BVA girls hold off Laurel Highlands

By JOSE NEGRON
jnegron@yourmvi.com
From the time the ball was tipped off to the time the final horn went off, Belle Vernon Area girls basketball coach Ronnie Drennen noticed a nonexistent energy from his team Wednesday night.
It played a factor, too, as BVA saw a 12-point halftime lead lessen to a five-point advantage midway through the fourth quarter.
However, much to their credit, the Leopards showed little trepidation and held on for a 65-52 nonsection victory over Laurel Highlands at Belle Vernon Area High School.
“I thought we lacked a little bit of energy from the start and that followed us through the entire game,” Drennen said.

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