Cougars top Leopards to take bragging rights
October 19, 2022

Cougars top Leopards to take bragging rights

By Mon Valley Independent

By LIAM BELAN

lbelan@yourmvi.com

In a local rivalry match without playoff ramifications, it was Charleroi that defeated Belle Vernon, 2-1, Tuesday at Myron Pottios Stadium. Despite the match being a tuneup before the playoff bracket is released this afternoon, the Cougars (14-2) were satisfied with their performance and ecstatic with the result.

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