losing last year's starting five to graduation, the team's quest for a Lackawanna League Division I title, the influence of her family on her athletic career, playing AAU and more.
We also discuss all things high school basketball as we look back on some great games last week, look ahead to the final week of the regular season this week and see where teams stand as we look ahead to the postseason, which starts next week. We also touch on high school wrestling and swimming.
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TWO GRAND: Mountain View’s Kilmer reaches milestone

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 23 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mountain View basketball player Addison Kilmer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss surpassing 2,000 career points, the team's performance so far this season, how much her family has meant to her, balancing playing four sports, her plans for after high school and more.
We also revisit a fun week in boys and girls basketball and look ahead to some big matchups with the regular season winding down and the postseason fast approaching. We also talk about the District 2 Class 3A and 2A wrestling duals tournaments and look ahead to the state duals first round, which Abington Heights and Honesdale will compete in Tuesday. We also touch on high school swimming and give our Super Bowl picks.
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NATE THE GREAT: Schuman captures Coal Cracker crown

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 22 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Honesdale wrestler Nathan Schuman joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his season so far and Coal Cracker Invitational title, the team's performance this season, how he got started in wrestling, a typical day for him balancing wrestling and school, what it's like being part of a wrestling family and more.
We also discuss the District 2 Class 3A and 2A wrestling duals championships, which start Wednesday, and the seedings. We also get caught up on high school basketball and look back at some great performances, including Brayden Canavan's SportsCenter highlight, Packy Doherty's big week and Addison Kilmer closing in on the 2,000-point milestone.
We also touch on swimmer Lukas Iannone setting a school record that stood since 1997, Joby's Rams losing in the NFC championship game and CJ Dippre heading to the Super Bowl as part of the Patriots' 53-man roster.
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AIR JORDAN: Shaffer, Abington Heights have big week

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Season 2 Episode 21, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights basketball player Jordan Shaffer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his team's performance last week, how the team refocuses quickly after a big win, teammates who have impressed him this season, the importance of the Comets' nonleague schedule at the beginning of the season, his funny routine before a game at the moment and more.
We also further discuss high school basketball, looking back at some big games last week and ahead to some important matchups this week. We also highlight some great performances and milestones in basketball, wrestling and swimming. We also take a look at where the wrestling season stands, as the last league matches are Wednesday and the District 2 team duals tournaments start next week. We also look back at last week in swimming and some big meets this week.
We also touch on Joby's Rams making it to the NFC championship game and the other games over the weekend.
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