Snaps go awry as BVA falls to TJ
September 8, 2018

Snaps go awry as BVA falls to TJ

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

In a battle of two of the top teams in Class 4A, Belle Vernon Area head coach Matt Humbert was determined to treat the Leopards’ matchup with visiting Thomas Jefferson just like any other game.

In any football game, turnovers will kill you. Failing to capitalize on your chances can lead to your undoing. It happened to BVA Friday night in a 36-14 Big 8 Conference loss to the Jaguars.

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