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Quertinmont part of WVU Hall of Fame Class of 2023

The late Fayette County Sports Hall of Famer Jules “Buddy” Quertinmont received a long overdue honor this weekend as he was inducted into the West Virginia University Sports Hall of Fame on Saturday.“He would definitely have his chest pumped out thatĢƵ for sure,” QuertinmontĢƵ son ...

Metikosh earned way into BV Football Hall of Fame

Mike Metikosh fashioned an outstanding athletic career during his days at Belle Vernon Area High School in the late 1980s and early 1990s.Metikosh started on his athletic journey at an early age.“I got started young, just playing in the backyard with friends,” Metikosh recalled, “up in ...

Assessing college sports’ changing landscape

With a whirlwind encompassing college sports the last month, it is a safe bet that many fans are thankful that the football season is finally upon us.Between schools moving to new conferences, Name, Image, & Likeness (NIL) deals, and other drama going on in the college sports world, ...

Football Royalty 2023: Coaches speak out on controversial topics

An annual get-together of some of the greatest coaches in WPIAL football history has once again become sort of the unofficial kickoff to the high school football season in Western Pennsylvania.The event is organized each year by my good friend Bill Priatko. It is a chance to gather and break ...

Dongilli to join dad in BVA Football Hall of Fame

Jeremy Dongilli will be part of this yearĢƵ Belle Vernon Area Football Hall of Fame class to be inducted at halftime during the Leopards versus McKeesport game on Friday, Sept. 8 with a 7 p.m. kickoff.Dongilli follows in the footsteps of his dad Gary Dongilli who was an outstanding player and ...