’Dores pound Clarion to set up showdown
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 11, 2024
Frazier moves on to state semifinals for the first time in program history, will face rival Greensburg CC. After a performance that coach Mandy Hartman said was “probably the worst of the season” in t...
Vulcans clinch PSAC West title outright
NCAA, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 11, 2024
California (Pa.) will host PSAC East champion Kutztown Saturday at noon in PSAC Championship. The California (Pa.) football team clinched the PSAC West Division title outright Saturday and will now tu...
In Russ we trust …
NFL, Sports
SPORTLIGHT
By By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports 
November 11, 2024
If there ever was a doubt about who the Steelers’ starting quarterback is, it should be dashed now. In Russ we trust. Russell Wilson didn’t have his best statistical game Sunday against the Commanders...
Bearcats returning to state semifinals
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 11, 2024
Ryan Moessner’s 1st half goal was enough to lead Bentworth past D-10 champion Mercyhurst Prep. The Bentworth Bearcats traveled a long way to face Mercyhurst Prep in their PIAA quarterfinal game Saturd...
Wilson’s TD pass to Williams lifts Steelers over Commanders, 28-27
NFL, Sports
November 11, 2024
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Anyone who questioned Pittsburgh Steelers coach Mike Tomlin’s switch to Russell Wilson from Justin Fields might be reconsidering the wisdom of the move right about now. Wilson is ...
Vulcans men, women roll to wins
NCAA, Sports
November 11, 2024
By the Mon Valley Independent For the first time since Jan. 2023, the California (Pa.) women’s basketball team has put up back-to-back 80-point games. The Vulcans cruised past Wheeling in the second d...
Sports
November 11, 2024
2:30 p.m. - GOLF — The Southwest Airlines Showcase: First Round, Cedar Crest Golf Club, Dallas 8 p.m. - NBATV — L.A. Clippers at Oklahoma City 7 p.m. - SPORTSNETPIT – Dallas at Pittsburgh 8 p.m. - NHL...
Sports
November 11, 2024
2012 • Cal U will play its final game of the 2012 season against Millersville at Adamson Stadium. The Vulcans (7-3) go into the game after losing their last two games. • The Monessen Greyhounds were i...
What we learned from Friday night’s action
High school, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN Trib Total Media 
November 11, 2024
It took a big win by another elite program to snap Aliquippa’s amazing WPIAL championship streak. Aliquippa had reached the WPIAL finals 16 years in a row, but that incredible run ended Friday night w...
Warren’s 2 TDs lead Penn State to comfortable win
NCAA, Sports
SATURDAY’S LATE GAME
November 11, 2024
STATE COLLEGE, Pa. (AP) — Tyler Warren can feel his opponents watching him every time he walks on the football field. They know Penn State’s do-it-all tight end is going to get the football, they just...
Utah AD blasts Big 12 officiating crew after BYU rally
NCAA, Sports
November 11, 2024
SALT LAKE CITY (AP) — Utah athletic director Mark Harlan blasted the Big 12 officiating crew following BYU’s 22-21 win over the Utes on Saturday night for controversial calls on the Cougars’ winning d...
Rose gets 14-hour visitation at Reds’ ballpark
MLB, Sports
November 11, 2024
CINCINNATI (AP) — Thousands of fans streamed into Great American Ball Park despite steady rain on Sunday to pay respects to Pete Rose, baseball’s career hits leader, who died Sept. 30 at the age of 83...
Florida teams go 0-9 for a really bad Saturday
NCAA, Sports
November 11, 2024
CORAL GABLES, Fla. (AP) — Worst day ever? Worst week ever? There was no joy, at least of the major- college football variety, in Florida this weekend. There were eight games involving the state’s FBS ...
Cosmi gives Commanders speech following loss to Steelers
NFL, Sports
November 11, 2024
LANDOVER, Md. (AP) — Before Jayden Daniels was providing big plays and hope for the Washington Commanders, before coach Dan Quinn and general manager Adam Peters were making all the right calls, offen...
Chiefs block game-winning FG to remain unbeaten
NFL, Sports
NFL CAPSULES
November 11, 2024
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — The Chiefs blocked Broncos kicker Wil Lutz’s 35-yard field goal attempt as time expired on Sunday, and Kansas City escaped with a 16-14 victory over the Broncos to extend its w...
EF advances on Holdren’s game-winning kick
High school, Sports
By JEREMY SELLEW 
November 9, 2024
The sophomore capped off a wild game by drilling a 25-yard field goal as time expired. After a shootout in the first half between No. 3 Elizabeth Forward and No. 11 North Catholic, why not have the ga...
Tigers race past Mars to reach WPIAL finals
High school, Sports
By By LIAM BELAN lbelan@yourmvi.com 
November 9, 2024
Kemon Spell rushed for 280 yards and three TDs to cap a remarkable turnaround after a 1-4 start. Halfway through the football season, McKeesport sat at 1-4 after two brutal overtime losses, including ...
TJ ends Quips’ 16-year WPIAL finals streak
High school, Sports
By By CHRIS HARLAN Trib Total Media 
November 9, 2024
The Jaguars jumped to a 28-0 lead in taking down Aliquippa. The streak is over. Sixteen years in a row, Aliquippa had remarkably reached the WPIAL finals, often by exploiting any mistake an opponent m...
Bears dominant in 54-0 win over Cal
High school, Sports
By ANDREW WHITE, MVI Sports 
November 9, 2024
The Trojans couldn’t generate any offense or slow down Clairton’s relentless attack. Clairton showcased its dominance Friday, shutting out California to easily roll into the WPIAL semifinals. Clairton...
Vulcans outlast hosts in double OT
NCAA, Sports
CHARLESTON (W.VA.) TIP-OFF CHALLENGE
November 9, 2024
By the MVI The No. 6 California (Pa.) men’s basketball team picked up a win in dramatic fashion to open the season Friday at Charleston (W.Va.) Tip-Off Challenge. Cam Polak returned to the lineup for ...