Jack Barron

Arizona PBS / Cronkite News

At Cronkite News, I worked as an enterprise reporter, covering everything from the PGA Tour’s WM Phoenix Open to youth hockey and high school soccer. Click on the article headlines to read them on the Cronkite News page.

 Best of the best: In NHL’s absence from Arizona, Jr. Coyotes skate on to develop college, professional hockey players

This story covered the world of youth hockey in Arizona after the Arizona Coyotes moved to Utah last year.

Photo by Jack Barron – Cronkite News

 Graded gold: Pokémon cards boom post-COVID, with vendors cashing in at Arizona State Card Show

This story focused on the growing world of Pokémon trading cards and how it has taken off since the COVID-19 pandemic.

Photo by Jack Barron – Cronkite News

 A farewell to Saint Paul: NCHC set for Frozen Faceoff finale in Minnesota, shift to on-campus postseason

This story covered the history of the National Collegiate Hockey Conference’s tournament and the upcoming change to a campus site format.

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ASU ice hockey’s next challenge: Taking down defending champion Denver in NCHC Frozen Faceoff

This story broke down Arizona State ice hockey’s matchup against Denver in the NCHC Frozen Faceoff.

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Old school meets new school: Centennial High baseball coach Jon Williams aims for state title with sabermetrics and scheduling

This story dove into the interesting methods a Valley high school baseball team is using to try and get ahead of its competition.

Photo by Dani Trujillo – Cronkite News

A town without football: Arizona border town San Luis rallies behind its standout soccer team

This story covered the interesting history behind an Arizona border town’s prized high school soccer team and how it has become one of the best in the state.

Photo by Jack Barron – Cronkite News

From qualifier to top 10: PGA Tour newcomer Will Chandler enjoying the ride at WM Phoenix Open

This story followed the journey of a golfer who only appeared in two PGA Tour events before finding his way into the final round of the prestigious WM Phoenix Open.

Photo by Grace Johnson – Cronkite News

Puerto Rican fans cheer on Rafael Campos at WM Phoenix Open

I conducted interviews in Spanish to write this article about how one Puerto Rican golfer represented his island and how his fans showed up for him.

Photo by Jack Barron – Cronkite News

The State Press

I have written over 75 articles for The State Press. I chose to highlight some of my best work here. For more articles, see my writer profile on the SP website.

How the Final Four’s Court got to Arizona from the Small, Michigan Town where it was Made

This article tells the tale of a small but mighty company in Michigan and its endeavors to support the NCAA Final Four.

Photo by Calvin Stewart – The State Press

Ray Anderson is representing ASU at NCAA Final Four Despite Resignation

I was the first and only reporter to publish an article about Ray Anderson’s role with the Final Four after his resignation.

Photo by Reece Andrews – The State Press

A park for the people: Packard Stadium’s history lives on 50 years later

This article is the culmination of weeks of interviews and research into ASU baseball’s historic former home.

Photo by John Cascella – The State Press

The Loyola Phoenix

Over the course of three semesters, I wrote 56 by-lined articles in Loyola Chicago’s student newspaper. Here is one of my best pieces.

‘The Sneakerhead’: Coach Valentine Brings Culture and Youth to Loyola

In this story, I analyzed the overlap between culture and basketball in a growing program.

Photo by Jack Barron – Loyola Phoenix

Perry wins back-to-back state titles on the back of goalkeeper Carson Pirdie

This story showcases my ability to write gamers. The match came down to a shootout and tested my writing skills.

Photo by Andres Armenta

Basha head coach Kailey Pomeroy leads her alma mater to new heights

This article is one of many profiles I have written in my time as a journalist.

Photo by Steven Davis