Who we are

The Wildcats Network

The Wildcats Network is home for Greater Latrobe events. Watch all your favorites live. Our mission is to provide visibility to all Greater Latrobe students, and provide a positive service to the Greater Latrobe community.

80+

games this season

sports covered

to watch, always

Deep Roots

Latrobe doesn't just watch football. It helped invent the professional game. On September 3, 1895, quarterback John Brallier openly accepted $10 plus expenses to play for the Latrobe YMCA against Jeannette, becoming the first football player to openly turn pro. Latrobe won, 12–0, and the town has carried the game ever since.

Memorial Stadium (where the Wildcats play their Friday nights) has hosted the pros too: in 1952 the Pittsburgh Steelers beat the Green Bay Packers 7–6 in an NFL preseason game right here, and the Steelers still summer up the road at Saint Vincent.

Wildcats broadcasting carries its own tradition: long before livestreams, Latrobe fans followed the team over local radio. The Wildcats Network picks up that torch with cameras, replays, and a broadcast crew that bleeds orange and black.

Help us tell the story

We're collecting the history of Wildcats radio and TV coverage: names, years, photos, tape. If you were part of it (or know who was), reach out on Facebook.

The Crew

The students and alumni behind the cameras, the replays, and the calls.

Spencer Long

Head of Live Production

Spencer is a key player in both Live Production and Administrative Operations, bringing a unique blend of technical acumen and client-focused dedication to his roles. He excels at providing the highest quality experience for all parties, always demonstrating remarkable flexibility to ensure the best outcomes for clients and colleagues alike. Spencer's passion for technology combined with his knack for building strong relationships makes him an invaluable asset.

Richard Hillwig

Sports Commentator

As a proud member of the Wildcats Network and a former Greater Latrobe student, Richard's passion for Wildcat athletics is profound. His goal is to provide the best possible moments for student-athletes and their families, so they can cherish them and enjoy watching their children in whatever athletic capacity that might be. He's currently continuing his education at Saint Vincent College in Latrobe, PA.

Once a Wildcat, always a Wildcat! 🐾

Colton DeBiase

Sports Commentator

Colton DeBiase begins his second season as a play-by-play announcer for the Wildcats Network. He has provided play-by-play commentary for Wildcats baseball, basketball, field hockey, football (both tackle and flag), lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball.

Colton has also worked as a freelance play-by-play announcer since the fall of 2023 for a variety of universities, including Pitt, Mercyhurst, Bucknell, Mount St. Mary's, Gannon, and Youngstown State. During the summer, he also serves as a broadcaster at Jennerstown Speedway.

Colton began his sports broadcasting journey by moving from Pittsburgh to Gillette, Wyoming, to serve as the Sports Director at Basin Radio Network, a position he held from August 2022 to September 2023. There, he gained experience in radio play-by-play, calling high school football and basketball, American Legion baseball, and professional arena football.

Colton is a native of Export, PA, and a 2018 graduate of Serra Catholic High School in McKeesport. He graduated from Point Park University in 2022 with a degree in Broadcast Reporting.

Tike Kail

Camera Operator

Zack Miller

Camera Operator

Zack holds an associate's degree in video production and has worked on a number of film sets. His YouTube channel, ZackAttack35, shows off both his passion for the craft and his drive to connect and entertain.

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