Short roster costs Leopards against AG
December 13, 2018

Short roster costs Leopards against AG

By Mon Valley Independent

DAN PALM

For the Mon Valley Independent

Belle Vernon Area wrestling coach Mike Doppelheuer knew his team would need to be perfect to have a chance to beat Albert Gallatin in last night’s Class 3A Section 2A opener.

That didn’t happen as the Colonials won 45-30 on the heels of six Leopard forfeits.

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