Leopards aim for state title after moving to 3A
August 25, 2022

Leopards aim for state title after moving to 3A

By Jeremy Sellew

By JEREMY SELLEW
jsellew@yourmvi.com
After a disappointing finish as WPIAL Class 4A runner-up last season, the Belle Vernon Area football team is looking to make the next step and hoist a gold trophy on the turf of Acrisure Stadium.
But one of the team’s stars has loftier goals.
After dropping down to Class 3A, the Leopards have been handed lofty rankings and are expected to contend for a state championship.

Catch Your Valley Kickoff 2022 in Thursday’s edition of the Mon Valley Independent.

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