Another slate of intriguing non-conference matchups
High school, Sports, Sports Columns
August 29, 2025
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’...
PRESEASON SNAPSHOTS
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ELIZABETH FORWARD VOLLEYBALL
August 29, 2025
Scoring balance leads South Park over Leopards
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 28, 2025
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...
Time is now for Rams to make their run in playoffs
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By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
August 28, 2025
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...
Rams get first win by shutting out Cougars
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ROUNDUP
August 28, 2025
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 ...
Playoffs not enough for Trojans
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 28, 2025
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...
PRESEASON SNAPSHOTS
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FRAZIER VOLLEYBALL
August 28, 2025
Strong first half leads Bearcats to easy win
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 27, 2025
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...
Jaguars shut out Mustangs
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
August 27, 2025
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...
Warriors roll over Glads; Caterino, Leps get 1st win
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ROUNDUP
August 27, 2025
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...
PRESEASON SNAPSHOTS
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BELLE VERNON FOOTBALL
August 27, 2025
Cougars drop Leopards in Caterino’s debut
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 26, 2025
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...
Warriors roll past Titans
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
August 26, 2025
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 ...
HONORING LEGENDS
High school, Sports
August 26, 2025
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...
Leps roll past Steel Valley; Serra, Bentworth get wins
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ROUNDUP
August 26, 2025
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...
PRESEASON SNAPSHOTS
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CALIFORNIA FOOTBALL
August 26, 2025
Messina runs for three TDs as EF tops Titans
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August 25, 2025
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...
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SPORTLIGHT
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 25, 2025
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 ...
Spell’s 5 TDs lead Tigers past Delaware Valley
High school, Sports
August 25, 2025
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...
Rams fall to Allderdice in season opener
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 25, 2025
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...