Film Room

PERFECT END: Krupovich, Valley View capture second straight state title

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 39 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Valley View softball player Zoie Krupovich joins hosts Joe Baress and Scott Walsh to discuss her team winning a second straight PIAA Class 4A title, her performance in the championship game, what the second title meant to her, the atmosphere of the game and the Valley View fans, the team's nine-run inning, how the team developed throughout the season, how she got started in softball, her leadership role with the team and more.
We also further discuss the incredible softball season for Lackawanna League and District 2 teams, Pocono Raceway weekend, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins and the New York Knicks winning their first NBA championship in 53 years.
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DISTRICT 2 BASEBALL/SOFTBALL TITLE GAME PREVIEW: Riverside’s Jose Sosa joins the episode

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 38 of the Film Room Podcast! Riverside baseball player Jose Sosa joins hosts Joe Baress and Scott Walsh to discuss Tuesday's District 2 Class 3A baseball championship game, the Vikings' dynamic offense, how he got started in baseball, his post-graduation plans, advice for young athletes starting off in the sport and more.
We also break down the District 2 baseball and softball title games that start Tuesday and end Friday with 12 champions set to be crowned.
We also discuss other great performances from last week, the District 2 girls and boys lacrosse title games and the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins advancing to the conference final, and look back on Kyle Busch's career after his tragic death last week.  
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SEIZE THE MOMENT: Dunmore’s Costanzo posts records at districts

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 37 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Dunmore track and field athlete Jake Costanzo joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his record-setting performance at the District 2 Class 2A Track and Field Championships, his preparation for the state championships, the immense talent on his team and in the area, the biggest difference between this track season and last year, playing basketball and football at Dunmore and more. 
We also preview the PIAA Track and Field Championships and look back at the District 2 Championships, preview the District 2 Class 2A boys and girls lacrosse championships and the District 2 Class 2A and 3A boys volleyball championships and look at what's ahead in the District 2 baseball and softball championships.
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DIALED IN: Mid Valley’s Hazelton stellar in shutout wins

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 36 the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mid Valley softball player Ava Hazelton joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her performance last week, her pitch selection process with her coach Michael Piercy, her mentality in the circle, how she got started in the sport, being a leader and more.
We also take a deep dive into the state House approving House Bill 41, which allows the PIAA to separate public and private school playoffs, discussing what's next, the issue of fairness and what it could mean for area schools. Joe, a Holy Cross graduate, gives his perspective on public vs. private.
We also discuss other great performances from last week, and look ahead to another busy week in the spring sports season, which includes baseball and softball teams battling for league titles, the Robert Spagna Championships with the District 2 Championships the following week in track and field and District 2 Tennis Championships.
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HITTING HER STRIDE: Abington Heights’ Brister boasts another big week

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 35 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights softball player Avary Brister joins host Joe Baress to discuss how she got started in the sport, which teammates impressed her so far this season, her role with the team, what her family has meant to her, what it's like playing in Lackawanna League Division I and more.
Then, co-host Joby Fawcett joins the episode to discuss other great games and performances across the spring sports from last week, Tony Battaglia taking a sabbatical, the UNICO Soccer Cup all-star games and Wyoming Area and Penn State product Dom DeLuca signing with the Ravens and look ahead to this week.
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RUN OF THE HILL: Lakeland track star sets school records

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 34 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Lakeland track and field performer Bria Hill joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her performance at the Walter J. Godek Twilight Invitational where she set school records, running the 400 — which is her favorite event — how she'll try to build off her big week, how she balances her events, how she balances track and field and soccer, what it's like competing at Lakeland and more.
We also discuss other great performances from last week, dive into baseball and softball and look ahead at what is to come this week in spring sports. We also touch on Carrie Toomey stepping down as girls basketball coach at Dunmore after a stellar four-year tenure as head coach.
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CLEARING HURDLES: Dunmore’s Yannone rewriting record books

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 33 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Dunmore track and field performer Weston Yannone joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss his school-record time in the 110 hurdles (a mark that tied co-host Joby Fawcett's Lackawanna Track Conference record), what it's like being part of this talented Dunmore team, the Bucks' victory over Mid Valley that ended the Spartans' 32-meet win streak, how he got started in hurdles, the importance of his family on his athletic journey, how the team will look to build off its big win and more.
We also dive into all the spring sports and discuss some other great performances from last week, The Times-Tribune All-Region Girls Basketball Team and the All-Region Boys Wrestling Team (which comes out Tuesday).
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EARLY RISER: Condrad, Abington Heights softball off to strong start

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 32 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Abington Heights softball player Adrianna Condrad joins hosts Joe Baress and Scott Walsh to discuss her performance and her team's performance against two of the top teams in the Lackawanna League, her role with the team this year, what the team learned from last season, how she prepared for this season, her commitment to Syracuse, how she got started in the sport and more.
We also discuss other great performances, and dive into softball, baseball, the RailRiders as they prepare for Tuesday's home opener, the Wilkes-Barre/Scranton Penguins with the playoffs on the horizon and the NCAA men's and women's basketball tournaments.
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FAST START: Mid Valley’s Olivia Thomas sets school records in first meet

Welcome to Season 2 Episode 31 of the Film Room Podcast! The Times-Tribune Athlete of the Week Mid Valley track and field athlete Olivia Thomas joins hosts Joe Baress and Joby Fawcett to discuss her record-setting performance last week, how she got started in track and field, what it's like being part of the Mid Valley program, her training and how she looks to improve, what it's like balancing her events and more.
We also discuss the fast start to the spring sports season, looking at some other strong performances from last week. We also talk about Gerry McNamara's hiring at Syracuse, as his introductory press conference was today, and the All-Region swimming and girls wrestling teams. We also touch on Joe's Duke Blue Devils losing at the buzzer to UConn.
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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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