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Springfield Wrestling PrideCast
Springfield Wrestling PrideCastFrank Popolizio, Journeymen WrestlingA 1994 graduate of Springfield College and founder of Journeymen Wrestling, Frank Popolizio joins the PrideCast from Albany, NY! Coach  Popolizio sits down to discuss the wrestling empire he's built, his coaching philosophy, the growth of his wrestling club, and the impact that fellow alumnus and Olympic Gold Medalist, Jeff Blatnick has had on his career.   Coach Popolizio was inducted into the Upstate New York Chapter of the  National Wrestling Hall of Fame and receive the Lifetime Service Award in 2018. He was also a member of the coaching staff for the 2018 USA Cadet World Team. In this episode, Popo...
2022-06-0149 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 23 - Matas Deksnys and Angelo Vassilakis from LTHS Boys Basketball (3-5-21)In Episode 23, we welcome members of the Boys Basketball team on the show.  We are joined by seniors Matas Deksnys and Angelo Vassilakis to talk about how the season is going, what it's been like playing during a pandemic, and what the future holds! This episode also marks the return of the Five Things We Like!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Where have we been? - 1:15  What's been happening at LTHS? - 1:55  ...
2021-03-0540 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastSpecial Edition - LTHS Staff Free Throw Contest Selection ShowIn this episode we reveal the brackets for the 2021 LTHS Staff Free Throw Contest!  In addition, we share who our favorites are for each region, some sleeper picks, and some matchups to look out for!  Go Porters!   A Selection Show Extravaganza!!!   In this episode:  9:24 - "Best Work Region" Revealed  14:56 - Interview with Kelly Fetherling  22:09 - "Together We Succeed Region" Revealed  27:57 - Interview with Todd Elkei  31:31 - "Porter Pridecast Region" Revealed...
2021-02-2258 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 22 - Best of the Decade Series - LTHS Boys Track and FieldIn Episode 22, we "take a lap" in our Best of the Decade Series focusing first on Boys Track & Field.  We take a look back at the Player of the Decade, John Meyer (Class of 2018), and Team of the Decade, 2016.   Our interviews include 3-time IHSA State Champion University of Michigan thrower John Meyer, boys throws coach Wally Shields, and Texas Tech sprinter Derrius Rodgers.  We talk a lot about the 2016 season where the Porters finished 6th place in the state of Illinois.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the...
2021-01-151h 24Porter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 21 - LTHS Winter Sports Preview (12-23-20)In Episode 21, we are previewing our Winter Sports at LTHS.  We are joined by members of the Boys Swimming and Diving team, Co-ed Cheerleading Team, and Badminton Team (the NEWEST winter sport). From swim and dive we welcome Head Coach Jason Ozbolt and senior Maks Pabian, from cheer we welcome Head Coach Jenny Krumlinde and senior Jaida Bender, and from badminton we are joined by Head Coach Stacy Sparlin and senior Justina Piwoni. We talk about their upcoming seasons and what they are most looking forward to!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow...
2020-12-2452 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 20 - REUNION TOUR with Sawyer Hollatz, Marcos Voulgaris, and Donny Wallace (12-18-20)In Episode 20, we are joined for a REUNION TOUR episode!!   This episode features the leaders of the 2019 L Town crew...Sawyer Hollatz, Donny Wallace, and Marcos Voulgaris.  They were instrumental in launching the first 5 episodes of the Porter Pridecast and we've brought them back to catch up and see how college is going for them.   Sawyer is going to school at Illinois State University, Donny is at the University of Notre Dame, and Marcos is at Butler University.  The discussion touches on their experience in college, memories from LTHS, what Porter...
2020-12-181h 00Porter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 19 - National Honor Society - Nicole Kuhlmann, Sarah Steinke, Frank Biamonte, Angie Dominguez (12-3-20)In Episode 19, we are joined by members of the LTHS National Honor Society including faculty sponsors Nicole Kuhlmann and Sarah Steinke as well as 2020 NHS President Frank Biamonte and Secretary Angie Dominguez. We talk about the purpose of NHS, how things are different for their organization in a pandemic, and how the big NHS Induction Ceremony went in November.  Of course we also get their take on what Porter Pride is!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Coach Decaire's...
2020-12-0437 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 18 - Dr. John Greenan, LTHS East Campus Principal (11-25-20)In Episode 18, we are joined by LTHS East Campus Principal, Dr. John Greenan.  We talk about how we have navigated this school year as a district, what we are thankful for in Porter Nation, and some humorous stories that we have to share from over 50 combined years as Porters.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Richaun Holmes, NBA Superstar in Town - 2:00  Michael Jordan Sponsorship? - 3:15  The Pridecast Effect...an Overview - 4:20 
2020-11-2657 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 17 - Dr. Laura Gilbert, Aidan Callahan, Morgan Dapkus of the LTHS Porter Players Drama Club (11-12-20)In Episode 17, we are joined by the 2020 LTHS Porter Players Drama Club as they get ready for their fall play this weekend...Shakespeare in the Port.  Our guests include Porter Players Director Dr. Laura Gilbert and senior student directors Aidan Callahan and Morgan Dapkus.  Oh...and, like always, we've got 5 Things We Like!!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  International Listeners to the Porter Pridecast - 1:16 Five Things We Like - 2:34 The 1900 Presidential Election??? - 2:52 ...
2020-11-1353 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 16 - Randy Whalen (11-5-20)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.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Is the Pridecast Effect Real? - 5:10 Previewing our Guest - 8:00
2020-11-0554 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 15 - Regan Cronholm, Elizabeth Bollinger, Devan Callahan LTHS Girls and Boys Cross Country (Weekly Update for 10-29-20)In Episode 15, we are joined by the 2020 LTHS Girls and Boys Cross Country Teams as both teams advance through the IHSA Regional round and into the IHSA Sectional competition.  Our guests include LTHS Girls Cross Country Head Coach Regan Cronholm and senior athlete Elizabeth Bollinger as well as senior boys cross country runner Devan Callahan.  We also have with us Brendan Spratt from L Town what's coming up in the week ahead in Porter Nation.   Oh...and, like always, we've got 5 Things We Like!!   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to...
2020-10-2945 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 14 - Kamila Kalinowska, Martyna Kalinowska, Heather Heintz Girls Tennis Sectional Champions (Weekly Update 10-22-20)In Episode 14, we are joined by the 2020 LTHS Tennis Sectional Champions!  Individual sectional champion Kamila Kalinowska and doubles sectional champions Martyna Kalinowska and Heather Heintz.  We also dive into the news from Porter Nation over the past week and what's coming up in the week ahead.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Five Things We Like - 3:40 Girls Tennis Sectional Champions - 3:51 Wil Kiley SWSC Blue Cross Country Conference Champion - 4:52 Girls...
2020-10-2236 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 13 - In Memory of Joe LewandowskiEpisode 13 in memory of Joe Lewandowski, LTHS PE Teacher and Head Boys Water Polo Coach  March 4, 1973-September 27, 2020   We welcome LTHS Girls Water Polo Head Coach Derek Sanderson and LTHS Class of 2018 Jake Sweis share their memories about Lew's impact on the the Lockport community.  Rest in peace Lew.  We love you!   Episode Breakdown:  What's Going on Around Lockport - 2:38 Coach Decaire Shares His Memories of Lew - 4:25 The Time Lew Asked Coach Hespell for Basketball...
2020-10-1641 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastEpisode 12 - L Town Student Leaders (Weekly Update for 10-1-20)In Episode 12, we are joined by the 2020 student leaders of the L Town Student Section...Julia Fouts, Riley Pfeiffer, Abby Popovits, and Brendan Spratt!!  We also dive into the news from Porter Nation over the past week (big announcement!) and what's coming up in the week ahead.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Happy Birthday Coach Decaire - 1:54  The Cunnane Factor - 3:15  Five Things We Like - 4:12  The Return of...
2020-10-0229 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE11 - Joe Cunnane LTHS HALL OF FAME Athletic Trainer (Weekly Update for 9-24-20)In Episode 11, we are joined by the newest Hall of Famer at LTHS...Mr. Joe Cunnane!!!  We also dive into the news from Porter Nation over the past week (Randy Whalen back in action!) and what's coming up in the week ahead.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Five Things We Like - 2:34  Extended postseasons for golf and cross country - 2:45  IATA Hall of Fame Announcement (Joe Cunnane) - 3:30  Randy Whalen LTHS Sports...
2020-09-2537 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE10 - Kayla Shea LTHS Girls Cross Country (Weekly Update for 9-18-20)In Episode 10, we review what's going on with fall sports, give a shout out to L Town, what's to come, and have an interview with Kayla Shea of the Lockport Girls Cross Country team.  Enjoy!   Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Update on the Derrius Rodgers and the Decade Series - 4:00  Five Things We Like - 5:34  Lizzie Anderson Daily Southtown feature article - 9:22  L Town Shout Out - 10:38  Future...
2020-09-1828 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE9 - Lizzie Anderson LTHS Girls GolfIn Episode 9, we review what's going on with fall sports, what's to come, and have an interview with Lizzie Anderson of the Lockport Girls Golf team.   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast!   Episode Breakdown:  Update on the Porter Pridecast Decade Series - 3:45  Five Things We Like - 4:58  Contact Days for non-fall sports at LTHS - 7:53  Lizzie Anderson Interview - 9:45  The Week Ahead in Porter Nation - 19:01   Follow...
2020-09-1125 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE8 - Wil Kiley Boys Cross CountryIn Episode 8, we review what's been going on in Porter Nation at the start of the 2020-2021 school year, what's to come, and have an interview with Wil Kiley of the Lockport Boys Cross Country team (and a magician on the side).   Enjoy!  Don't forget to subscribe to follow the Porter Pridecast and give us a review!   Episode Breakdown:  Weekly Update Episode Structure - 3:21  Five Things We Like - 5:04  Remote Learning Update at LTHS - 11:12  Wil Kiley...
2020-09-0435 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE7 Part 2 - Best of the Decade Series Tommy Hook InterviewHere is Part Two of Episode 7 where we "kickoff" our Best of the Decade Series focusing first on football.  We take a look back at the Team of the Decade, 2011, with Tommy Hook.  This portion of the episode focuses on our conversation with Tommy.  You can check out the entire episode on our channel as well!
2020-09-0435 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE7 Part 1 - Best of the Decade Series Billy Reed InterviewHere is Part One of Episode 7 where we "kickoff" our Best of the Decade Series focusing first on football.  We take a look back at the Player of the Decade, Billy Reed Class of 2012, and Team of the Decade, 2011.  This portion of the episode focuses on our conversation with Billy.  You can check out the entire episode on our channel as well!
2020-09-0448 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE7 - Best of the Decade Series - Lockport FootballIn Episode 7, we "kickoff" our Best of the Decade Series focusing first on football.   We take a look back at the:  Player of the Decade - Billy Reed Class of 2012 Team of the Decade - 2011  Enjoy!  Don't forget to follow the Porter Pridecast on Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube! Episode Breakdown: Introduction of the Decade Series - 2:15  Football Team of the Decade: 2011 Season Recap - 5:15  Football Player of the Decade: Billy Reed (Class of 2012) - 12:35...
2020-09-041h 20Porter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE6 - 2019-20 Lockport Spring Sports OverviewIn Episode 6, we are joined by 6 of our Lockport Athletics colleagues (our first call-in guests!!) to discuss the 2020 LTHS spring sports seasons that, unfortunately, were cancelled due to COVID-19.  Enjoy!   Don't forget to follow the Porter Pridecast on Twitter and Instagram!! Breakdown: 1:00 - Recap of the first 5 episodes 2:45 - LTHS Spring Sports Preview 4:00 - Boys Volleyball Head Coach Nick Mraz 14:00 - Girls Water Polo Head Coach Derek Sanderson 21:00 - Boys Track & Field Head Coach Tom Razo 31:00...
2020-07-031h 00Porter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE5 - 2019-20 Lockport Athletics Top Ten List: Boys Basketball and FootballTop Ten LTHS Athletics Highlights from 2019-2020.   In Episode 5 (a JUMBO edition), we are joined by two Class of 2020 Porters as we discuss the next two of our Top Ten highlights...Boys Basketball and Football.  Also, an expanded version of PrideFACTS with Coach Decaire!  Enjoy!   Don't forget to follow the Porter Pridecast on Twitter and Instagram!! Breakdown: 0:45 - Top Ten Highlights AND a Surprise Episode 6 Announcement 2:25 - Marcos Voulgaris Introduction and His Future Plans 4:10 - Donny Wallace Introduction 5:25...
2020-07-0342 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE4 - 2019-20 Lockport Athletics Top Ten List: Boys Golf and Girls Cross CountryTop Ten LTHS Athletics Highlights from 2019-2020.   In Episode 4, we are joined by two Class of 2020 Porters as we discuss the next two of our Top Ten highlights...Boys Golf (Ben Sluzas STATE CHAMPION!) and Girls Cross Country.  Also, some major drama in Porter PrideFACTS with Coach Decaire!  Enjoy!   Don't forget to follow the Porter Pridecast on Twitter and Instagram!! Breakdown: 1:00 - Top Ten Highlights Recap 1:30 - Sawyer Hollatz and Donny Wallace 3:15 - Boys Golf Season Highlights 11:18...
2020-07-0327 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE3 - 2019-20 Lockport Athletics Top Ten List: Girls Swimming and Diving and Girls BowlingTop Ten LTHS Athletics Highlights from 2019-2020.   In Episode 3, we are joined by two Class of 2020 Porters as we discuss the next two of our Top Ten highlights...Girls Swimming and Diving and Girls Bowling (STATE CHAMPIONS!).  Also, a NEW winner was crowned in Porter PrideFACTS with Coach Decaire!  Enjoy!   Don't forget to follow the Porter Pridecast on Twitter and Instagram!! Episode Breakdown: 1:00 - Marcos Voulgaris and Donny Wallace 2:00 - Recap of Top Ten Series 2:40 - Girls Swimming and Diving...
2020-06-3020 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE2 - 2019-20 Lockport Athletics Top Ten List: Girls Basketball and WrestlingTop Ten LTHS Athletics Highlights from 2019-2020.   In Episode 2, we are joined by two Class of 2020 Porters as we discuss next two of our Top Ten highlights...Girls Basketball and Wrestling.  Also, more Porter PrideFACTS with Coach Decaire was played!  Enjoy!   Don't forget to follow the Porter Pridecast on Twitter and Instagram!! Breakdown: 1:00 - A look back at Episode 1 1:45 - Sawyer Hollatz and Donny Wallace 3:00 - Girls Basketball Season Highlights 8:00 - Porter PrideFACTS with Adam Decaire 12:50...
2020-06-3021 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastE1 - 2019-20 Lockport Athletics Top Ten List: Coed Cheer and Girls VolleyballTop Ten LTHS Athletics Highlights from 2019-2020.   In Episode 1, we are joined by two Class of 2020 Porters as we discuss the first two of our Top Ten highlights...coed Cheer and Girls Volleyball.  Also, the very first edition of Porter PrideFACTS with Coach Decaire was played!  Enjoy! Don't forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram! Breakdown: 0:35 - Intro of the Porter Pridecast 1:35 - Sawyer Hollatz and Marcos Voulgaris (Class of 2020 Porters) 2:50 - Top Ten LTHS Athletics Introduction 3:40 - Coed Cheer...
2020-06-3023 minPorter Pridecast
Porter PridecastPorter Pridecast TrailerWelcome to the Porter Pridecast!!  The only place that you can get this kind of analysis about all things Lockport Porters!   No one talks Porters like we talk Porters! Follow us on Twitter - https://twitter.com/porterpridecast Follow us on Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/porterpridecast/ Follow us on YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCVHWnPXVxncq1tiwPzpkb7g
2020-06-2302 min