The Post-Journal
In September 2014, as a junior in high school, I became a sports correspondent to The Post-Journal, Chautauqua County’s leading newspaper. Prior to that, I had been studying the art of storytelling in sports under sports editor and former Buffalo Bills beat writer, Scott Kindberg.
In December 2019, following my graduation, I received a promotion to part-time employment and was promoted to full-time staff reporter in May 2020.
I currently cover local governments and school districts.
Cityside Stories:
Labor of Love: Local Photographer’s Family Photos Earn Acclaim – Nov. 28, 2020
Overcoming Grief: Three Years After Wife’s Death, Billquist Continues To Give Back – Nov. 23, 2020
Highly Disappointed: School Leaders Lament Transportation Aid Loss – Nov. 13, 2020
Time Well Spent: Marsalis Reflects On Collaboration, Future of Arts – Oct. 24, 2020
Former Pastor Named In Child Victim’s Act Suit – Sept. 23, 2020
‘A Great Diva’: Locals Remember Ginsburg’s Visit To Chautauqua, Jackson Center – Sept. 21, 2020
‘No Kidding’: SWCS Utilizing Goats To Clean Pond – Sept. 7, 2020
Full Circle: Stafford Returns To Roots As Chautauqua Organist – July 11, 2020
Sports Stories:
Centennial Celebration – December 2019
– Column recapping the Centennial Celebration of St. Bonaventure University men’s basketball on Dec. 7, 2019 which included the return of Bob Lanier to the court that bears his name.
Bonnies Come Up Short of Ultimate Goal – March 2018
– Wrap-up column from Dallas, recapping St. Bonaventure men’s basketball’s historic 2017-18 season.
Wild Ride Continues: Local Student Covering NCAA Tournament – March 2018
– Column documenting my experience in attending the NCAA Tournament.
Kalbaugh: I Owe Bonaventure the World – June 2016
– Recap story from St. Bonaventure guard and team captain Billy Kalbaugh’s appearance at the Robert H. Jackson Center in Jamestown, N.Y.
Video of Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_ce8wDJeT6M&t=2854s
Kalbaugh, Lanier Defied Odds at St. Bonaventure – June 2016
– Interview with Larry Weise and Bob Lanier on the career of Billy Kalbaugh
Common Bond: Beebe Recalls Friendship with Local Woman – February 2016
– Interview with Don Beebe recalling his friendship with a Chautauqua County woman during his appearance at the 2016 Chautauqua Sports Hall of Fame Banquet. (Note: Prior to the interview, Beebe received word that Melissa Stanton, the local woman with whom Beebe had established a friendship, would be unable to attend due to a heart attack.)
Video of Interview: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mFoSXo2V7So
Olean Times Herald
From September 2018 to April 2019, I served as the primary women’s college basketball beat writer for the Olean Times Herald, which services both Cattaraugus County and northern Pennsylvania. My beat primarily consisted of covering St. Bonaventure women’s basketball.
During this time, I furnished 44 stories and columns for the newspaper and covered all but two home games.
Featured stories:
Johnson and Francis Lead Bona’s NYC Recruiting Renaissance
Hurst: Maycock ‘Letting It Fly’ During Bona’s Current Win Streak
Hurst: After UMass Win, Bona Women Are Improving Late
Cameron Hurst 