A statement released by the school said the reason for the forfeit was “personnel reasons.” Clairton has forfeited its varsity football home opener this Friday against Steel Valley. Head coach Wayne W...

Frazier’s girls volleyball team experienced a little bit of everything in Wednesday’s sweep of visiting Southmoreland. The Commodores came out red hot in the first set on the way to a 25-11 win, but t...

Slippery Rock recruit Caroline Chelosky and Seton Hill recruit Jada Downs will be counted on for offense and leadership. With added numbers and a greater comfort level under second-year coach Lia Mann...

The Jaguars suffered a 1-0 loss in their season opener Saturday against Chartiers Valley. When it comes to coaching tenure, few if any coaches in any sport have been around as Thomas Jefferson boys so...

When the Frazier volleyball team sets its goals for the season, there’s no longer a box for “win the section.” For the Commodores, winning the section is an expectation. This year is no different, des...

The California girls’ soccer team will be heading in a new direction this fall and it will be led by firstyear coach Tom Gigliotti. “I love this game and have been playing, coaching this game my whole...

Three-time defending WPIAL champion and defending state champion Bentworth got the season started right Tuesday. Adam Moessner erupted for four goals as the Bearcats opened play with an 8-0 rout of Bi...

Three different players scored for Belle Vernon, which outshot Latrobe by a 22-9 advantage. Last season when they were section opponents, the Belle Vernon boys soccer team was shut out by Latrobe, 3-0...

Both Hartley sisters scored for California in a 2-2 deadlock against Obama Academy. After two highly successful scrimmages, the California girls soccer team was itching to open the season and get its ...

Last season was a tough one for South Allegheny’s boys soccer team. Competing in a tough Section 3-2A, the Gladiators endured a 7-11 season and failed to reach the playoffs. However, second-year coach...

Serra Catholic remained unbeaten with a balanced offensive attack and strong defensive play in a 6-3 victory over McKeesport. Bella Dumbroski and Milena Poziviak scored two goals apiece for the Eagles...

Elizabeth Forward scored twice in the second half as Luca Valerio scored the gamewinner with 14:03 remaining. It’s not how you start, but how you finish. The Elizabeth Forward boys soccer team took th...

After a dream season for Clairton that concluded with WPIAL and PIAA Class A championships and an overall record of 15-1, the Bears’ 2026 season opener was nothing short of a nightmare. Facing off wit...

Five freshman starters got their first taste of varsity action for a young Ringgold team. The young Ringgold girls soccer team began its season Saturday, and with any inexperienced team, there are bou...

It was only two weeks ago that you read in this space about the ever-growing issues of abusive fans at sporting events. On Friday night, the Elizabeth Forward at South Allegheny football game was halt...

Bentworth girls soccer coach Tyler Hamstra was looking for his team to be more consistent in front of the net this season. If Saturday’s opening two games were any indication, the Bearcats may be head...

By the Mon Valley Independent A pair of former Frazier volleyball standouts are already standing out at the collegiate level. Frazier graduates Maddy Salisbury and Gracen Hartman both made an impact f...

The Warriors held a 42-20 lead at the time, but it’s not clear if they’ll be credited with a win. By LIAM BELAN MVI Sports A hard-fought season opener between a pair of Mon Valley rivals was cut short...

Kolbeck finished with 153 receiving yards, 129 rushing yards and 3 TDs. Kayden Kolbeck and Kaier Payne provided the impact plays Friday night as Monessen tallied the final 16 points of the game and av...

Harrison Kolling threw three TD passes in TJ’s 34-6 victory. There’s no doubting the Thomas Jefferson faithful travel well during Jaguars football season, including the student section, “The Jungle.” ...