Troy Hirsch

San Diego

Host, Sports Anchor and Reporter at KSWB-TV (San Diego, CA)

Sports Anchor/Reporter/story teller & host of Fox 5 Sports Final in San Diego. Loves to water ski, snow ski, dirt bike & mountain bike robustly. #senditsd

Articles

Dozens of 5th graders to complete 260-mile bike trek across California

3 weeks ago | fox5sandiego.com | Troy Hirsch

Posted: Apr 17, 2025 / 11:00 PM PDT Updated: Apr 17, 2025 / 11:00 PM PDT (FOX 5/KUSI) — A lot of fifth graders spend time riding their bikes over spring break, but one group of Neighborhood All-Stars took it to another level, riding across the state of California. “We started at the Colorado River and we’re going all the way to Mission Bay,” explained 10-year-old Alexander Mirnowski.
Off-road racer becoming one of most dominant drivers in desert

4 weeks ago | fox5sandiego.com | Troy Hirsch

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The Imperial Valley spans an area of roughly 4,400 square miles, and Brock Heger knows almost every inch of it. The off-road racer uses a lot of that terrain to train and has quickly become one of the most dominant drivers in the desert. “My job is to go as fast as I can go and make the car the best that it can be going over certain things,” Heger said. The 25-year-old has accomplished a lot in a short time off-road racing.
Peter Seidler's brother responds to lawsuit over control of Padres

Jan 7, 2025 | fox5sandiego.com | Troy Hirsch

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Matt Seidler, the brother of late-owner Peter Seidler, has responded to the lawsuit filed by Peter Seidler’s widow over control of the Padres. A day after Sheel Seidler announced a lawsuit to try to gain control of the San Diego baseball team, Matt Seidler — one of the two Seidler brothers named in the complaint — responded with a letter of his own posted online.
San Diegan wins prestigious surfer award

Nov 28, 2024 | fox5sandiego.com | Troy Hirsch

Posted: Nov 27, 2024 / 09:12 PM PST Updated: Nov 27, 2024 / 09:13 PM PST SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Local surfer Jojo Roper recently won the 2024 Surfer Magazine Big Wave Challenge award for best paddle-in wave, riding a monster at Mavericks earlier this year that measured more than 50 feet. Roper stopped by the studio to discuss his achievement with FOX 5 Sports Director Troy Hirsch.
Highlander Overcomes Toughest Battle

Sep 27, 2024 | fox5sandiego.com | Troy Hirsch

Posted: Sep 27, 2024 / 11:21 AM PDT Updated: Sep 27, 2024 / 11:21 AM PDT Jimmy Davis, a junior at Helix High School, shared his inspirational journey of overcoming leukemia. Diagnosed after falling ill, Davis spent 8 months in the hospital, receiving unwavering support from his family, girlfriend, and teammates. Despite the challenges, he stayed connected to the team, attending games and practices when possible.
A Maverick’s Mission

Sep 6, 2024 | fox5sandiego.com | Troy Hirsch

Posted: Sep 6, 2024 / 08:46 AM PDT Updated: Sep 6, 2024 / 08:46 AM PDT Kobe Herman, La Costa Canyon High School junior and star running back, shines both on and off the field. From scoring touchdowns to helping communities in San Diego and Costa Rica, he leads with dedication and compassion. Presented by Breeze Airways, now flying from San Diego International Airport.
Meet San Diego FC’s Tyler Heaps, the youngest sporting director in MLS history

Aug 30, 2024 | fox5sandiego.com | Troy Hirsch

Posted: Aug 29, 2024 / 11:01 PM PDT Updated: Aug 29, 2024 / 11:01 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — The new San Diego FC soccer team has started to take shape piece by piece. A significant step came when they recently hired their first sporting director, 33-year-old Tyler Heaps, who will build the team from the ground up.
Wake surfer rides waves in fight against childhood cancer

Aug 6, 2024 | sports.yahoo.com | Troy Hirsch

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Austin Keen loves nothing more than wake surfing. So much so, he has created his own YouTube show called “Celebrity Surf Series.”“Nothing gets people’s dopamine up like a nice ride behind the boat,” Keen said. “So I felt like we were getting a different side of somebody that you don’t normally see.
Belmont Village Hosts Senior Olympics

Jul 30, 2024 | fox5sandiego.com | Troy Hirsch

Posted: Jul 30, 2024 / 06:52 PM PDT Updated: Jul 30, 2024 / 06:52 PM PDT The Belmont Village Senior Living Community in San Diego hosted their own version of the Olympics, with over 85 residents competing for medals in various events. This inspiring event showcased seniors, including a 95-year-old participant, pushing their limits and enjoying life, proving you’re never too old to get in the game.
UC San Diego surfer seeks second national title

Jun 7, 2024 | fox5sandiego.com | Troy Hirsch

Posted: Jun 6, 2024 / 11:04 PM PDT Updated: Jun 6, 2024 / 11:04 PM PDT SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Nearly every morning, Makena Burke loads up her board on her e-bike and heads for the surf to not only catch waves, but to perfect them. “When I’m on the wave, it’s this meditative state where I’m only thinking about what’s in front of you and sensing what’s around you,” Burke said.