CFP explains why Penn State remains ahead of Irish
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November 29, 2024
PennLive.com via Trib Total Media Some thought Notre Dame could — or perhaps should — jump Penn State in the latest edition of the College Football Playoff selection committee rankings. That didn’t ha...
Reid, Mumpfield bright spots during Pitt streak
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By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
November 29, 2024
During his chat with reporters Tuesday, Pitt running backs coach Lindsey Lamar was quick with an answer when the question made it obvious. Is Desmond Reid playing through pain? “All season,” Lamar sai...
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By By MARK MADDEN TribLive 
November 29, 2024
The Steelers’ most important game of the season is Sunday at Cincinnati. The Bengals are better than their 4-7 record. The Steelers’ 8-3 mark feels deceptive after their clumsy loss at Cleveland. Cinc...
NBA Cup: How to watch, odds and more about the in-season tourney
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November 29, 2024
By The Associated Press Houston and Golden State know they’re in the quarterfinals of the NBA Cup tournament. Another six spots remain — and some might be wrapped up on Friday when tourney play contin...
Flag football scouring nation with talent camps
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November 29, 2024
DENVER (AP) — So you’re the most valuable player of that annual Thanksgiving Day backyard flag football game. Or played tackle football on any level. Or ran track. Or dabbled in basketball. Or toyed w...
Welcome back basketball!
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November 29, 2024
Basketball is back for another season in the Mon Valley and the now 15 local schools in our coverage area. That’s right, 15, as West Mifflin is now in the mix getting some local coverage. It’s benefic...
This is the season BVA has been waiting for
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 29, 2024
With all five starters returning the Leopards have huge expectations. Belle Vernon boys head coach Joe Salvino admits he’s been looking forward to this season for the past couple of years. The Leopard...
Nesbit faces rebuilding job in first season
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 29, 2024
Saylor Lee is the only returning starter from last season’s 10-13 team. Since getting the Belle Vernon Area girls basketball coaching position at the end of May, head coach Cornelious Nesbit has seen ...
Bentworth coach excited about new season
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
November 29, 2024
Bob Kennedy expects significant improvement after a 4-17 campaign. Entering his 22nd season coaching the boys basketball team at Bentworth, Bob Kennedy has a squad he has waited a long time to coach. ...
Bentworth girls ready to ‘move up the ladder’
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By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
November 29, 2024
Senior captains Aubrie Logan and Kayla O’Dell will be key to the Bearcats becoming more competitive. The Bentworth girls basketball team is ready to turn the page on last year’s struggles and focus on...
New coach hopes to build culture at California
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
November 29, 2024
Brent Baker will try to continue the Trojans’ playoff tradition. After losing three seniors from last season’s playoff squad, the California boys’ basketball team will look to continue climbing the ra...
Sutherland asks players to believe in program
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By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
November 29, 2024
The Trojans will open the season with only nine players on their roster. It will be a new era for California girls’ basketball, as first-year coach Brandi Sutherland takes over a program that has been...
Charleroi may be Dunn’s next success story
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2024
The longtime coach has a history of building winning basketball programs. The head coaching position for the Charleroi boys bas- ketball team has been in flux since the departure of long - time leader...
Lee bringing fresh start for Charleroi girls
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2024
He’ll have seven freshmen he coached in middle school last season. Former middle school coach Sean Lee will be looking to rejuvenate the Charleroi girls basketball program. The Cougars finished 9-13 l...
MVI SHOOTOUT CLASSIC
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November 29, 2024
4TH ANNUAL MVI SHOOTOUT CLASSIC FIELD – SOUTH ALLEGHENY HS – FRIDAY AND SATURDAY at South Allegheny High School Friday 3 p.m. - Charleroi vs. Ringgold 4:30 p.m. - Brownsville vs. Serra Catholic 6 p.m....
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November 29, 2024
BOYS CLASS 6A Section 1 Butler Fox Chapel New Castle North Allegheny North Hills Pine-Richland Seneca Valley Woodland Hills Section 2 Canon-McMillan Central Catholic Connellsville Hempfield Imani Chri...
Football success impedes basketball program
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By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
November 29, 2024
Many of the Bears’ top players were busy with football. One thing about being basketball coach at Clairton is you get used to starting off shorthanded. And Rashawd Hatten has experienced a lot of that...
Scoring dynamo Iyanna Wade leads Bears
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By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
November 29, 2024
She topped the WPIAL last season at 39.9 PPG. The Clairton girls basketball team is gearing up for what could be a season to remember under head coach Carlton Wade. After finishing 21-7 last year and ...
Warriors facing schedule filled with road games
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By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2024
EF will only play six times at home because of renovations to the gym following a 2023 fire. The Elizabeth Forward boys basketball program has steadily ascended under the watch of head coach Nolan Lar...
EF girls hope to stay perfect in their new section
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By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 29, 2024
leader. The Warriors are setting their goals high after a 22-4 season. When Noah Yartin took over the Elizabeth Forward girls basketball program prior to last season, he knew he walked into a situatio...