What’s trending when it comes to recreational sports
Playing in the Dirt, Sports
What’s trending when it comes to recreational sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 20, 2026
One of the things that makes the Mon Valley great is the diversity of each of our communities. We have rural communities, some third-class cities, boroughs, villages and townships throughout. With tha...
Monessen Greyhounds
Playing in the Dirt, Sports
Monessen Greyhounds
June 20, 2026
SNAPSHOT 47 PHOTOS
California softball
Playing in the Dirt, Sports
California softball
Megan Lee Photography
June 20, 2026
The 12u Trojans pose for a photo after a big win
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The 12u Trojans pose for a photo after a big win
The 12u Trojans pose for a photo after a big win. The 12u Trojans pose for a photo after a
June 20, 2026
PARENTS TAKE OVER THE BACK PAGE!
Playing in the Dirt, Sports
PARENTS TAKE OVER THE BACK PAGE!
June 20, 2026
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Pinto: Cal Burgundy vs. BVA Barron
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Pinto: Cal Burgundy vs. BVA Barron
Photos by Jenn Codeluppi
June 20, 2026
12u: Charleroi at Belle Vernon
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12u: Charleroi at Belle Vernon
Photos by Jenn Codeluppi
June 20, 2026
6u: Monessen vs. Belle Vernon Area
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6u: Monessen vs. Belle Vernon Area
Photos by: Jeff Helsel
June 20, 2026
T-ball: Perry at California
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T-ball: Perry at California
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June 20, 2026
Bronco: EF McCall at BVA Russell
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Bronco: EF McCall at BVA Russell
PHOTOS BY JEFF HELSEL
June 20, 2026
Small-town fields, big-league pressures
Playing in the Dirt
Small-town fields, big-league pressures
A look at the state of youth baseball and softball in our corner of the world
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 21, 2025
Whether it’s the hills of Washington County or the backfields of Fayette and Westmoreland, baseball and softball remain the sound of summer around the Mon Valley. It may be rec league, travel ball or ...