CELEBRATING PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL
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April 2, 2026

CELEBRATING PLAYING AT THE NEXT LEVEL

Belle Vernon’s Deaubre Lightfoot (seated, third from left) will continue his football career at Edinboro University. Joining him for his NLI signing were sister Deaulla Lightfoot, mother Chelsea Heath and father Deaubre Lightfoot. In the back, from left, are BVA head coach Scott Bryer, uncles Joe Heath, Justice Rawlins, Chavas Rawlins and athletic director Matt Humbert. Belle Vernon Athletics

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