By Logan Mullarkey – Sports Editor 

For the second straight year, students from Law and Foran served as play-by-play announcers and color commentators for the annual Powderpuff football game through the Milford Government Access Television (MGAT) YouTube channel. Advocate Sports Editor Logan Mullarkey interviewed Law senior Harry Fisher about his experience announcing the game.

Logan Mullarkey: How do you prepare before going on air for the game? 

Harry Fisher: I always try to get my nervous energy out before going on air. It can be overwhelming to talk on air when you know hundreds of people are watching you live on the broadcast. Therefore, I prepare before the broadcast by taking notes on both teams. I also jot down some ideas regarding what I want to talk about. Specifically, I try to find extra interesting information about the players and the sport I am broadcasting. 

LM: What was your favorite moment broadcasting?

HF: My favorite moment was when I got the opportunity to call the recent Powder Puff game. I got to broadcast a really good football game between two incredible teams – Law and Foran. The girls on these teams worked hard to be ready for the game. Both teams put a lot of effort into the game. It was exciting to watch.

LM: What do you do if something unexpected happens during the broadcast?

HF: I just try to stay positive. I try not to worry about mispronouncing a word or messing up a player’s name. I just try to stay positive and keep going. Technical problems are going to happen, so as a broadcaster you have to have the mindset of working through it. It can be exciting at times! It is important for you to know that our production team does an amazing job ensuring that everything runs smoothly.

LM: How did you try to engage the community during the broadcast? 

HF: First of all, I want to make sure the broadcast is entertaining for the community of Milford. I also want to relay what is happening on the field to the audience in a way that allows them to understand what is happening. Finally, I always like to teach the audience something new about the game to showcase my knowledge about sports. Every time I watch a broadcast for a sport, the broadcasters always share interesting facts or stories to engage the audience. Therefore, I try to do the same thing.

LM: What challenges did you face during the broadcast? 

HF: One challenge I face is staying calm while talking to such a large audience. Preparation helps to calm my nerves. It is also a challenge working with someone on a broadcast. You never want to talk over them. Finally, I truly feel that you have to let the game breathe sometimes.