BVA’s Apodiakos to continue playing at Seton Hill
Local Sports
December 22, 2019

BVA’s Apodiakos to continue playing at Seton Hill

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

When looking for a landing spot to continue playing soccer and continue his academic path, Belle Vernon Area star and 2019 Mon Valley Independent-BeeGraphix Fab 15 Boys Player of the Year Niko Apodiakos hit the jackpot.

Apodiakos officially signed his national letter of intent to continue his education and playing days at nearby Seton Hill University in Greensburg.

A Division II school competing in the Pennsylvania State Athletic Conference, the Griffins were 7-10-1 overall and 3-6-1 in conference play this season under head coach Dan McCarty.

He chose Seton Hill over Penn State-Behrend and Pitt-Greensburg.

For Apodiakos, who will major in cybersecurity, committing to play at Seton Hill was a no-brainer.

“It was definitely the best fit for my major,” Apodiakos said. “I knew I wanted to pursue a degree in cybersecurity and Seton Hill has an excellent program.”

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.

Wintry walk at Cedar Creek Park
Latest News, Main
January 31, 2026
Sheila Gordon of Rostraver Township enjoys a winter walk Friday afternoon with her miniature schnauzer, Rocky, along the Great Allegheny Passage at Cedar Creek Park in Rostraver Township. Jeff Helsel ...
House committee approves pet cremation oversight bill
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 31, 2026
The proposal was inspired by the Patrick Vereb case. A bill that would create more oversight on the cremation of pets advanced out of the state House Judiciary Committee Wednesday, moving it a step cl...
Ice slows traffic on Monongahela River
Latest News, Main
By LADIMIR GARCIA lgarcia@yourmvi.com 
January 31, 2026
Items such as coal, salt and fuel may be prioritized so they can keep moving. As freezing temperatures continue throughout the region, ice on the Monongahela River has started to slow down commercial ...
Stockdale VFD celebrates century of service
Latest News, Main
By TAYLOR BROWN, Senior Reporter 
January 31, 2026
The method of fighting fires has changed greatly since the department was formed in 1926. For 100 years, someone has always shown up. Firefighting in Stockdale used to mean relying on bucket brigades ...
Mon Valley reunion set for Feb. 28 in sunny Florida
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 31, 2026
Organizer Mona Lisa Spirko said the event will be held in Tampa again this year. By the MVI The date has been set for the 45th annual Mon Valley Florida reunion, just in time for snowbirds to enjoy th...
Ex-youth football director charged with taking more than $227K in league funds
Around The Valley, Latest News, Main
January 31, 2026
Attorney general: Money was used for personal bills, shopping, car payments and bathroom remodel. By PATRICK VARINE TribLive The former director for the Western Pennsylvania Youth Football League who ...