Stewart, Liberty lament lost opportunity
Other Sports, Sports
October 12, 2024
NEW YORK (AP) — Breanna Stewart and the New York Liberty were left thinking about what could have been. The Liberty had an 18-point lead in the first half and an 11-point advantage with 3:23 left in r...
‘Forgotten’ Warriors cruise to 4th straight victory
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
October 12, 2024
Elizabeth Forward is 3-0 in the Interstate Conference after routing Yough, 45-7. Elizabeth Forward’s football team has spent the last two weeks trying to put the Interstate Conference on notice after ...
Doppelheuer, Wade lead BVA to Big 6 win
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
October 12, 2024
The Leopards held a huge yardage advantage in the 47-10 victory over Laurel Highlands. A week after hitting big play after big play, the Belle Vernon Area football team showed it can be methodical if ...
Sports
October 12, 2024
Today in sports Oct. 12 1920 — In the final race of his career, 3-year-old Man O War defeats 1919 Triple Crown winner Sir Barton in a match race, the Kenilworth Park Gold Cup. Sent off at odds of 1-20...
One team gets its first loss
High school, Sports
GAME OF THE WEEK - CLAIRTON AT LEECHBURG
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
October 11, 2024
Only one team, Clairton or Leechburg, will be undefeated after their Eastern battle tonight. Two of the top teams in Class 1A are set to collide this week when undefeated Clairton takes on undefeated ...
Warrior teams and BVA boys compete in title matches
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
October 11, 2024
The Leopards and EF boys finished 6th overall in 3A and 2A. The Warrior girls were 6th in 3A girls. Three local WPIAL golf teams concluded their district seasons at Cedarbrook Golf Course Thursday mor...
Don’t be fooled by records; Clairton cools off Devils
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
It’s interesting to me that the Clairton Bears have still yet to be scored upon this season. It’s not because I don’t think they’re a great defense, they surely are. But they haven’t played cupcakes. ...
Jaguars outlast Ringgold in four-set victory
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
October 11, 2024
Eventually one of these nights, the Thomas Jefferson volleyball team will lose a section game. Just not Thursday night. The Jaguars extended their impressive section unbeaten streak to 57 games and cl...
Steelers, Raiders meet at pivotal point for both teams
NFL, Sports
October 11, 2024
LAS VEGAS (AP) — The Raiders host the Steelers on Sunday at a pivotal moment for both clubs. Las Vegas has a 2-3 record, a new starting quarterback in Aidan O’Connell, a star wide receiver in Davante ...
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
October 11, 2024
By the Mon Valley Independent Charleroi clinched yet another section title for the boys soccer program with an overwhelming win at Derry Thursday afternoon. Dylan Klinger scored five goals and finishe...
NHL, Sports
October 11, 2024
DETROIT (AP) — Anthony Beauvillier scored twice, Joel Blomqvist made 29 saves in his NHL debut and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Detroit Red Wings 6-3 on Thursday night. Sidney Crosby and Evgeni Ma...
Fry’s homer, squeeze bunt lead Guardians over Tigers in Game 4
MLB, Sports
October 11, 2024
DETROIT (AP) — Pinch-hitter David Fry had a goahead, two-run homer in the seventh inning, then bunted home an insurance run in the ninth to help the Cleveland Guardians force a decisive Game 5 against...
Bad reviews for Pens’ new-look power play
NHL, Sports
By By JUSTIN GUERRIERO Trib Total Media 
October 11, 2024
The Pittsburgh Penguins were thumped in their season opener Wednesday at PPG Paints Arena, falling 6-0 to the New York Rangers in a game largely devoid of any offensive success. The loss offered an in...
Speedy Cal backs will challenge Pitt linebackers
NCAA, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
October 11, 2024
Like his head coach two decades before him, Pitt linebackers coach Ryan Manalac played middle linebacker to some distinction. A walk-on when he first enrolled at the University of Cincinnati, he ended...
NCAA, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
October 11, 2024
While climbing the status ladder among the best quarterbacks in college football, Pitt redshirt freshman Eli Holstein has learned to be an equal opportunity dispenser. Six pass catchers have at least ...
VARSITY PLAYBOOK
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
MVI SPORTS PHOTO OF THE WEEK
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
L. Highlands (4-2, 1-1) at Belle Vernon (2-3, 1-1) 7 p.m. Last week: The Mustangs beat Ringgold, 21-6; The Leopards rolled over Char. Valley, 68-21. LH: Parker Hoff and Antwan Black are a two-headed m...
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
McKeesport (3-4, 2-0) at Mars (3-4, 2-0) 7 p.m. Last week: McKeesport beat West Mifflin, 40-20; Mars crushed Knoch, 42-7. ‘Port: Anthony Cromerdie has emerged as quite the weapon for the Tigers. He is...
High school, Sports
October 11, 2024
Yough (2-5, 0-2) at Eliz. Forward (4-3, 2-0) 7 p.m. Last week: The Cougars lost at Southmoreland, 53-34; The Warriors hammered Derry, 56-14. Yough: The biggest weapon continues to be Raidon Kuroda. He...