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Last Updated on Friday, 01 September 2023 16:46

The class of 2023 represents the 23rd year of the Belle Vernon Area (BVA) Football Hall of Fame. Committee spokesperson Steve Russell announced the induction of five new members: three All Conference players from the past, a longtime defensive BVA coach, and a former BVA Football Hall of Fame committee member. Two of the players went on to Ivy League schools to continue their football exploits.

The induction ceremony will be held at half-time during the BVA Leopards versus the McKeesport Tigers contest on Friday, September 8 with a 7:00PM kickoff.

The BVA Football Hall of Fame credo is to preserve and honor the student athletes, teams, coaches, and contributors who have helped bring recognition and excellence to BVA’s storied football program. As an added feature since 2018, BVA football record holders in major categories have been compiled and updated yearly in a BVA Football Hall of Fame program book.

This year’s class of honorees include:

Last Updated on Friday, 01 September 2023 16:36

Earning 1 point for bogie, 2 points for par, 3 points for birdie and 4 points for eagle, winners with a team score of 131 are (L to R) Pat Bruni, Sandy Payne, Kim Kartsonas, and Susie Perrin.

Each winning two skill prizes are members Vickie McDevitt and Joanne Nemmer. (Pictured eft to right)

AGuests who each won skill prices were (L to R) Georganne Siesky, Bernice Francia, Susie Perrin and Pat Bruni.

18 Hole Invitational

The 18 Hole Youghiogheny Country Club Women's Golf Association recently hosted their invitational. Chairlady Lynn McHolme chose the theme "Bloom where you are planted.”

Last Updated on Saturday, 29 July 2023 23:57

Ladies in Red Charity Event

The 2023 Ladies in Red charity golf event at Youghiogheny CC was a huge success raising $2,137.50 for Easterseals of Western & Central Pennsylvania! Special thanks also to benefactor Bob DeTorre, YCC owner Mr. John Goodrum, golf professional Tom Beeler, Events Coordinator Melissa Bingey, all the YCC staff, and Lynn McHolme who made it all possible. The annual event honors JoAnne DeTorre and other deceased YCC lady golfers. Pictured above wearing red, JoAnne's favorite color, are YCC golfers, friends and family of Joanne DeTorre.

Last Updated on Saturday, 29 July 2023 23:47

Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 June 2023 01:29

On Friday, June 16, 2023, the Mid Mon Valley All Sports Hall of Fame honored area senior scholar athletes during its 28th annual induction banquet at St Spyridon Hellenic Center in Monessen PA at 5:30 p.m. Honoring the Mon Valley’s best and brightest in sports and in the classroom has been an integral part of the Sports Hall of Fame since 1995.