Clairton trounces Sto-Rox to capture 14th WPIAL crown
November 17, 2019

Clairton trounces Sto-Rox to capture 14th WPIAL crown

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

The connection between Clairton quarterback Brendan Parsons and receiver Kenlein Ogletree has been described a few different ways. 

But now, a new adjective can be used.

It’s a championship connection.

Parsons and Ogletree hooked up for three touchdowns as the Bears routed Sto-Rox, 41-19, in Saturday’s WPIAL Class A championship game at Heinz Field.

Parsons posted 295 all-purpose yards in the contest, finishing 8 of 14 through the air for 201 yards and gaining another 94 yards on the ground on 20 carries.

“Brendan’s been a three-year starter for us and we’ve changed offensive coordinators a few times. Starting off the season, it was a little slow with us getting accustomed to a new offense,” Clairton head coach Wayne Wade said. “He took to it well. Those big 2,500, 3,000 yards passing, he’s one of those kids that can do that. With all the talent we have, we can kind of spread it around.”

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

River ice jams are latest weather concern
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
February 20, 2026
They can cause flooding as ice on the river begins to melt. Rivers in the Mon Valley remain below flood stage, but officials warn that ice jams — not high water alone — could cause problems through th...
City teacher found with gun in elementary school
Latest News, Main
February 20, 2026
A Monessen City School District employee was found in possession of a gun while on school grounds Thursday, the district said in a letter to parents and guardians. The district and police have not ide...
Rooney discusses impact of NFL draft at economic forum
Latest News, Main
WASHINGTON COUNTY
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
February 20, 2026
The April 23-25 event will bring a lot of exposure to the Pittsburgh region. Hundreds of Washington County officials and business leaders came together Thursday for a forum hosted by the Washington Co...
Two injured in Rostraver crash
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
February 20, 2026
MAWC says harsh weather stressed system
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
February 20, 2026
Conditions led to a 60% increase in water main breaks and leaks from last January. By RICH CHOLODOFSKY TribLive Arctic winter conditions that set upon Western Pennsylvania over the past month have the...
Megan’s List offender charged in Elizabeth Township
Latest News, Main
NEWS BRIEF
February 20, 2026
A West Mifflin man who is on Megan’s List as a convicted sex offender is accused of failing to register his address with state police. Joshua Herzing, 39, of Pennsylvania Avenue, was charged Wednesday...