Blackhawk gets upset win, ends Leps’ season

By Mon Valley Independent

By LIAM BELAN

lbelan@yourmvi.com

In what was a tumultuous season for the Belle Vernon softball team, it still managed to put together a 13-6 record and grab a No. 6 seed in the WPIAL Class 4A playoffs against No. 11 Blackhawk.

The Leopards (13-7) saw their year come to an end Monday at Peterswood Park in a 7-5 setback against the Cougars (10-7).

The matchup featured two programs in different positions. Belle Vernon was the defending district champion but dealt with injuries to college softball playe...

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