June 1, 2023

No. 4 Belle Vernon stuns No. 2 Montour to win fifth WPIAL title

By Jeremy Sellew

By JEREMY SELLEW
jsellew@yourmvi.com

For the fifth time in program history, Belle Vernon Area and head coach Tom Rodriguez hoisted the WPIAL championship trophy Wednesday. After a marathon game, clocking in at three hours and 14 minutes, the No. 4 Leopards pulled out a thrilling 8-7 victory over No. 2 Montour to capture the 4A crown with a spectacular play at the plate for the final out in the eighth inning.

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