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TURN THE PAIGE: Dymek, North Pocono off to fast start

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week North Pocono softball player Paige Dymek joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her team’s strong start to the season, the team’s depth bringing in talented freshmen, the talent in the sport in District 2, her future plans, athletes she admires, including Mookie Betts, and her Michigan football fandom.
We also discuss some other great performances in softball, baseball, track and field, including Jhaven Sims breaking his school record, and lacrosse. 
Joby also dives into what it takes to be successful in hurdles and looks back on his career. We also talk about the Girls All-Region Wrestling team, the NCAA Tournament and the state of our brackets.
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REACHING GOALS: Monacelli hits lacrosse milestone

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 33, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week North Pocono girls lacrosse star Amaya Monacelli joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for an extensive interview to discuss reaching the 300-goal milestone, her team’s growth, lacrosse’s growth in the area, her college decision, her other interests outside of lacrosse and the importance of her family, whether it’s pushing her in the sport or sitting down at the dinner table for some Italian food.
We also discuss the start of the high school sports spring season, area wrestlers placing at a national event and the NCAA men’s and women’s basketball tournaments.
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VALIANT CRUSADE: Hughes leaves mark on Holy Cross

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Holy Cross basketball player Michael Hughes joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 32 to discuss the Crusaders’ PIAA Class 3A semifinal matchup with West Catholic, handling the heartbreaking end to the season, his career and the success of his teammates, his Philadelphia sports fandom and the unfortunate state of his NCAA bracket.
We also discuss Valley View boys and Mountain View girls basketball teams and their semifinal matchups and wrap up the winter sports seasons. We also share some personal stories about our time as athletes being on the winning and losing sides of a last-second shot or touchdown. Next up, spring sports season.
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ADDING ON: Kilmer leading Lady Eagles on another state run

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mountain View basketball star Addison Kilmer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 31 to discuss her team’s run to the state semifinals, playing alongside her sister and her influences in basketball.
We also discuss the rest of the high school basketball state playoffs, as Valley View and Holy Cross boys and Mountain View and Crestwood girls prepare for semifinal games this weekend.
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WHAT A KNIGHT: Battaglia leads Scranton to state victory

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton basketball player Tony Battaglia joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for Episode 30 to discuss the Knights’ first state win since 2022, what it took for the team to overcome a slow start, Scranton’s second-round opponent Parkland, playing basketball with his dad as coach and the GOAT in the NBA.
We also discuss a phenomenal week for District 2 in the basketball state playoffs and the PIAA wrestling championships.
We also look ahead to Tuesday and Wednesday’s next round of the state basketball playoffs, the PIAA swimming championships and believe it or not the tennis season gets started Thursday.
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GREAT BEYON: McLean leads charge to district crown

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View basketball player Beyon McLean joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett for Episode 29 to discuss his team’s District 2 Class 4A title, how much it means to him to play alongside this senior class, what it’s like playing on the big stage at Mohegan Arena and his future plans.
We also look back on one of the best weekend’s of the high school sports season, which included district basketball championships, regional wrestling championships and swimming championships.
We also look ahead to the PIAA championships in basketball and wrestling and touch briefly on the Oscars.
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WARRIOR’S WAY: Fitzpatrick, DV have monster weekend on mat

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Delaware Valley wrestler Juliet Fitzpatrick joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 28 to discuss her big win in the District 2 title match over a state-ranked opponent, her team’s continued success, her journey in the sport and being a part of girls wrestling’s growth in the area, state and nation.
We also discuss the District 2 wrestling championships, including Brian Heard’s record-tying performance, the District 2 basketball playoffs, as teams ramp up for championship week, and District 2 swimming and diving.
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GREAT OAKES: Scranton Prep star shines in swimming

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week and Scranton Prep swimmer Rebecca Oakes joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 27 to discuss her big weekend at the Les Richards Championships, her preparation for the rest of the postseason, how she got started in the sport and her routine before races.
We also discuss more swimming and diving from the Les Richards Championships, including Abington Heights’ Ethan Horutz and Delaware Valley’s Etain Starr, look back at some of the 1,000-point scorers from last weekend, including Abington Heights’ Robby Lucas, Valley View’s Giada Costa, Mountain View’s Jackson Gesford and Riverside’s Connor McNally and Gerry Rose, and recap a great Lackawanna League Division II title matchup between Holy Cross and Riverside.
We also look ahead to the District 2 playoffs in basketball and wrestling.
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CLASSIC MOMENT: Hillebrand gives Prep another highlight in stellar season

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep star basketball player Jenna Hillebrand joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 26 to discuss reaching the 1,000-point milestone, the Classics’ continued success and how they stay focused as they try to make it back to the state final and how she got started in the sport.
We also dive into other high school basketball, recapping girls and boys games from last week, taking a look at the top 10 polls and previewing what is to come this week.
We also discuss high school wrestling and swimming and touch on the Eagles’ victory over the Chiefs in Super Bowl LIX and Dunmore native Vic Fangio’s big moment.
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JORDAN RULES: Shaffer sparks Abington Heights

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights basketball player Jordan Shaffer joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 25 to discuss his team’s season, the transition from legendary coach Ken Bianchi to basketball legend JC Show and the Comets’ upcoming matchup with Scranton Prep. He also talks about the Super Bowl and his NBA fandom.
We also discuss the top 10s in boys and girls basketball and look at where teams stand at this point of the season. Joby also discusses a team from the past (Bishop Hannan, a team Joe was a part of) that reminds him of Scranton Prep boys. 
We also talk about high school wrestling and the District 2 team duals tournaments and the state tourneys that start Tuesday.
We also discuss high school swimming, the University of Scranton’s women’s basketball team and give our Super Bowl picks.
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