Vulcans slam Bald Eagles
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
November 2, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent California (Pa.) wasted little time taking control Saturday night, and a pair of Serra Catholic graduates had a hand in the early scoring. Amire Spencer caught the game’s...
Vulcans hand IUP worst loss in Coal Bowl victory
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
October 26, 2026
Usually when bitter rivals California (Pa.) and Indiana (Pa.) meet on the football field for the annual Coal Bowl, you can expect a tightly contested game with plenty of memorable moments and a lot of...
McKeesport’s Boyd lifts Cal over Clarion in 2OT
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
October 19, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Bobbie Boyd Jr. carried California (Pa.) throughout the afternoon Saturday. When the Vulcans needed one final drive, they put the game in his hands. Boyd rushed for all 2...
Vulcans fall late to SRU on emotional afternoon
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
October 19, 2026
The Cal (Pa.) women’s soccer team honored late teammate Karoline Heintz and retired her No. 21. By the Mon Valley Independent On an afternoon when California (Pa.) honored late teammate Karoline Heint...
Vulcans bounce back to beat Fighting Scots
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 13, 2026
California (Pa.) needed a response after a difficult stretch, and quarterback Eric Gibson Jr. provided one. Gibson threw three touchdown passes and the Vulcans built an early lead before holding off a...
No offense for Vulcans in shutout at Seton Hill
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
October 5, 2026
The Griffins picked up a win over Cal for the second straight season. By the Mon Valley Independent California’s defense spent much of Saturday afternoon giving the Vulcans chances to stay in the game...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
September 28, 2026
The California (Pa.) football team knew it would have its hands full with a high-scoring Slippery Rock offense Saturday afternoon at Adamson Stadium. The Vulcans got some early stops, but the visitors...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
September 21, 2026
The Rams scored 21 unanswered points to give California (Pa.) its first loss of the season. By the Mon Valley Independent California (Pa.) struck first and went into halftime tied with unbeaten Shephe...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
September 14, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Eric Gibson Jr. threw for 384 yards and four touchdowns, including three scores to Kenny Lewis IV, as California (Pa.) overcame an early deficit and rolled to a 40-17 vic...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
September 5, 2026
In a game that kicked off at 6 p.m., California’s season opener didn’t end until after midnight. It was a unique start to the season for the California (Pa.) football team, as two lengthy weather dela...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
September 4, 2026
California held a 42-24 lead over Charleston heading into the half after two long weather delays. Editor’s note: The outcome of the game was not available by deadline. Read the full game recap in Satu...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
August 29, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Ryan Moessner didn’t have to wait long to make an impact at the collegiate level. The Bentworth High School graduate scored in his college debut Thursday, helping Califor...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 27, 2026
At least nine of them are projected to play significant roles this year. Entering his 10th season running the California (Pa.) football program, head coach Gary Dunn always said his goal was to recrui...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 27, 2026
Three players have been battling for the starting quarterback job. Coming off yet another NCAA playoff berth, the California (Pa.) Vulcans are ready for the grind of a new season in the rugged PSAC’s ...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
April 20, 2026
Local honorees include Bill Cleary and Ed Alford. By the Mon Valley Independent California (Pa.) inducted eight members into its Athletic Hall of Fame Saturday morning during a banquet in the Convocat...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
March 24, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Pitt-Johnstown and California (Pa.) split a PSAC West doubleheader Sunday, with the Mountain Cats rallying late to win the opener, 3-2, before the Vulcans responded with ...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
March 9, 2026
Jordyn Buchanan’s three late free throws made the difference. For the Mon Valley Independent Jordyn Buchanan calmly sank three free throws with 2.1 seconds remaining, lifting California (Pa.) to an 80...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
March 5, 2026
The California (Pa.) men’s basketball team showed no lingering effects from its regular- season finale loss as the Vulcans delivered a dominant performance in the PSAC quarterfinals Wednesday night. C...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 3, 2026
Edinboro rode a dominant performance from McKeesport graduate Rachael Manfredo to an 85-64 victory over California (Pa.) in the first round of the PSAC Championship on Monday night at McComb Fieldhous...
Cal (Pa.), NCAA, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
February 26, 2026
The California University of Pa. men’s basketball made a statement Wednesday night with an emphatic 78-60 victory over Indiana University of Pa. to edge closer to a second place finish in the PSAC Wes...