SPRINGFIELD, Mass. (WGGB/WSHM) – A big element, that’s often forgotten about for the Super Bowl, is the television production side of things and as production crews gear up for Sunday’s game, one school in our area is putting their own sports production crew together.
Starting with a camera taped to a ladder and then to a whole six-man crew, Duggan Academy students are using their skills and interests in television production in a unique way. Duggan senior Josiah Montanez is putting his interests in sports broadcasting to the test by calling the play-by-play for Duggan girls basketball. “Getting on a mic, getting out there, getting all the nerves out, and getting comfortable with it is a great experience,” he said.
Chad Solivan is using his love for video games and streaming to make sure the broadcasts get online for people to watch. He said it’s exciting to see an activity he loves become a potential career. “I had an idea to become a streamer and be on cameras and stuff like that, in front of people while I’m gaming and, with that experience since I was young, it’s just a blessing,” he explained.
For some students who may be unsure of their future endeavors now, though, one thing is for certain: they’re loving the opportunity. “I’m able to meet new people with similar interests as me, like Matt, and I can do something I find very fun,” said Duggan freshman Anthony Gonzalez.
In the midst of it all, friendships are forming too.
“I feel like we’re bonding, and everyone in this group is like family to me, even if I don’t know them,” said Duggan freshman Matthew Rivera.
Duggan sophomore Tzuriel Colon added, “It brings us together and it will bring more people to the games and it will keep that community.”
Duggan assistant principal Alex Freedman said, eventually, he wants this to be a completely student-run project. “We have a very simple gym at Duggan Academy, but I joke with the players, we’re going to have the best broadcasting of any school,” he noted.
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