In Episode 16, we are joined by the "One and Only" Randy Whalen!!! Randy is a local sports journalist who has covered the area (and LTHS) since 1984. He is also an LTHS alum! He comes on to discuss a new phase of his career that applies specifically to LTHS Athletics as well as some of his favorite Porter memories over the years.
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Episode Breakdown:
Is the Pridecast Effect Real? - 5:10
Previewing our Guest - 8:00
Interview with Randy Whalen - 8:35
Randy Whalen Bio - 10:20
Writing Stories for the LTHS Website - 13:50
Randy's Thoughts on Getting Back Involved with LTHS - 17:00
Most Rewarding Part of Covering High School Athletics - 22:20
The Whalen Trip Down Memory Lane: Favorite Lockport Stories - 24:45
Lockport Winning State in Boys Basketball (1978) - 25:50
Remembering Joe Lewandowski and Water Polo Winning Sectionals - 26:50
Football Back-to-Back State Championships (2002-2003) - 28:30
The Brian Bradley Shot: Boys Basketball Supersectional (2008) - 33:10
Girls Cross Country Wins Sectionals (2020) - 37:50
Richaun Holmes (Class of 2011) - 39:20
Steve Walker (Class of 2003) - 42:45
Softball (2004) and Baseball (2005) - 46:00
Covering Two Generations of the Voulgaris Family - 47:00
Wrapping up Randy Whalen - 49:45
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