Belle Vernon
September 2023
Instant Classic: Thomas Jefferson wins thriller over Belle Vernon
September 23, 2023 | Andrew Schaffer
Every year Thomas Jefferson and Belle Vernon play it is always a huge matchup and it always seems to live up the hype and this year was no exception with a thrilling 24-19 comeback win for Thomas Jefferson. “It’s great to be able to compete like that” said Coach Cherpak. Belle Vernon got the ball […]
Battle at The Beach: BVA gets by McKeesport
September 9, 2023 | Justin Gilmore
Belle Vernon defeated Mckeesport Area on Friday night. Both teams found themselves in penalty troubles from start to finish. The game began with Mckeesport facing a 4th down and a punt that Belle Vernon turned into a touchdown pass from Braden Laux to Anthony Crews, taking an early 7-0 lead. Belle Vernon strikes first!!! A […]
2023 Conference Preview District 7, Class: 3A Section 3
August 25, 2023 | Ryan Thielet
For ALL District 7 team schedules click HERE
WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings
August 22, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
AJ & PFN WPIAL Elite Eight: Preseason Rankings 1A: 1. Bishop Canevin 2. Union 3. Clairton 4. Fort Cherry 5. OLSH 6. Greensburg Central Catholic 7. Monessen 8. South Side 2A: 1. Steel Valley 2. Beaver Falls 3. Serra Catholic 4 . Keystone Oaks 5. Washington 6. Neshannock 7. McGuffey 8. Imani […]
2023 WPIAL Media Day Photos: Class 3A
August 15, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Photos by @KAR120C6 Incase you missed it, here is our MEET & GREET Video for Class 3A:
2023 WPIAL Media Day: Meet Class 3A
August 9, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Here are some of our players and teams from the WPIAL Class of 3A!
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Belle Vernon Leopard’s WR/S Adam LaCarte
August 3, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Adam LaCarte Belle Vernon Leopards Class Of: 2024 Position(s): S/WR Jersey Number: 19 Ht: 6’0 – Wt: 195lbs Other Sports: Baseball Notable Awards or Recognitions: All Conference, State at Safety Twitter: @adam_lacarte __________________________ Words from the Coach: “Adam is the quarterback of the State Championship defense, he is a smart, physical, and savvy player who […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to Know Belle Vernon’s BIG MAN Dane Levi
July 26, 2023 | Daniel Reed
Dane Levi Belle Vernon Leopards Class Of: 2024 Position(s): OL/DL Jersey Number: 70 Ht: 6’3 – Wt: 280lbs Other Sports: Track and Field Notable Awards or Recognitions: First Team All Conference and 2nd Team All State Offensive Guard Offer Sheet: None at the moment Twitter: @DaneLevi1 _______________________ Words from the Coach: “Dane is the leader […]
McKeesport bests Belle Vernon to win the 2023 Gold Bowl: Photos and Highlight reel
July 17, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
This past Saturday Belle Vernon hosted its annual Gold Bowl where seven different WPIAL teams competed against each other in seven-on-seven competition. The day started off great for Belle Vernon team A as Quinton Martin participated in this year’s battle at the beach. Connellsville came out throwing 30+ yard passes and proved to be effective, […]
2023 PFN Player Profile: Getting to know Belle Vernon Area OLB/HB Jake Gedekoh
July 7, 2023 | contributor
Jake Gedekoh LB/HB Belle Vernon Class 2024 Jersey 10 Height 6’ Weight 200 Other sports baseball All-conference, 2nd team all-state, all-conference baseball, Twitter @jakegedekoh Coach Humbert says “True throwback player. Tough, versatile, smart. Big time player who always puts the team first. A college will be getting an absolute stud who will play very early […]
Quinton Martin commits to Penn State
April 7, 2023 | Ethan Spozarski
Friday April 7th, 2023 will be marked as a huge day for Penn State football as they got future class of 2024 graduate, and four-star recruit, Belle Vernon’s own Quinton Martin. Martin is ranked as the best high school football player in Pennsylvania and 30th in the entire country. Martin had 19 D1 College football […]
Five District VII Players Named to 2022 PA Writers Class 3A All-State Team
December 30, 2022 | Martin Rock
Five players from the WPIAL made the Pennsylvania Writers All-State Football team for Class 3A, including three from PIAA Champion Belle Vernon. The Belle Vernon players selected are running back Quinton Martin, defensive lineman Steve Macheska and defensive back Adam LaCarte.Martin, is ranked among the top 30 juniors in the country by scouting services, ran […]
PHOTOS: 2022 Class 3A Championship Game – Belle Vernon v. Neumann-Goretti
December 10, 2022 | Sykotyk
2022 Class 3A Championship Game December 10, 2022 — 1pm Belle Vernon v. Neumann-Goretti Photo Gallery: For more, and larger, photos, click HERE.
Belle Vernon Wins the 3A Title With Defense
December 10, 2022 | Billy Splain
Aiden Johnson trots away with the prize after a goal line stand Facing a third and one at the Belle Vernon 1, with 37 seconds remaining in the game and trailing 9-8, Neuman Goretti quarterback Mehki Wharton brought his team to the line. The snap went to Wharton and into the pile he went. Junior […]
The week that was, plus PIAA Championships Preview
December 9, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Ethan do a full breakdown of the Central-Belle Vernon game. The boys discuss every game from the PIAA semifinals, then discuss each PIAA Championship game and give their predictions! Our AMIGOS OF THE WEEK Nathan: Jeff Hoenstine, Central Ethan: Braden Laux, Belle Vernon Who’s On Amigo Watch Next Week?: Nathan: Jake Gedekoh, Belle […]
Belle Vernon to play in State Championship for the first time
December 9, 2022 | Nate Grella
Belle Vernon Leopards Head Coach Matt Humbert From the outside looking in, one would assume it’s been the Quinton Martin show for Leopards this season. Last week proved that is not necessarily the case. The Central Dragons shut down the Leopards star runner in the PIAA 3A semifinals, meaning the Leopards would have to rely […]
Central vs Belle Vernon, PIAA Semifinals Photo Gallery
December 6, 2022 | Leo Murray
Full Gallery link below https://leomurrayphotography.smugmug.com/Central-vs-Belle-Vernon/
Belle Vernon Grinds out 21-17 Win over Central to Clinch State Title Berth
December 3, 2022 | Nate Grella
It wasn’t pretty, but it got the job done. The Belle Vernon Leopards were able to piecemeal together a close 21-17 in a hard-fought game against Central Martinsburg. Braden Laux rushed for two touchdowns to pull ahead of Central Martinsburg in the second half. Jeff Hoenstine had two touchdowns for Central as well, one on […]
Belle Vernon and Central to Clash for Berth in State Championship
December 2, 2022 | Nate Grella
The Belle Vernon Leopards got the monkey off their back last Friday with a win over Avonworth 24-7. The win gave the Leopards their first WPIAL title since 1995 after 5 years of knocking on the door. Now the Leopards will face off against a team that has also been knocking on the door, but […]
WPIAL Finals: Belle Vernon v Avonworth, in pictures
December 1, 2022 | William Spicher
Link below for article Click Here For Article Deacon Blues Blog Football Extra
WPIAL Championship in Photos: Belle Vernon Leopards over Avonworth Antelopes, 24-7
November 27, 2022 | Sykotyk
WPIAL Class 3A Championship Belle Vernon Leopards 24, Avonworth Antelopes 7 For more, and larger, photos from this weekend, click HERE. For photos from previous weeks and seasons, visit http://www.flickr.com/sykotyk/sets/
Belle Vernon Gets Over the Hump in 24-7 WPIAL Title Win over Avonworth
November 25, 2022 | Nate Grella
Snakebitten no more. The Belle Vernon Leopards are the WPIAL champions. Behind a three touchdown performance by star athlete Quinton Martin, the Leopards are finally doing something they haven’t done in more than 20 years, playing in December. It didn’t come easy, especially in the first half. Avonworth opened the game stout on defense, forcing […]
Belle Vernon Looking to Continue Momentum against Avonworth in 3A WPIAL Title Game
November 24, 2022 | Nate Grella
Is it finally time? After years of grinding in the WPIAl playoffs and heartbreaking losses to Thomas Jefferson and Aliquippa, is this finally the year of the Leopards? There hasn’t been a 3A team that has even come close to them. That’s how the season has been for the Belle Vernon Leopards. With their only […]
Freeport vs Belle Vernon 3A Semifinal 11/18/2022 Gallery
November 19, 2022 | William Spicher
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