HONORING LEGENDS
High school, Sports
August 26, 2025

HONORING LEGENDS

Legendary Valley athletes Carl Crawley and James “Mouse” Chacko were honored prior to Friday’s football game between rivals Monessen and Charleroi at Myron Pottios Stadium. Both men died in the past year. Crawley was a 1957 graduate of Monessen and Chacko was a 1959 graduate of Charleroi. Family of both men were present and took part in the memorial ceremony during pre-game events. Jenn Codeluppi / MVI Sports

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