Dumbroski hits 1,000 as Eagles roll over Falcons
High school, Local Sports, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 30, 2024
The Serra Catholic senior hit a buzzer beater at the end of the first half to hit the milestone. Serra Catholic head coach AJ Corso was looking for a “team game” from his Eagles in their season opener...
MVI Shootout Classic: Gladiators storm by Warriors
High school, Local Sports, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 30, 2024
South Allegheny pounced on EF early as Drew Cook finished with a game-high 19 points. Last year in South Allegheny’s holiday tournament, the Gladiators suffered a heartbreaking 63-61 loss to rival Eli...
MVI Shootout Classic: Dungee, Lowe lead Rams over Cougars to open season
High school, Local Sports, Sports
By ADAM BREWER MVI SPORTS 
November 30, 2024
Szyair Dungee and Demetri Lowe each scored 13 points to lead Ringgold. It was a typical season- opener for the Ringgold and Charleroi boys basketball squads — not pretty with some sloppy play — Friday...
High school, Local Sports, Sports
HIGH SCHOOL ROUNDUP
By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 30, 2024
The Thomas Jefferson girls basketball team has a new Big 3, and they each hit double figures in a season-opening win at the Montour tip-off tournament Friday. Kaylee DeAngelo led the way with a team-h...
Local Sports, Sports
November 30, 2024
2014 • Sunday – no paper 2004 • Charleroi’s Jeff Dumm came out of his last collegiate game a winner. Dumm, who set five career passing records at Waynesburg College, completed 17 of 24 passes for 167 ...
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November 30, 2024
BOSTON (AP) — Philip Tomasino scored the tiebreaking goal in the third period, Tristan Jarry made 31 saves and the Pittsburgh Penguins beat the Boston Bruins 2-1 on Friday night. Tomasino’s first goal...
Jaguars set to face ‘unorthodox’ Pioneers
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 29, 2024
Lampeter-Strasburg and Thomas Jefferson met in the state semifinals back in 2019, a 44-2 win for TJ. Thomas Jefferson tends to have a longer football season than most, so while most schools are prepar...
Talented group returns for Bearcats wrestling
High school, Sports
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
November 29, 2024
A year ago, Bentworth’s wrestling team went 6-3 and sent its two best wrestlers, Chris Vargo and Vitaly Daniels, on to Edinboro where each are continuing their careers. With two gaping holes to fill, ...
Serra Catholic turns to Robinson
High school, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN Trib Total Media 
November 29, 2024
Former Serra Catholic assistant coach Akeeme Robinson was hired as head coach, the school announced Wednesday. Robinson replaces Jose Regus, who resigned after eight seasons and won a WPIAL title in 2...
MVC’s Tabish had a shooter’s touch
Sports
SPORTS STEW
By By WAYNE STEWART For MVI Sports 
November 29, 2024
Stephen Curry has a lifetime free-throw percentage of 91%. A few other of the NBA’s top shooters include Steve Nash (90.4%) and Mark Price, a fraction of a point behind Nash. Then there’s Mon Valley C...
NFL, Sports
November 29, 2024
Steelers - Bengals Preview Capsule Pittsburgh (8-3) at Cincinnati (4-7) Sunday, 1 p.m. EST, CBS BetMGM NFL Odds: Bengals by 2 1/2. Against the spread: Steelers 8-3, Bengals 6-5. Series record: Steeler...
Steelers QB Wilson defends Pickens
NFL, Sports
By By KEVIN GORMAN Trib Total Media 
November 29, 2024
The quarterback says they’re “not far off” in the red zone. Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Russell Wilson echoed his head coach’s concerns on the Hail Mary pass intended for George Pickens on the fin...
NBC honors John Madden by taking the original Madden Cruiser on one last trip
NFL, Sports
By By JOE REEDY AP Sports Writer 
November 29, 2024
John Madden’s love of football and family came through the most on Thanksgiving. On Thursday, NBC honored Madden’s legacy when it opened its broadcast before the nightcap between the Miami Dolphins an...
CFP explains why Penn State remains ahead of Irish
NCAA, Sports
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
NCAA, Sports
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...
NFL, Sports
MARK MADDEN
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
NBA, Sports
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
Other Sports, Sports
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!
High school, Sports
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
High school, Sports
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...