Drew Cook was the WPIAL’s top receiver last season with 1,490 yards and 17 touchdowns. Since taking over the South Allegheny football program late in 2022, Brian Hanson said he had a four- to fiveyear...

As usual, the Jaguars have packed their schedule with high-quality opponents. After returning to its preferred spot atop the WPIAL last season, Thomas Jefferson feels like it has reinforcements to rep...

Junior Armand Hill is the 10th-ranked prospect in Pennsylvania for 2027. West Mifflin will feel an injection of energy this year with the appointment of Titans graduate BJ Pugh as the squad’s new head...

Aidan Shaffer takes over the position after moving from wide receiver. Despite heavy graduation losses, Yough enters the 2025 campaign with renewed energy and a positive outlook. Fourth-year head coac...

The McKeesport golf team has opened its season with a statement, racing to a 4-1 overall record and 2-1 mark in section play behind a veteran-heavy roster and a clear sense of purpose. That purpose st...

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By the Mon Valley Independent Frazier broke into the win column Monday afternoon, pulling away late to defeat Yough 226-234 in a Section 8-2A matchup at Linden Hall. The Commodores leaned on strong ro...

Coach Chad Perry says the Titans have plenty of talent, but inexperience is a concern. Entering his 13th year as boys soccer coach at West Mifflin, Chad Perry is the best authority to seek when judgin...

Only three seniors were lost to graduation. Under first-year head coach Sean Cleary, Bentworth’s volleyball team took a step in the right direction last fall, earning a playoff berth out of Section 3-...

After losing several seniors to graduation, the Ringgold boys soccer team will rely on a whole team effort to make up for those losses and have success. Gone are Sam Alvarez, Nico Bove, Jack Brodak, D...

After winning their second straight WPIAL title, the Bentworth boys are looking for more than a state runner-up finish. If once is an occurrence and twice a trend, who knows what three will be for the...

By the Mon Valley Independent Belle Vernon remained perfect in section play Thursday, turning in a balanced effort to hold off Laurel Highlands, 205213, in a Section 2-3A match at Cedarbrook Golf Cour...

The Belle Vernon Area girls soccer team suffered big losses to graduation this past year. Grace West, the team’s on-field leader, leading assist disher and second-leading scorer is gone. Ava Scalise w...

In Kurt Olinger’s first year as golf coach at Thomas Jefferson in 2024, the Jaguars finished fourth in the rugged Section 5-3A. He has high hopes for a much better result this season, and so far the J...

Elizabeth Forward quarterback Ryan Messina takes time to hydrate during practice. Mike Darnay / MVI Sports McKeesport assistant soccer coach Milton Campos hangs out with the team’s unofficial mascot “...

Serra Catholic head coach Akeeme Robinson shares a break with his son King during an Eagles’ practice. Mike Darnay / MVI Sports Belle Vernon’s Deaubre Lightfoot takes a break during a heatacclimation ...

With a roster just under 30 players, numerous players return in search of another section championship. Tyler Hamstra has an odd comparison for his Bearcats for this coming season. The Bentworth girls...

Jake Corrin, Levi Large and Ethan Hartley each shot 38 at the Madison Club Wednesday. By the Mon Valley Independent The Charleroi golf team’s depth was on full display at Madison Club, as three player...