High school, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN Trib Total Media 
August 31, 2024
The Indians had four rushing touchdowns in the 42-7 victory. Peters Township also knows a little about running the football. Hosting a McKeesport team that often thrives on the ground, Peters Township...
High school, Sports
By By SEAN SAPUTO Trib Total Media 
August 31, 2024
The Jaguars kept the ball on the ground amid wet weather. A rainy night played into the hands of the Thomas Jefferson on Friday evening, as the ground and pound Jaguars controlled the second half with...
Some high school soccer coaches in favor of giving overtime the boot
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By By BILL BECKNER JR. Trib Total Media 
August 29, 2024
Under the current system, games can last up to 100 minutes. When there was chatter about the PIAA eliminating overtime from regular-season soccer games this offseason, many coaches smiled with optimis...
Serra Catholic replacing top scorers from last year’s team
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By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
August 28, 2024
The Eagles will have to replace their top two leading scorers from last season. Coming off a solid season, the Serra Catholic boys soccer team was looking to continue their stellar play as the 2024 se...
Santina, Arnold lead Rams to victory
High school, Sports
MOE ROSENSTEEL MEMORIAL KICKOFF CLASSIC
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
August 26, 2024
Miranda Santina and Imani Arnold each scored a pair of goals to lead Ringgold to a 5-0 win. The Pennsylvania soccer community flocked to Ringgold High School Saturday for the annual Moe Rosensteel Mem...
Jaguars overcome slow start to beat F-R
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 26, 2024
Cece Wessel, Sami Maglicco and Olivia Della Lucia each scored in TJ’s 3-1 win. After a successful 2023 season and raised expectations for this fall, the Thomas Jefferson girls’ soccer team was just ha...
Clairton’s defense punishes Steel Valley
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By By JOSH RIZZO Trib Total Media 
August 26, 2024
Clairton defensive back Taris Wooding and the Bears’ crushing defense didn’t worry much about the offense. With Wooding and his teammates patrolling the secondary, Steel Valley’s offense wasn’t gainin...
Summit Academy beats Frazier to snap 17-game skid
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HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 26, 2024
For only the second time in 30 games, Summit Academy picked up a win on the football field. Demetrius Crosby scored on touchdown runs of 69 and 13 yards, the second of which provided the winning margi...
Expectations still high despite graduation losses
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
August 22, 2024
Coach Ed Woods hopes to lead the Trojans to the playoffs for the ninth consecutive season. Coach Ed Woods is entering his seventh year at California, and the relationship has been fruitful for both si...
Senior leaders will be vital for Serra Catholic
High school, Sports
August 22, 2024
Quarterback Quadir Stribling, running back Mason Jones and wide receiver De’reon Washington all play important roles on the Eagles’ offense. LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Serra Catholic may be droppin...
Hounds optimistic in move to tough conference
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 22, 2024
Monessen has a wealth of starters returning as it tries to improve on last season’s 4-7 record. One thing is certain for the Monessen Greyhounds this fall. It’s not their fathers’ conference they are ...
Players navigating a continuously evolving recruiting landscape
High school, Sports
August 22, 2024
By JEREMY SELLEW jsellew@yourmvi.com There’s no doubt that recruiting in college sports has changed throughout the years. But recently, the recruiting process has gone through sweeping changes with th...
Cougars hoping for first taste of success
High school, Sports
August 22, 2024
Ty Aeschbacher believes his team is ready to start winning following an 0-9 seasons. LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com After fighting hard but failing to win a game last season, the Charleroi football pro...
Wade expects Bears’ success to continue
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
August 22, 2024
Clairton has a lot of returning talent from last year’s 10-3 squad. When asked how he thinks his Clairton Bears will fare in the rugged Eastern Conference this season, coach Wayne Wade didn’t mince hi...
DeMarco’s Warriors are loaded with talent
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 22, 2024
QB Ryan Messina will be surrounded by weapons after throwing for 1,800 yards as a sophomore. You’ll have to excuse Elizabeth Forward head coach John DeMarco for smiling so much as he oversees practice...
Frazier hopes to be Eastern Conference surprise
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 22, 2024
Frazier coach Mike Shannon talks about the need for his defense to prevent big plays. With just two wins in the past two seasons, the Frazier football team is looking to break the cycle of losing. Hea...
Tigers ready for another shot at WPIAL title
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
August 22, 2024
McKeesport will face some new opponents with its move to the Greater Allegheny Conference. After reaching the WPIAL championship game last season, the McKeesport Tigers are hoping for a repeat trip. O...
Ringgold looks for fresh start with Heller in charge
High school, Sports
August 22, 2024
The former Rams star is optimistic as he takes over a program in the midst of a 25-game losing streak. LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Given that the Ringgold football program hasn’t won in 25 games, it...
TJ has talent to go with large expectations
High school, Sports
August 22, 2024
The Jaguars expect to continue their success in Section 3-4A. LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com Behind a Division I left tackle and a QB-WR duo that hopes to be among the best in the WPIAL, the Thomas Jef...
Yough looks for turnaround after 2-8 season
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By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
August 22, 2024
Three-year starter Raidon Kuroda will be back to lead the Cougars’ offense. Coming off a 2-8 season, Yough head coach Ben Hoffer and his team are looking to turn things around and compete at a higher ...