BASHA
BEAR
NETWORK
Student-led broadcast journalism, media production, and storytelling — straight from the bear den.
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TELLING BBN'S STORY
Established in August 2022, the Basha Bear Network is Basha High School's student-run broadcast and media program, housed within the TV and Film Production class. From breaking news to sports highlights, our student journalists record, edit, and produce original media covering school events and the broader community.
Every Friday at 10:30 AM we premiere our weekly newscast. Throughout the year, we also produce live sports broadcasts, podcasts, and social media content — gaining real-world skills in broadcast journalism, video production, audio engineering, and digital media.
Broadcast
Live and recorded broadcasts covering school news and events.
Production
Full video production from concept to final cut.
Media
Photography, graphics, and digital content for all platforms.
Competition
STN convention and regional media competitions.
OUR SHOWS
Basha Bear News
Your weekly rundown of everything happening at Basha — announcements, events, and the stories that matter.
BBN Sports
Full-game livestreams of Basha Bears football, basketball, volleyball, and more — with play-by-play, color commentary, and sideline reporting.
Competition
Award-winning student productions created for STN, regional, and national broadcast competitions.
Table Talk
Long-form sports podcast where Basha athletes sit down for in-depth conversations about their careers and what it means to be a Bear.
Basha Bear Buzz
BBN's all-girls podcast exploring what a day in the life of a Basha High School student is really like — classes, clubs, and the moments in between.
FROM THE BEAR DEN
Catch the replays from our full-game livestreams — Basha Bears football, basketball, volleyball, and more. Play-by-play by Tate Fitzpatrick, color commentary by Jackson McDonald, sideline reporting by Maddelynn Smith.
Basha Bears vs. Liberty Lions
Hosted at Jim Wall Stadium · September 2026
Battle of Val Vista — vs. Perry Pumas
Girls + Boys Varsity Doubleheader · January 2026
Basha Bears vs. Chandler Wolves
JV + Varsity Doubleheader · February 2026
Basha Bears vs. Red Mountain Lions
Hosted at the Bear Den · September 2026
FROM THE BBN STUDIO
Long-form conversations with student-athletes, performers, and voices from across the Basha community — recorded right in our studio.
Table Talk
The BBN sports podcast — sit down with Basha athletes and coaches for in-depth conversations about their seasons, careers, and what it means to be a Bear.
Watch on YouTube →Basha Bear Buzz
BBN's all-girls podcast exploring what a day in the life of a Basha High School student is really like — the classes, clubs, sports, and stories that shape the Bear experience.
Watch on YouTube →AWARD WINNING.
From SkillsUSA Nationals to STN, BBN is one of the most decorated student broadcast programs in the country.
SkillsUSA Gold
Video News Production · 2025 & 2026 National Championships, Atlanta
The first Arizona team ever to earn gold in this event — now consecutive champions.
STN Nationals
Multiple 1st-Place wins at Student Television Network competitions
STN Broadcast Excellence
Recognized among the nation's top student broadcast programs
Rocky Mountain Student Production Awards
Nine wins recognizing excellence in student-produced content
CUSD Governing Board
Officially recognized by Chandler Unified School District
COMPETITION HIGHLIGHTS
Award-winning student productions submitted to STN, Rocky Mountain Student Production Awards, and regional broadcast competitions.
Feature News Report
A 1st-place winner for Feature News Report at the Rocky Mountain Region Student Production Awards.
Watch on YouTube →Sports Feature
First place for Sports Feature at Student Television Network Nationals 2026, and first place for Sports Feature at the Rocky Mountain Region Student Production Awards.
Watch on YouTube →Basha Bear News — Episode 6
The episode showcasing BBN's Student Production Award recognition, plus campus coverage from JROTC and more.
Watch on YouTube →Basha Bear News — Episode 19
The episode that earned BBN the Student Television Network's Broadcast Excellence recognition — among the nation's top student broadcasts.
Watch on YouTube →MEET THE TEAM
Officers
Members
DONATE WITH TAX CREDIT
Arizona's public school tax credit is a dollar-for-dollar refund on your state taxes — not just a deduction. Every dollar you donate to BBN comes right back to you when you file, while helping fund the cameras, mics, competitions, and travel that keep Basha's award-winning student broadcast on air.
Donate as a Supporter
Alumni, family, friends of BBN, and community members — donate directly through the CUSD portal.
Donate through Infinite Campus
Current CUSD parents and guardians — log into your Infinite Campus account to make your tax credit contribution.
Important: When donating, select Basha High School as the recipient and choose the media / TV & Film / broadcast option so your gift directly supports BBN.
Full details at the CUSD Tax Credit page →
BROUGHT TO YOU BY OUR SPONSORS
Local businesses and community partners help keep our cameras rolling, our crew traveling to national competitions, and our students learning industry-standard broadcast production.
Sponsor BBN
Sponsorship packages include website logo placement, on-air recognition in our newscasts and sports broadcasts, and credit at our end-of-year showcase. Reach out to learn more about partnership opportunities.
JOIN THE NETWORK
BBN doesn't take applications. To become part of the crew, complete TV & Film 1 as a freshman or sophomore — that's where you'll learn the foundations of broadcast journalism, video production, and storytelling. Once you've finished Year 1, you'll join the Basha Bear Network in Year 2 and start working on real broadcasts, sports streams, and competition pieces.
Talk to your counselor about adding TV & Film to next year's schedule.
Anchor
Write and deliver scripts, conduct interviews, and represent BBN on camera from the studio.
Reporter
Research and write scripts for news segments and feature stories, conduct interviews, and report on camera from the field.
Sports Commentator
Call play-by-play, color commentary, and sideline coverage during live sports broadcasts.
Producer
Coordinate shows from pre-production to air — rundowns, schedules, and creative direction.
Director
Call the show live from the control room — direct cameras, switch shots, and run the technical rundown.
Camera Operator
Shoot live events, interviews, and b-roll across campus and beyond.
Editor
Craft compelling stories from raw footage using industry-standard software.
Graphics & Branding
Create motion graphics, lower thirds, thumbnails, and BBN brand assets.
FOLLOW THE NETWORK
Catch every story, every game, every behind-the-scenes moment.