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Mountain Hawk Talk EP9 - Women's Wrestling
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 2/19/2026
Mountain Hawk Talk
Published on 2/19/2026
In Episode 9 of Mountain Hawk Talk, we're joined by Lehigh wrestlers Abbi Cooper and Kryssceah Ravenelle. They dive into the launch of the new Division I program, the culture they're building from the ground up, and the mindset driving the team forward this season. Mountain Hawk Talk is hosted by senior journalism majors CJ Abell & Jasuah Philemon and is available on Spotify or by listening or downloading on Lehighsports.com/podcasts.
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Mountain Hawk Talk: Summer Edition | Men's Basketball Takes on the International Stage
Welcome to the summer edition of the Mountain Hawk Talk podcast! Hosted by Jordan Roth (incoming senior, women's rowing), this summer series catches up with Lehigh student-athletes to see how they are preparing for their upcoming seasons and what incredible opportunities they are pursuing outside of Lehigh.
In our premiere episode, Jordan sits down with Hank Alvey, Edouard Benoit, and Andrew Urosevic of Men's Basketball.
From stepping into leadership roles to wearing their countries' colors on the international stage, the guys break down what the summer offseason looks like.
Published on 7/2/2026
The world's biggest game is coming to our backyard, and the Lehigh Valley is ready to celebrate in a massive way!
In this special edition of the Mountain Hawk Talk podcast, host Clark Boinis (Assistant Director of Sports Communications for Lehigh Athletics) sits down with two major figures shaping the local soccer landscape: Curt Mosel, Chief Operating Officer at ArtsQuest, and Dean Koski, The Ingrassia Family Lehigh Men's Head Soccer Coach.
Together, they dive into the highly anticipated SoccerFest 2026 at SteelStacks and discuss how this summer's events will blend modern FIFA World Cup 26™ excitement with Bethlehem's rich, historic roots in American soccer.
What's Inside the Episode:
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The Blueprint of SoccerFest 2026: Curt Mosel shares the vision behind transforming the iconic SteelStacks into a premier World Cup viewing hub and community festival.
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Growing the Game at Home: A look into the expanded youth programming, including 3v3 tournaments and fully inclusive, free/low-cost adaptive and Spanish-language clinics.
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Bethlehem's Historic Roots: Why the Lehigh Valley holds a sacred place in American soccer history and how SoccerFest bridges the past with the future.
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The Lehigh Connection: Coach Dean Koski discusses the evolution of local soccer culture, recruiting hometown talent, and the inspiration a global event brings to the next generation of athletes.
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World Cup Memories: Stick around until the end to hear personal tournament memories.
For full schedules, match screening times, and youth clinic registrations, head over to ArtsQuest.org. To stay up-to-date on all things Mountain Hawk soccer, visit LehighSports.com.
Published on 6/4/2026
On the season finale of Mountain Hawk Talk, sophomores Ronit Khromchenko and Alina Shyani of Lehigh Women's Tennis join the podcast to discuss their Patriot League Tournament run, what first got them into tennis, and the lessons this season has taught them. Mountain Hawk Talk is hosted by senior journalism majors CJ Abell and Jasuah Philemon.
Published on 5/1/2026
On Episode 17 of Mountain Hawk Talk, Benedict Horn-Bourque and Shiv Sastry from Men's Tennis discuss some clutch moments, game insight and what tennis means to them. Plus, don't miss everyone's favorite Rapid Fire round! Mountain Hawk Talk is hosted by senior journalism majors CJ Abell and Jasuah Philemon.
Published on 4/23/2026
