Another week of prime non-conference games is upon us for Week 1 of the high school football season here in the Mon Valley. North, south, east and west, there are big games all around. As always, don’...

Four different players scored for the Eagles as a three-goal second half pushes them past the Leopards on the Beach. The Belle Vernon Area girls’ soccer squad put together a solid defensive effort Wed...

For the last three years, Ringgold volleyball has checked the playoff box. This fall, the Rams want more than just an appearance— they want to make a run. With five seniors gone from last year’s roste...

By the Mon Valley Independent Ringgold broke through in Section 1-2A play with a dominant 5–0 victory over Charleroi at Myron Pottios Stadium. The Rams built a 3–0 lead by halftime and added two more ...

The California volleyball program has become a perennial playoff team and a legitimate force in Class 1A over the past decade. This fall, the Trojans aim to add to that résumé and continue their stead...

Adam Moessner had three goals as the Bentworth midfield dominated the game Tuesday. The Bentworth boys’ soccer squad looks to be in midseason form — and it’s only the second game of the year. Behind a...

Coming into the season, the Thomas Jefferson boys soccer team knew it would have to spread the wealth offensively rather than relying on two or three scorers like in years past. So it was fitting that...

By the Mon Valley Independent Elizabeth Forward exploded offensively in its Section 3-2A opener, cruising to a 12–2 victory over South Allegheny. The Warriors stormed out to a 9–2 halftime lead before...

Dylan Klinger scored a goal and had two assists in Charleroi’s 3-2 win over Belle Vernon. Tyler Caterino’s first game as the head coach of the Belle Vernon Area boys soccer team didn’t end quite the w...

Caylin Seabol and Maicee Smith each finished with hat tricks as Elizabeth Forward beat West Mifflin. The Elizabeth Forward girls soccer team is paced by Caylin Seabol and Maicee Smith among others up ...

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 y...

By the Mon Valley Independent Belle Vernon kicked off its Section 1-2A season in strong fashion, rolling to a 4–1 victory over Steel Valley behind a balanced offensive effort. The Leopards struck twic...

The Warriors’ quarterback finished with 128 yards on the ground and 112 through the air. By the Mon Valley Independent Elizabeth Forward rode the legs of senior quarterback Ryan Messina and a stingy s...

Getting ready for a week of no NFL football regular season games for no good reason, here’s a little food for thought: • If his impressive opener is a sign of things to come, McKeesport’s Kemon Spell ...

After scoring on the opening kickoff, he compiled 295 rushing yards on 13 carries. By the Mon Valley Independent McKeesport opened its season with a dominant showing in the KDKA Kickoff Classic, defea...

Lilly Shevitz’s two late goals provided the margin of victory. Ringgold’s girls soccer season kicked off Saturday with the annual Moe Rosensteel Memorial Kickoff Classic at Joe Montana Stadium. The Ra...