Sweet Seats Podcast

🏀 Season 2, Episode 5 – Coach Paul Blackburn: Defining Success On and Off the Court In this special episode of Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana sit down with Coach Paul Blackburn , legendary former head coach of the Hershey High School Boys Basketball Team . After an incredible coaching career that included 16 seasons at Hershey , more than 400 career victories , and multiple Coach of the Year a...

🏃‍♂️ Season 2, Episode 4 – Joseph Murphy: Miles, Mindset & the Road to Notre Dame Katherine and Alana sit down with Joseph Murphy , standout distance runner from Hershey High School , to talk about his journey in track and field. Joseph shares how he first got started in running, what a typical training week looks like, and the dedication it takes to compete at a high level. They also dive in...

🎀 Season 2, Episode 3 – Aniella Brenner & Kate Maitrejean: Energy, Teamwork & Cheer Katherine and Alana are joined by Aniella Brenner and Kate Maitrejean , senior cheerleaders at Hershey High School , for an upbeat and inspiring conversation about life in cheer. They share how they first got started in cheerleading, what it takes to train and perform at a high level, and the incredible bo...

🎾 Season 2, Episode 2 – Alex Camp: Serving Up Success Katherine and Alana are back with another exciting episode of Sweet Seats as they sit down with Alex Camp , standout tennis player for Hershey High School. From the first time he picked up a racket to competing at a high level, Alex shares how he got into tennis and why the sport means so much to him. He talks about something people don’t alwa...

🎧 Season 2, Episode 1 — Brady Cox: Skates, Grit, and the Sweet Seats Round Katherine and Alana kick off Season 2 of Sweet Seats with a bang as they sit down with Brady Cox , standout hockey player for Hershey High School. From his earliest days learning to skate to battling it out on the ice, Brady shares what hockey means to him and how he stays grounded through both triumphs and setbacks. They...

🎙️ Episode 17 – Maddie Zimmer: From Hershey to the Olympics and NCAA Glory Sweet Seats Podcast with Katherine & Alana In this unforgettable episode, Katherine and Alana sit down with Maddie Zimmer , Hershey native and international field hockey star. Maddie shares her incredible journey from playing at Hershey High School to becoming a three-time NCAA National Champion with Northwestern Univer...

🎙️ Episode 16 – McKinley Taylor: Riding the Ridge Lines In this episode of Sweet Seats, Katherine and Alana hit the trails with McKinley Taylor, standout rider for the Hershey and Dauphin Composite Mountain Bike Team. McKinley shares how he first got into mountain biking, what drew him to the sport, and why the tight-knit, supportive biking community keeps him coming back for more — even after lon...

🎙️ Episode 15 – Reggie Onwe: Heart, Hustle, & Hershey Football In this episode of Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana sit down with Reggie Onwe , a standout player from the Hershey High School football team , to talk about passion, leadership, and the power of playing for something bigger than yourself. Reggie shares how he first got into football , what the sport has come to mean to him over th...

🎙️ Episode 14 – Taryn Valoczki: Focus, Field Hockey, and the Next Level In this episode of Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana sit down with Taryn Valoczki , standout field hockey player from Hershey High School , to talk about her journey from picking up a stick to committing to play at the next level with Villanova University . Taryn opens up about how she first discovered field hockey, what the s...

🎙️ Episode 13 – Evy Winder: Running with Purpose In this episode of Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana are joined by Evy Winder , a powerhouse in cross-country and track at Hershey High School . From long runs in the heat to sprint finishes on the track, Evy shares how she first fell in love with running — and what keeps her coming back day after day. They dive into the mental side of distance runn...

🎙️ Episode 12 – Lexie Hahn & Lexi Schulz: Field Hockey’s Fierce Duo In this episode of Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana sit down with Lexie Hahn and Lexi Schulz , the dynamic duo lighting up the turf for Hershey High School Field Hockey . From their earliest days with a stick in hand to leading their team on and off the field, Lexie and Lexi share how they got started in the sport, the drills...

🎙️ Episode 11 – Jack Zakovitch: Precision, Pressure & the Playoff Push In this week’s episode of Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana sit down with Jack Zakovitch , a dynamic and disciplined force on the Hershey High School soccer team . ⚽🔥 Jack shares how he first got started in soccer, what it’s like to play at such a high level of competition, and the mindset it takes to adapt his game based...

🎙️ Episode 10 – Grant Later: Friday Night Lights & Full-Court Press In this milestone 10th episode, Katherine and Alana sit down with Grant Later , a standout football and basketball player at Hershey High School 🏈🏀 Grant shares how he first got into football, the key people who have inspired his journey, and the physical and mental challenges of playing such a demanding sport. He also talks...

🎙️ Episode 9 – Blake Umberger: From the Ice to the Diamond On this week’s Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana sit down with Blake Umberger , two-sport standout in hockey and baseball at Hershey High School . 🏒⚾ Blake shares how he first got involved in hockey, the lessons the sport has taught him, and what it’s like competing as part of a high-level team. He also opens up about the unique mental c...

🎙️ Episode 8 – Eva Carlson & Niklas Budde: Kicking Goals & Overcoming Challenges On this week’s Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana hit the pitch with Eva Carlson and Niklas Budde , standout soccer players from Hershey High School . ⚽🔥 Eva and Niklas share how they each got started in soccer, what drives their passion for the game, and how they’ve handled the physical challenges that come...

🎙️ Episode 7 – Avery Kesterson: Strength, Stamina & Swimming Success On this week’s episode of Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana dive into the pool with Avery Kesterson , standout swimmer for Hershey High School and the Hershey Aquatic Club . 🏊‍♀️💦 Avery shares how she first discovered her love of swimming, what her training and competition season looks like, and how she pushes through both...

🎙️ Episode 6 – Sophia Kim: Miles, Mindset & Moving Forward This week on Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana sit down with Sophia Kim , standout runner for the Hershey High School track and cross-country teams . 🏃‍♀️✨ Sophia shares how she first got into running, what her practices and training schedules look like, and the unique mix of physical and mental toughness required to compete at such...

🎙️ Episode 5 – Luke & Caleb Tinsley: Brothers in the Fast Lane On this week’s episode of Sweet Seats , Katherine and Alana dive in with Luke and Caleb Tinsley , powerhouse brothers on the Hershey High School Swim Team . 🏊‍♂️🏊‍♂️💥 The Tinsleys share how they first got hooked on competitive swimming, what it’s like training side-by-side as siblings, and how they push each other to improve bot...

This week on Sweet Seats Podcast , Katherine and Alana welcome Maddie Bowe , the standout pitcher for Hershey High School’s softball team ! 🥎🔥 Maddie shares her journey into softball — from early beginnings to becoming one of the most consistent arms in the region. We talk about the grind behind the greatness — including what a typical practice and training week looks like, and how she keeps her...

On this episode of Sweet Seats Podcast , Katherine and Alana sit down with Hanna Russell, star athlete for the Hershey High School Girls Lacrosse Team. Hanna takes us behind the scenes of her exceptional season, with the team advancing to the state playoffs. We talk about when she started playing lacrosse, some of the challenges of learning, and her main inspiration and role models. Of course, we...

Tune in for an exciting episode as Katherine and Alana chat with Drew Grana, a sophomore at Hershey High School who is a standout track and field star and starter for the basketball team. Drew talks about how he got involved in track and field, his favorite events, and what's involved in a decathlon. He also discusses his role as a starter for the Hershey basketball team, and how he managed to kee...

Get ready for an exciting episode as Katherine and Alana sit down with James Campbell IV, a senior at Hershey High School and the captain of the basketball team. James led his team on an incredible journey towards the state championship, and in this episode, he shares his inspiring story. From his path on the basketball team through high school to the challenges he and his team faced, James opens...

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