Leps keep pace with Warriors in standings

Belle Vernon controlled the game from the opening tip Friday night, rolling to a 73-33 victory over Greensburg Salem in Section 3-4A boys basketball action The Leopards (9-6, 5-1) jumped out to a 24-14 lead after one quarter and steadily widened the margin in each period, holding Greensburg Salem to single-digit scoring in three of the four quarters. Belle Vernon led 40-22 at halftime and continued to pull away with an 18-5 third quarter that effectively put the game out of reach.