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Viva La Philadelphia: NHL Playoffs, Around the Hill, Baseball and Softball

Malone Farmer and College Heights Huddle
April 27, 2026

Hey Hilltoppers, we’ve got another great episode for you this week. Español Editor David Quintanilla and incoming Sports Editor Peyton Reid open the episode with WKU Baseball and Softball. Then, Reid is joined by outgoing Sports Editor Austin Rice to talk about sports around the Hill and recent Basketball acquisitions. Outgoing Assistant Sports Editor Michael Givner Jr. and Sports Reporter Morgan Larkins close out the episode by talking NHL playoffs with Podcast Producer and Sports Writer Malone Farmer.

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Malone Farmer
Malone Farmer, Commentary Writer
Malone Farmer is a commentary writer and podcast producer/editor for the Herald. They’re a sophomore Film and Broadcasting double major with a Theater Minor. They love movies, playing music, comics, and video games.