Russell lived life ‘as fast as possible’
By JEFF OLIVER MVI Sports The 1977-78 Belle Vernon Area basketball team was truly special. In fact, in school lore, it is iconic. After all, that team won the only WPIAL basketball crown in the […]
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Woods, Cougars shut out Bearcats
By LIAM BELAN [email protected] When Charleroi’s Kaden Woods lost his chance at a no-hitter in the seventh inning of Tuesday’s 3-0 win over Bentworth, he quickly collected himself and worked through the final two batters […]
Frazier finally takes the field
By JEREMY SELLEW [email protected] After battling through weather and injuries, the Frazier softball team made its way to the field for its season opener Monday with some questions as to who will be big contributors […]
Bearcats’ freshman Gonglik dominates Cougars
By Liam Belan [email protected] The race for the crown in Section 3-2A will undoubtedly be a close one, but Bentworth and freshman pitcher Sydney Gonglik made a statement to the rest of the conference with […]
Warriors thump injury-riddled Leopards
By JEREMY SELLEW [email protected] Julia Johnson homered, doubled and had five RBIs as the Elizabeth Forward softball team rolled over visiting Belle Vernon, 10-0, in five innings Monday in a Section 2-4A matchup. The game […]
Black, Zubovic excited about Mercyhurst’s move to Division I
By LIAM BELAN MVI Sports With Mercyhurst University’s athletics moving up to Division I, two local recruits are excited about the challenges and opportunities that a new conference will offer. Zach Black, a shortstop for […]
First rain, now an eclipse affecting teams
By JEREMY SELLEW & CHRIS HARLAN [email protected], Trib Total Media Athletic directors are not surprised when rain or snow wreaks havoc on spring sports schedules. But there’s another act of nature — one far more […]
BVA’s Ross likely out for season
By BILL BECKNER JR. & JEREMY SELLEW Trib Total Media [email protected] Belle Vernon standout softball pitcher Talia Ross sustained a freak injury during practice on Wednesday and could miss the rest of the season. Ross, […]
Greer resigns as Cougars basketball coach
By Liam Belan [email protected] After leading Charleroi’s boys basketball program to an 8-14 in his only year at the helm, head coach Joe Greer informed the team of his resignation. Greer led a spirited effort […]
Titans use walk-off hit to beat EF
By LIAM BELAN [email protected] After a six-day layoff for Elizabeth Forward, the Warriors took West Mifflin to extra innings but ultimately dropped a tough 3-2 decision to open section play Wednesday. After each squad scored […]