BERGMAN TO UPG
High school, Sports
March 13, 2026
Belle Vernon third baseman Connor Bergman (seated second from left) signed his letter of intent to continue playing baseball at Pitt-Greensburg. Joining Bergman for his signing were, seated from left,...
Leps fall to Blackhawk to end program-best season
Boys and Girls High School Basketball, High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
March 12, 2026
Grace Huston hit seven 3-pointers for the Cougars as Belle Vernon’s season comes to an end at 23-5. When the Belle Vernon Area girls basketball team squared off against Blackhawk in the PIAA playoffs ...
No baseball for Clairton
High school, Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
March 12, 2026
Due to a lack of players the Bears’ program will not take the field this season. The great success of Clairton’s football and basketball teams has dealt a crushing blow to the school’s baseball progra...
Welcome to First Pitch 2026
High school, News, Sports
March 12, 2026
Once again, it’s time to dust off the gloves, bats and cleats. Lace them up and take the field as we celebrate baseball and softball season in the Mon Valley! The weather finally decided to start coop...
Andrisko brings ‘family culture’ to Leopards
High school, News, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 12, 2026
The first-year coach takes over a team that had heavy graduation losses. Over the past 17 weeks, first-year Belle Vernon baseball coach Taylor Andrisko and his team have been counting down the days to...
Plenty of questions surround BVA softball
High school, News, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 12, 2026
The Leopards only had three positions set heading into their preseason scrimmages. Head coach Tom Rodriguez returns eight letterman to this year’s Leopards softball team. Add to that an influx of tale...
Matush believes ‘Dirty Dozen’ is ready for playoffs
High school, News, Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
March 12, 2026
The Bearcats enter the season with a small but talented roster. It’s not very often that Bentworth baseball coach Bill Matush openly talks about making the playoffs before the start of a season. But a...
Gonglik returns to lead Bearcats’ pitching staff
High school, News, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
March 12, 2026
Injuries limited the LSU commit to just over 40 innings last season. The 2025 season proved to be a roller coaster ride for the Bentworth softball team. Injuries and tough breaks created plenty of cha...
Rechichar hopes to uphold Trojans’ tradition
High school, News, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
March 12, 2026
He takes over a program with a long history of playoff success. It is a new era for California baseball this spring as Jason Rechichar takes over the head coaching duties for the Trojans. “I am excite...
Franks hopes to bring fresh new identity to California softball
High school, News, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
March 12, 2026
He believes creating a winning attitude is the first step toward building a successful program. It’s no secret that the California softball program has endured some hard times over the past few season...
Mollis excited about Cougars’ returning talent
High school, News, Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
March 12, 2026
Charleroi is hoping a combination of pitching and defense will lead to another playoff appearance. Luke Mollis has been Charleroi’s baseball coach for longer than he would care to remember. A no-nonse...
Charleroi softball set for another playoff run
High school, News, Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
March 12, 2026
Lyla Brunner will return to the mound after overcoming arm issues. There are three things in life that are guaranteed: death, taxes and Charleroi’s softball team making the playoffs. Over his first 12...
EF expects to remain elite despite graduation losses
High school, News, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
A talented group of young players is ready to take their place. Coming off an extremely successful campaign, the Elizabeth Forward baseball team will try its best to reach — and exceed — the heights i...
Warriors have questions to answer in Florida
High school, News, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 12, 2026
Graduation losses and Julia Resnik’s health have left Harry Rutherford with an unsettled lineup. Elizabeth Forward softball’s spring training trip to Florida has become a rite of passage for those in ...
Dorcon has Frazier baseball program on the rise
High school, News, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
March 12, 2026
The Commodores are eyeing the playoffs after last season’s near miss. Under head coach Rob Dorcon for the first time last season, the Frazier baseball team put together one of its best campaigns in re...
Frazier has plenty of talent despite graduation losses
High school, News, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 12, 2026
Addison Hiles will anchor the pitching staff as the Commodores seek a 5th straight section title. Things have changed for the Frazier softball team and head coach Don Hartman, entering his 36th season...
Storylines to watch as first pitches are thrown
High school, News, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
March 12, 2026
There may be nothing better than that smell that hits you around a freshly cut and dragged baseball or softball field. Spring has arrived, at least for this week, and a number of storylines wait to be...
McKeesport has ‘most talented team’ in place
High school, News, Sports
By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
March 12, 2026
The Tigers believe they’re ready to start winning after last season’s 0-18 campaign. McKeesport baseball enters the 2026 season hoping to turn the page after a difficult campaign, and head coach Sam L...
Tigers hope to rebound from disappointing year
High school, News, Sports
By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
March 12, 2026
Top pitcher Ryenn Thomas is also the focus of McKeesport’s offense. After finishing last season under .500, the McKeesport softball team enters the upcoming campaign looking to regroup and find more c...