BVA uses 16 hits to topple Colonials

By the Mon Valley Independent

Belle Vernon Area scored early and often in a convincing 17-7 nonsection victory over Class 5A Albert Gallatin Saturday afternoon at the John DiVirgilio Sports Complex in Rostraver Township. 

The Leopards (11-7), who are seeded No. 11 in the upcoming WPIAL Class 4A playoffs, used 16 hits to roll past the Colonials (8-11) in preparation for their first round matchup against No. 6 Beaver at Fox Chapel on Wednesday. 

Josh Hoffman, a Youngstown State recruit, led the way offensively for BVA, finishing with a 5 for 5 afternoon. Hoffman collected a pair of doubles and drove in a game-high four runs. 

Andrew Sokol added a three-hit effort while driving in two runs. Garrett Greco and Nicholas Stanger each had two hits. Max Gauden and Ryan McGrew doubled and drove in two runs.

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