High school, Sports
LOCAL BASEBALL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 5, 2026
Thomas Jefferson Post 935 built an early four-run lead but had to settle for a 5-5 tie with Smithfield-Fairchance after nine innings in American Legion action. Thomas Jefferson (1-2-1) scored four run...
High school, Sports
June 5, 2026
By MVI Sports Victoria Glogowski scored 22 points and Monessen Florist survived one of the wildest games of the season, defeating Trailside 82-75 in double overtime. The teams battled through regulati...
Harbor Creek next in Warriors’ state path
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 4, 2026
District 10 champion Huskies beat North Catholic, 2-1, in the first round of the PIAA playoffs. Elizabeth Forward’s softball team hits the road today for a PIAA quarterfinal at Mohawk High School, wit...
Bearcats face familiar foe in District 5 champion Everett
High school, Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
June 4, 2026
When Bentworth takes the field Thursday afternoon in the PIAA Class 2A quarterfinals, the Bearcats will face a familiar postseason opponent. District 7 champion Bentworth (22-1) meets District 5 champ...
Uniontown #2 breezes past BV Junior Legion
High school, Sports
By JACK HVOZDIK MVI Sports 
June 4, 2026
Uniontown Junior Legion No. 2 put together a complete performance Tuesday night, using timely hitting and solid pitching to defeat Belle Vernon Junior Legion Post 484, 10-3. Belle Vernon (2-1) entered...
Post 484 uses late runs for mercy-rule win at Uniontown
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 4, 2026
Belle Vernon erupted for 11 runs over the final two innings and rolled past Uniontown, 12-2, in a five-inning Senior Legion contest. After taking a 1-0 lead in the first on JB Crovak’s RBI single, Bel...
High school gymnastics teams forming new league
High school, Sports
By By MICHAEL LOVE TribLive 
June 4, 2026
Belle Vernon recently approved the formation of a gymnastics team at its February board meeting. With logistical hurdles such as facilities and equipment and the lack of a PIAA-sponsored state champio...
Turnovers help Cedarbrook in win
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 3, 2026
AMD takes over first place after getting a win over Foster House and a Monessen Florist loss. After weathering an early deficit, Cedarbrook GC responded with defensive pressure and timely scoring to e...
Payne, Arnold Sign to Play in College
High school, Sports
June 3, 2026
Charleroi’s Jamael Payne (seated) is joined by principal Dr. Patti Mason and athletic director Bruno Pappasergi to sign his national letter of intent to play football at Waynesburg. Jenn Codeluppi / M...
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LOCAL BASEBALL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 3, 2026
Ryan Dolekary was untouchable on the mound, firing a five-inning no-hitter with nine strikeouts to lead Elizabeth Forward to a 10-0 Junior Legion victory over Uniontown #2 in its season opener. Doleka...
Warriors beat up on Bellefonte in 1st-round win
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 2, 2026
EF will face District 10 champion Harbor Creek in the PIAA quarterfinals Thursday. Monday’s PIAA softball matchup between visiting Bellefonte and Elizabeth Forward was all about the unknown. EF head c...
Charleroi Post 22 holds off Carmichaels
High school, Sports
By JACK HVOZDIK MVI Sports 
June 2, 2026
Timely hitting and strong pitching helped Charleroi Post 22 open its Senior Legion season with a 3-1 victory over Carmichaels Post 400 on Monday night. Charleroi (1-0) and Carmichaels (01) relied on s...
TJ Post 935 picks up first win of the season at Belle Vernon
High school, Sports
LOCAL BASEBALL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 2, 2026
Anthony DeMino had three hits and three RBIs, and Thomas Jefferson collected 13 hits in a 9-8 victory over Belle Vernon in local Senior Legion play at the DiVirgilio Complex. Thomas Jefferson (1-2) sc...
Gonglik perfect in Bearcats’ 10-0 rout over ’Hounds
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 2, 2026
Sydney Gonglik struck out 12 in a six-inning perfect game as Bentworth advances in PIAA tourney. For the second time this postseason, Bentworth ace Sydney Gonglik delivered perfection. The LSU recruit...
High school, Sports
PIAA ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
June 2, 2026
Both teams threw no-hitters, but Lampeter-Strasburg made the most of its opportunities while Cooper Williams and the Pioneers’ pitching staff kept Thomas Jefferson at bay in a 4-0 victory in the first...
Six local teams ready for PIAA openers
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 1, 2026
Both teams from EF and TJ will be in action today, along with Serra Catholic baseball and Bentworth softball. Six Mon Valley baseball and softball teams will begin their hunt for a state championship ...
Magicians blank Oaks twice in doubleheader
High school, Sports
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
June 1, 2026
The Charleroi Magicians opened their Fayette County League campaign in impressive fashion, blanking the Oakland Oaks in both ends of a Saturday doubleheader. In Game 1, Lorenzo Glasser turned in a str...
PIAA announces matchups, sites for state playoffs
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
May 30, 2026
The PIAA released the finished brackets for the baseball and softball state playoffs, and two local teams will be playing close to home when games begin Monday. Winning WPIAL championships has its per...
BV Jr. Legion rips Smithfield-Fairchance
High school, Sports
BASEBALL ROUNDUP
May 30, 2026
By the Mon Valley Independent Belle Vernon had 16 hits and 16 runs in a dominant win that ended an inning early. Dom Pireaux (4), Jordan Jerome (3) and Vito Francia (3) combined for 10 of those hits w...
Belle Vernon overcomes errors to beat Smithfield
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
May 30, 2026
Belle Vernon Post 484 committed six errors but was able to minimize damage in a legion win. Despite being without several regular starters, Belle Vernon opened its 2026 American Legion season with a 1...