Chrystal Stone is a play-by-play broadcaster, reporter, host, actor, and on-camera presenter with a passion for bringing stories to life. She has called collegiate volleyball and basketball games for ESPN+, NESN+, and institutional broadcasts, with play-by-play and color commentary experience at Sacred Heart University, the University of New Haven, and John Jay College. She also works as a sideline reporter and host, covering athletes and coaches with thoughtful storytelling and insightful interviews.
Before transitioning into live game broadcasting, Chrystal worked as a sports anchor and reporter at WNYT NewsChannel 13 in Albany, New York, where she covered professional, collegiate, and high school sports. From football and basketball to horse racing and championship events, she developed a reputation for connecting audiences with the people and stories behind the competition.
Chrystal earned her master's degree in Sports Journalism from the Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication at Arizona State University in 2023 and was selected as a member of Rising Media Stars, Class of 2023. She holds a bachelor's degree in Theatre from The University of Texas at Austin.
Her path into sports media began in 2017 after winning ESPN's national First Take debate competition, leading to opportunities as a guest host on ESPN Radio and later as co-host of The Hangout. Those experiences sparked a broadcasting career that has since grown into live play-by-play, reporting, and hosting across multiple sports.
Beyond sports broadcasting, Chrystal is an experienced on-camera presenter and actor. She has appeared in corporate and educational productions, including training videos for the University at Albany's Early Childhood Education and Training Program, as well as the award-winning web series Disciplinary Actions, independent films, and theatrical productions with National Black Theatre, New Federal Theatre, St. Louis Shakespeare Festival, and The Barnstormers Theatre. She is a proud member of SAG-AFTRA and Actors' Equity Association.
Whether calling a championship match, interviewing athletes on the sidelines, hosting live coverage, or serving as on-camera talent for commercial and educational productions, Chrystal is committed to delivering engaging, authentic, and impactful storytelling.