June 16, 2023

Furno goes first in MVISBL girls draft

By Mon Valley Independent

By Gino Antimarino

MVI Sports

On night two of the Mon Valley Independent Summer Basketball League draft, the girls got their chance to shine. A total of 32 new players were selected to play alongside 29 returning players during Thursday night’s draft at Cedarbrook Golf Course. Norwin rising junior Bella Furno was picked with the first overall selection.

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