Eagles beat Warriors in first-place showdown
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
September 27, 2024
Caden Loveland scored the second and game-winning goal for South Park in a 2-1 win over Elizabeth Forward. Before Thursday, the last Section 3-2A match that Elizabeth Forward’s boys soccer team didn’t...
Upper classes hit start of conference play tonight
High school, Sports
September 27, 2024
There are plenty of games worth checking out this week, one of which is our Game of the Week, Greensburg Salem visiting Elizabeth Forward. While each team returns a bulk of the players from last year’...
Bentworth offense explodes in final 60 minutes
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
September 27, 2024
The Bentworth boys remained unbeaten after trailing early at Greensburg Central Catholic. Near the midway point of the first half, the Bearcats trailed 1-0 before exploding for seven unanswered goals ...
Pirates drop final game at PNC Park
MLB, Sports
September 27, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Aaron Civale pitched six scoreless innings in his last start before the postseason and Joey Ortiz was a home run short of the cycle as the Milwaukee Brewers defeated the Pittsburgh P...
Colts to lean on defense, ground game to derail Steelers
NFL, Sports
September 27, 2024
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — The Indianapolis Colts identified this week’s challenge long before watching any tape. They, like any Pittsburgh Steelers opponent, must figure out how to prevent linebacker T.J. W...
Leal will get chance with Highsmith injury
NFL, Sports
By By JOE RUTTER Trib Total Media 
September 27, 2024
Two years ago, then-rookie defensive end DeMarvin Leal was thrust into an unintended position switch when T.J. Watt was injured in the Pittsburgh Steelers’ season opener and missed the next seven game...
Skenes reflects on restrictions of rookie season
MLB, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
September 27, 2024
As Paul Skenes reflected on a rookie season that’s been historically dominant, the Pittsburgh Pirates right-handed pitcher knows one thing he would change if he could. “Yeah, I wish it weren’t ending ...
Warriors set for Interstate opener
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
September 27, 2024
GAME OF THE WEEK - G’BURG SALEM AT ELIZABETH FORWARD Elizabeth Forward has had its ups and downs this season thanks to a challenging non-conference schedule, but things won’t get any easier in this we...
High school, Sports
Allegheny
September 27, 2024
Belle Vernon (1-2, 0-0) at T. Jefferson (4-0, 0-0) 7 p.m. Last week: The Leopards fell to South Fayette, 27-14; The Jaguars crushed West Mifflin, 35-7. Belle Vernon: The Leopards are still beat up, bu...
Sports
September 27, 2024
AUSTRALIAN RULES FOOTBALL (MEN) 12:20 a.m. (Saturday) - FS1 — AFL Playoffs: Sydney vs. Brisbane, Grand Final, East Melbourne, Australia AUTO RACING 3:30 p.m. - FS2 — NASCAR CRAFTSMAN Truck Series: Qua...
Sports
September 27, 2024
BVA MS boys trip up Burrell in finale The Belle Vernon Area Middle School boys soccer team shut out Burrell, 1-0, to finish 8-1-2 overall this season. Carter Schultz scored the lone goal for the Leopa...
‘Booch’ beats Cougars in final seconds
High school, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
September 26, 2024
Ringgold’s Emily Bucchianeri scored the game-winning goal with 16 seconds left in a 4-3 win at Charleroi. What more can you ask for in a rivalry game? Gritty defensive plays, timely saves and a wild f...
Nick Herbig still proving himself in the NFL
NFL, Sports
September 26, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Nick Herbig grew up as the youngest of three brothers on the island of Kauai. That meant he needed to prove himself if he wanted to hang with the big kids. Over and over and over. “I...
EF’s Messina, BVA’s Dusi earn honors
High school, Sports
WEEKLY HONORS
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
September 26, 2024
Ryan Messina had one heck of a night for Elizabeth Forward’s football team Friday night, accounting for no less than six touchdowns. Belle Vernon Area’s Gabrielle Dusi didn’t have a good night. She ju...
The Legend of the DeBerardinis Bros.
High school, Sports
SPORTS STEW
By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports 
September 26, 2024
Major League Baseball has had its share of prolific brother acts such as the three DiMaggios, the three Alous, and even one family which produced five big leaguers – and one a Hall of Famer – in the D...
High school, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
September 26, 2024
For the second time in 11 days, the Charleroi boys soccer team shut out Waynesburg Central, 5-0, in a Section 4-2A game. Dylan Klinger finished with a hat trick and Landon Barcus had the other two goa...
Triolo credits Tellez for getting him through struggles
MLB, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
September 26, 2024
Jared Triolo was missing his locker mate in the Pittsburgh Pirates clubhouse, but was quick to credit Rowdy Tellez for leaving a lasting impression on how to handle offensive struggles. By going 3 for...
Reynolds named team MVP, Skenes honored by BBWAA
MLB, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
September 26, 2024
Bryan Reynolds joined three Pittsburgh Pirates greats when he was voted winner of the Roberto Clemente Award as team MVP for the third time by members of the Pittsburgh chapter of the Baseball Writers...
Piguero’s double leads Bucs
MLB, Sports
September 26, 2024
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Liover Peguero slashed a two-run double, Luis Ortiz pitched seven strong innings and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Milwaukee Brewers 2-1 on Wednesday night. Ortiz (7-6) allowed one...
No trips to West Coast for Pitt in ACC play
NCAA, Sports
By By JERRY DIPAOLA Trib Total Media 
September 26, 2024
After a difficult stretch on the road early in the season, Pitt men’s basketball will start the new calendar year with three games against ACC opponents at Petersen Events Center during the first 11 d...