October 6, 2018

BVA crushes Trinity, looks to W. Mifflin

By Mon Valley Independent

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

With a big game looming Friday at West Mifflin, Belle Vernon Area made sure there would be no letdown in its Class 4A Big 8 Conference matchup with Trinity at James Weir Stadium.

The Leopards’ defense roared and the offense continued to pile up points as BVA rolled to a 54-0 win behind three rushing touchdowns each from quarterback Jared Hartman and Larry Callaway.

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