4 TD passes for Hartman in win over Plum

By the Mon Valley Independent

Jared Hartman inched closer to the school record for career touchdown with four scores through the air in Belle Vernon Area’s 58-17 nonconference victory over Plum Friday night. 

Hartman completed 25 of 27 passes for 277 yards with touchdown passes of 5 and 9 yards to Hunter Ruokonen, 12 yards to Nolan Labuda and 14 yards to Andrew Pacak. Hartman also added a 1-yard touchdown run for the Leopards (7-1). 

Larry Callaway made a significant impact in BVA’s backfield, rushing 14 times for 82 yards and touchdown runs of 7 yards and 1 yard. 

The Leopards’ defense added points on a second-quarter safety and Devin Whitlock had a special teams touchdown on a 58-yard kickoff return. 

Plum (3-6) picked up both of its touchdowns on passes from Ryan Hubner. He connected with Max Matolcsy and Logan Brooks for the scores. Tyler Kolankowski added a 51-yard field goal. 

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