This Hits Different

In this week's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Sewickley Academy's Lauren Retzlaff, who is creating a space at her school for injured athletes and other students to find comfort when speaking about mental health issues. 

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of The Jungle, a North Side basketball court that is connecting the community through new renovations. 

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Mia Bhuta, a Mt. Lebanon grad who made history as the first Indian-American soccer player to participate in a World Cup. 

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of The Pittsburgh Hardball Academy and its quest to make baseball more accessible to all communities throughout the region and country. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Mt. Lebanon grad Lauren Kuntz.

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of North Catholic senior Alex Brown, who paced a path to inclusion for disabled student-athletes in Pennsylvania. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Avonworth’s Matthew Purcell, who has turned his love for sports into benefits for his community. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Austin Milliner, who overcame the sudden loss of his father and an ACL injury with the help of his uncle and coach, Jake Trombetta. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Trevor Katz, who raised an incredible amount of money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society during his senior year of high school. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of the Stein family, which has helped turn around the Jeannette softball program while honoring their daughter. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Carmichaels senior Sophia Zalar, a standout athlete with a passion for the environment and helping others. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Trinity senior Eden Williamson, who is helping kids learn the game of basketball. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Carlynton senior Wesley Maxwell and his help with a special needs summer camp. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of North Hills softball player Miranda Groll, who is finally getting a chance to play softball following covid and injuries. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Plum hockey player Zach Miller, who was able to return to the ice after a back injury cost him his junior season. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Monessen grad and Waynesburg University student Darrion Allensworth, who has found an outlet for his love of sports via sled hockey and esports. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Pine-Richland wrestler Vaughn Spencer, who persevered through multiple concussions to reach the top of the WPIAL. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Mary Grace Gordon of Sewickley Academy, who made the most out of an injury be discovering a love of fashion.  

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Avonwroth’s Bailey Onyshko, who scored a memorable basket on senior night

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Pitt women’s basketball Liatu King, and her visit to the Western Pennsylvania School for the Deaf before they traveled to a national basketball tournament. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Redbank Valley sophomore Matt Gregory, who lost 115 pounds in a year in order to make the wrestling team. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Norwin basketball player Savannah Schneck, who is using her ACL injuries to soon help others. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Duquesne football player Ayden Garnes, who donated bone marrow to help those fighting cancer. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Isaac Bernstein, who took used his love for inline hockey to benefit local families in need.