Big plays spark Hounds past Bentworth

Monessen freshman tailback Tyvaughn Kershaw (1) drags a tackler for more yardage as the Bearcats’ Owen Ivcic (35) approaches.

By ADAM BREWER

MVI Sports

Monessen used three long scoring plays in the first half to set the tone and followed with a 22-point outburst in the third quarter to take control of its Tri-County South opener against Bentworth Friday in a 42-9 triumph at Ellsworth Field.

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