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In this week's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Sewickley Academy's Lauren Retzlaff, who is creating a space at her school for injured athletes and other students to find comfort when speaking about mental health issues. 

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of The Jungle, a North Side basketball court that is connecting the community through new renovations. 

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Mia Bhuta, a Mt. Lebanon grad who made history as the first Indian-American soccer player to participate in a World Cup. 

In today's episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of The Pittsburgh Hardball Academy and its quest to make baseball more accessible to all communities throughout the region and country. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Mt. Lebanon grad Lauren Kuntz.

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of North Catholic senior Alex Brown, who paced a path to inclusion for disabled student-athletes in Pennsylvania. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Avonworth’s Matthew Purcell, who has turned his love for sports into benefits for his community. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Austin Milliner, who overcame the sudden loss of his father and an ACL injury with the help of his uncle and coach, Jake Trombetta. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Trevor Katz, who raised an incredible amount of money for the Leukemia Lymphoma Society during his senior year of high school. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of the Stein family, which has helped turn around the Jeannette softball program while honoring their daughter. 

In today’s episode of This Hits Different, Shelby Cassesse tells the story of Carmichaels senior Sophia Zalar, a standout athlete with a passion for the environment and helping others.