Whitlock sets record in BVA’s blowout

By JEREMY SELLEW

jsellew@yourmvi.com

There’s no doubting Belle Vernon Area’s Devin Whitlock’s athletic talent. Now the junior will hold a place in Leopards history.

Whitlock scored four first-half touchdowns and found himself in the record books, returning an interception 105 yards on the final play of the half as Belle Vernon Area trounced rival Ringgold, 56-0, on “The Beach” at James Weir Stadium.

Whitlock broke a mark set in 1978 by Dave Bashada, who had a 102-yard return in a playoff game. 

Whitlock scored on runs of 82, 1 and 31 on his only three carries of the game for 114 yards.

“Devin just continues to perform and make things happen when he’s in the game,” BVA head coach Matt Humbert said. “And that interception return, I’m really glad he got to break that record. 

“I am going to take credit for that one, though. I did sub him in the game there,” he said with a laugh.

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