Local girls’ teams get their Shootout
By the Mon Valley Independent On the heels of the success of the first annual MVI Shootout Classic that kicked off basketball season last fall, the Mon Valley Independent is proud to announce that a […]
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Mon Valley Pipeline: TJ graduates helping guide Presidents in PAC
By JOSE NEGRON [email protected] A pair of Thomas Jefferson graduates made their presence felt in Washington & Jefferson’s 31-14 victory over Grove City in Presidents’ Athletic Conference play Saturday. To read the rest of the […]
Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt makes surprise visit to McKeesport
By JOSE NEGRON [email protected] It wasn’t your ordinary football practice at McKeesport High School Tuesday afternoon. While the Tigers conducted their usual business in preparation for Friday’s WPIAL Class 4A quarterfinal matchup against Armstrong, a […]
’Dores’ season ends with loss to Homer-Center
By JOSE NEGRON [email protected] Frazier’s unbeaten season came to a sudden end Tuesday night. The District 6 runners-up from Homer-Center minimized its mistakes and relied on a plethora of talented hitters to hand the WPIAL […]
Charleroi blanks Karns City, 3-0
By LIAM BELAN [email protected] Charleroi’s hopes of winning its district championship may have been dashed at Highmark Stadium, but the Cougars responded by dominating the District 9 champions from Karns City, 3-0, in the first […]
Eagles hit reset button for PIAA playoffs
By Jose Negron [email protected] After suffering its second setback of the season over the weekend, the Serra Catholic volleyball team is ready to start fresh. The Eagles (19-2) open up the PIAA Class 1A playoffs today […]
BVA’s Viva Kreis named finalist for national honor
By Jose Negron [email protected] A Belle Vernon Area senior is one of 12 regional finalists for a national award presented by the Heisman High School Scholarship program, which honors the nation’s most accomplished, community-minded high […]
WPIAL approves Serra transfers after eligibility hearing
By Chris Harlan Trib Total Media The WPIAL ruled Serra Catholic transfers Matt McNeal and David Jordan fully eligible after the sophomores attended an eligibility hearing Monday in Green Tree. Their transfers raised flags with the […]
Frazier claims WPIAL championship
By JEREMY SELLEW [email protected] Don’t be surprised if the Hartman family is doing some remodeling this winter. They’re going to need a bigger trophy room. The Frazier volleyball team had its back against the wall a […]
Hartmans’ leadership, winning legacy continues
By JEREMY SELLEW [email protected] If anyone generally speaks of Frazier High School sports, undoubtedly, Don Hartman’s name comes up. But ask him who the greatest of all time really is. “It’s her,” he says, pointing to his […]