Belle Vernon boys conquer Yough
High school, Sports
October 1, 2024
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Belle Vernon boys conquer Yough

By JEREMY SELLEW 

Belle Vernon increased its winning streak to three games and senior Trevor Kovatch inched closer to history in a 5-1 Leopards win over visiting Yough Monday.

Brandon Yeschenko scored a pair of first-half goals and added another in the second half for a hat trick to lead the BVA offense.

Chris Showman and Kovatch each added goals for the Leopards (6-5).

With his goal, Kovatch sits at 99 career goals, tying the school record for career goals. He has at least five more games for his chance to break it.

The Leopards got assists from Deydon Soto, Jackson Pressel and Dom Pireaux in the win.

BVA is on the road at Latrobe tonight.

Girls Elizabeth Forward 0, Kiski Area 0 (2OT) The Warriors and Cavaliers played to a scoreless draw in Section 4-3A action Monday.

Adysson Davis made eight saves for Elizabeth Forward (3-6-1, 3-5-1). Bria Bires had five saves for Kiski (5-6-1, 5-3-1).

The Warriors are home with Indiana in a pivotal matchup Wednesday.

McKeesport 1, Brashear 0 The Tigers picked up a forfeit win over the Bulls Monday in non-section play.

McKeesport will travel to Carrick Wednesday.

Volleyball Serra Catholic 3, Brentwood 0

The Spartans remained winless (0-9, 0-5) as the Eagles came to town and picked up a sweep.

Game scores were 25-9, 25-12 and 2522.

No other information was reported. Serra Catholic (7-4, 3-2) travels to Trinity Christian today for a 4 p.m. matinee.

Charleroi 3, Carmichaels 1 Charleroi won Monday night as sets finished 25-21, 25-23, 16-25, 25-7 in their favor. No other match information was reported.

The Cougars (8-5) will look for another win tonight against McGuffey.

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