Leps make progess at Sasko classic
September 2, 2019

Leps make progess at Sasko classic

By Mon Valley Independent

By Jose Negron

jnegron@yourmvi.com

Belle Vernon Area girls soccer coach Tracy Lovett watched contently as her team made significant progress while playing in the third annual Paul Sasko Kickoff Classic this past weekend at James Weir Stadium.

Despite suffering a 4-2 loss to Class 4A Connellsville on Saturday, the Leopards, who received goals from Danielle Engstrom and Izzy Laurita, showed improvement from a 6-0 scrimmage loss to the Falcons last week.

“I was pleased with our progression,” said Lovett, who is in her first season as Leopards coach. “Last week was a little discouraging, but we came out stronger and came out faster (on Saturday). It was 4-2, but it felt much more even.”

Lovett’s only concern regarding her team’s play Saturday was its inability to cash in on key scoring opportunities.

To read the rest of this story, please see a copy of Tuesday’s Mon Valley Independent, call 724-314-0035 to subscribe or subscribe to our online edition at https://e.monvalleyindependent.com.

City Mission Thrift Store to close March 14
Main
MONONGAHELA
City Mission Thrift Store to close March 14
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
March 3, 2026
The organization announced the decision Monday, saying it’s not providing enough revenue. The City Mission Thrift Store in Monongahela will close later this month, marking another shift in the nonprof...
Main
ELIZABETH TOWNSHIP
Officials respond to online park project comments
By SARAH PELLIS spellis@yourmvi.com 
March 3, 2026
Commissioner Chris Thoma said it’s a worthwhile endeavor that won’t cost the township any money. Elizabeth Township commissioners addressed some backlash online involving renovations to an area park d...
Fundraiser to aid 4th-grader with lymphoma
Main
Fundraiser to aid 4th-grader with lymphoma
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
March 3, 2026
A spaghetti dinner event for Liam Haney will take place March 22 at Black Diamond VFW. The Ringgold School District is rallying behind Liam Haney, a fourth-grade student at Ringgold Elementary School ...
News
7 plead guilty in robbery scheme at Pa. rest stops
By By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive 
March 3, 2026
A group of seven men who used a phony lottery win to lure and rob motorists at Pennsylvania service plazas and truck stops pleaded guilty Monday in Westmoreland County. The men — six from Ohio and one...