Pete Byrne

South Bend

Sports Director at WSBT-TV (South Bend, IN)

Nicki, Jack & Izzy's dad. Sports director for CBS & FOX in South Bend. Notre Dame grad & monogram winner. Used to have a blue check. Eamus Catuli! AC 04-08-08

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Two HRs by Zachary powers Penn softball into 4A sectional final

1 week ago | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

by Pete Byrne, WSBT 22 Sports DirectorFri, May 30th 2025 at 11:16 PMUpdated Fri, May 30th 2025 at 11:18 PMAva Zachary rounds the bases after hitting a grand slam in the 4A sectionals vs SB Adams. / WSBT Photo
South Bend Saint Joseph alum Kelly Ratigan transferring to Notre Dame

1 week ago | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

TOPICS:Kelly RatiganNotre DameTransferSaint JosephBasketballInjuryEligibilityNiele IveyA local hooper is coming home. Kelly Ratigan, a former all-state guard at Saint Joseph High School announced today she will be transferring to Notre Dame. And for a kid who practically grew up on campus, it's a dream come true. "I think of Notre Dame as home. I always will."Kelly Ratigan is no stranger to Notre Dame.
Saint Joseph beats Crispus Attucks in 3A state final, 56-52

2 months ago | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

Saint Joseph won the 3A boys basketball state championship game at Gainbridge Fieldhouse, 56-52 over Crispus Attucks. Saint Joe was led by Elijah King and Nick Shrewsberry who each scored 16 points. Saint Joe got off to a quick start, thanks to five first quarter points from Nick Shrewsberry. The championship game was tied 13-13 after one quarter. The Huskies turned up the heat on Attucks in the 2nd quarter.
Notre Dame football's first spring practice kicks off with new faces and high expectations

2 months ago | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

The Notre Dame football team hit the practice field bright and early Wednesday morning, less than two months after they played in the national championship game. (WSBT photo)TOPICS:Notre DameSpring practiceFootball teamNew facesChris AshMarcus FreemanRiley LeonardNational championshipSpring practice started on Wednesday at Notre Dame, with lots of interest after last year's successful season.
Breslin Bound: Brandywine advances to Final Four

2 months ago | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

Ever since falling a year ago in the state championship game, Brandywine has been on a mission. Tuesday night, the undefeated Bobcats returned to the state quarterfinals and defeated Grandville Calvin Christian 43-25 to earn a return trip to the Breslin Center. The Bobcats led wire to wire in the division three state quarterfinal game, building a 20-9 lead by halftime. They were led by Adeline Gill who paced the Bobcats with 11 points.
Jordan Leeper resigns after 9 seasons as Bremen football coach

2 months ago | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

Bremen football coach Jordan Leeper announced he is resigning after nine, citing health reasons. "Due to personal health concerns, I will not be able to fulfill the responsibilities that come with coaching at this time," Leeper said in a statement. "Making this decision was extremely difficult because of the respect that I have for Bremen and the passion I have for Bremen Football.
Hoosier Hysteria Underway: Scores & Highlights from opening night

Mar 4, 2025 | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

TOPICS:Hoosier HysteriaScoresHighlightsClass 4ASectionalChampionshipFINALMichigan CityClass 4ASectional 3 at Michigan CityLaPorte 52, Penn 37 FINALG2: Mishawaka vs. SB Riley (Tues. Mar. 4)G3: Michigan City vs. LaPorte (Fri. Mar. 7)G4: SB Adams vs. G2 winner (Fri. Mar. 7)Championship: G3 winner vs. G4 winner (Sat. Mar. 8)Sectional 4 at ElkhartConcord vs. Warsaw 44, Concord 30 FINALG2: Northridge vs. Elkhart (Fri. Mar. 7)G3: Goshen vs. Warsaw (Fri. Mar. 7)Championship: G2 winner vs. G3 winner (Sat. Mar.
Hannah Hidalgo wins ACC Player and Defensive Player of the Year

Mar 4, 2025 | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

Hannah Hidalgo was named the ACC's Player of the Year today, after leading Notre Dame to a share of the ACC regular season title. The sophomore Hidalgo finished 2nd in the ACC in scoring (24.2 PPG), as well as 2nd in the country in scoring. She was also 4th in the ACC in free throw shooting (.862), 14th in the ACC in assists (3.8 per game) and 12th in 3 point shooting (2.1 per game). And that's not all.
No. 3 Notre Dame loses first home game, falling to No. 24 Florida State 86-81

Feb 27, 2025 | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

TOPICS:Notre DameFlorida StateACCLossPointsRunLatsonCitronA strong start wasn't enough to carry No. 3 Notre Dame past No. 24 Florida State Thursday night, as they Irish lost 86-81, for their first home defeat of the season. The Irish used a 14-3 run to build a nine point lead after one quarter, which grew as large as fifteen points in the 2nd quarter. But Florida State responded with an even more impressive run to take a four point lead at the half.
Jeff Jackson reflects on 20 years behind the bench with Notre Dame Hockey

Feb 27, 2025 | wsbt.com | Pete Byrne

Notre Dame will celebrate the end of an era this weekend. On Saturday night, head coach Jeff Jackson will coach his final game at Compton Family Ice Arena, the venue he helped build. For twenty seasons Jackson has been behind the bench, and taken the Irish hockey program to new heights. 12 NCAA tournaments, 4 Frozen Fours, and more victories than any other coach in the program's history.