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GOING FOR GOLD: Valley View softball state title game preview

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast for a bonus episode! Host Joe Baress is joined by beat writer Scott Walsh to preview Thursday's PIAA Class 4A softball championship game between District 2 champion Valley View and District 3 champion Kennard-Dale. We take a look back at the Cougars' season, talk about the key moments and players who got Valley View this far and break down the championship game. If you need something to listen to before the game or on the drive down to Penn State, we've got you covered.
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HISTORIC SEASON: Gilbert, Abington Heights reach state semis

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 42, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights lacrosse standout Sadie Gilbert joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her journey in lacrosse, playing at Abington Heights, the Lady Comets’ first round and quarterfinal victories, their preparation for Tuesday’s semifinal matchup with Strath Haven and much more.
We also discuss Valley View’s thrilling victory Monday in the softball state semifinals to reach Thursday’s state title game, Riverside star football player Tavian Branch’s big decision coming this week and other spring sports state playoff action.
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TAYLORMADE: Valley View’s Cawley stellar at states

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 41, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View star softball player Taylor Cawley joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her performance in the softball postseason, her struggles with injuries and overcoming them, how she got started in the sport, what it’s like playing at Valley View, her decision to continue her career at Binghamton University and more.
We also discuss the softball playoffs and the Lackawanna League’s four remaining teams, including Valley View, North Pocono, Mid Valley and Holy Cross; and the baseball playoffs, with Mid Valley advancing to the quarterfinals.
We also discuss the state lacrosse playoffs and opening-round victories by the Abington Heights girls and Scranton Prep boys. We also talk about the volleyball playoffs and Abington Heights star Nick Bradley earning Gatorade Player of the Year.
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PODIUM FINISH: Prep’s Velaga earns bronze in tennis

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In episode 40, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Scranton Prep tennis star Akhilesh Velaga joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his third-place finish at the PIAA Class 2A championships, his growth from freshman year to senior year, how he got started in the sport, what he’ll cherish most about his tennis career at Scranton Prep and more.
We also discuss the PIAA track and field championships, District 2 baseball and softball playoffs with finals starting Tuesday, the District 2 lacrosse playoffs and the District 2 volleyball playoffs.
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CLEARING HURDLES: Davis shines; spring playoffs heat up

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! Episode 39 is jam-packed, including District 2 baseball and softball previews. But first, as always, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Lakeland track and field athlete Kaylyn Davis joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her impressive performance at the District 2 Class 2A track and field championships while battling the flu. She also shares how much it means to her to compete at Lakeland alongside her teammates and what it takes to balance her events and looks ahead to the state championship meet.
Then we are joined by our colleague and friend Scott Walsh in the second half of the episode as he gives a full breakdown of the District 2 baseball and softball playoffs.
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GOLDEN RUN: Kravitz secures wins, medals, records

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 38, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week North Pocono track and field athlete Kaitlyn Kravitz joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her record-breaking performance at the Robert Spagna Championships, her performance at the District 2 Class 3A Championships, her future, what it’s like to be part of a family of athletes, what it’s like balancing her events and much, much more.
We also dive deeper into the District 2 track and field championships, and discuss the weather’s impact on spring sports, especially baseball and softball, and how the athletes have battled through postponements. We also talk about the difficulty in adding a tiebreaker game to decide a league champion when baseball teams need to set up their rotations for the district playoffs.
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COMET STRIKE: Bradley dealing for Abington Heights

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 37, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights star baseball player Nick Bradley joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss where he's at as a pitcher, his team's performance so far this season, committing to Auburn as a freshman, what it's like playing football and baseball and how the sports help each other and much more.
We also discuss Lakeland graduate CJ Dippre signing with the New England Patriots as an undrafted free agent.
We also look at some great performances from last week and preview this week of the spring sports season. We also throw in some quick movie talk about some great recent releases.
 
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CLEARING HURDLES: Talluto storms to massive week on track

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! In Episode 36, The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mid Valley track and field star Natalie Talluto joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her outstanding performance at two invitationals and a dual meet over a span of four days, how she got started in the sport, the importance of the mental aspect of the sport, her process and how she got started in the hurdles, what it's like competing at Mid Valley and her respect for decades of music.
 
We also break down softball and baseball, highlighting some great performances by players and teams, taking a look at where teams stand in the District 2 power ratings and looking ahead to some intriguing matchups. We also highlight some other great performances in track and field from the week.
 
We also talk about the Girls Basketball All-State and All-Region teams and the Boys All-Region Wrestling Team.
 
Finally, we touch on area coaching great Bob Simons, after he died over the weekend.
 
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RIGHT AS RAINNA: Carr sets record, aims for more

Welcome back to the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Delaware Valley’s Rainna Carr joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett in Episode 35 to discuss setting a school record in the shot put, her goals for the rest of the season, how she got started in the sport, balancing the shot put with the discus and more.
Joe also shares a story from his short-lived throwing career.
We also talk about some other great performances last week in baseball, softball, lacrosse and track and field, and the effect of the weather on the spring sports season. We also preview what’s coming up this week in high school sports.
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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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