Belle Vernon
November 2022
Belle Vernon rolls over Freeport
November 19, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
For the second straight season Belle Vernon will play for a WPIAL Championship. Belle Vernon advanced convincingly by dominating in their 42-0 win over Freeport. Belle Vernon leaned on their run game to win over Freeport. “We wanted to be multiple on offense, we wanted to distribute the ball a little bit” said Coach Humbert. […]
Top RBs in 3A set to Face off in Freeport-Belle Vernon Semifinal Clash
November 17, 2022 | Nate Grella
Let’s go over some history. In 2019, Belle Vernon rode a talented senior class for their first WPIAL championship berth in 20 years. The Leopards were outshined by Thomas Jefferson. In 2020, the Leopards lost to TJ in the regular season again, but didn’t even play them in the postseason, falling on the road […]
Belle Vernon gets statement win over Elizabeth Forward
October 29, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
The Interstate Conference title was on the line Friday night at Elizabeth Forward. It was expected to be a good game but Belle Vernon proved to be too much in their 48-14 win over Elizabeth Forward. Belle Vernon got the ball to start the game and on the first play of the drive Braden Laux […]
Quinton Martin leads the Leopards to 55-7 Blowout over Mt. Pleasant
October 15, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Josh Poindexter The battles at the beach continued this week as the Belle Vernon Area Leopards galloped to a 55-7 win over the Mount Pleasant Vikings. The game began quickly with Mount Pleasant attempting an onside kick only for Belle Vernon to run it back to Mount Pleasant’s red zone. On the first play […]
Belle Vernon gets big win against Thomas Jefferson
September 24, 2022 | Andrew Schaffer
Coming into this game Belle Vernon entered on a 2 game losing streak but on Friday night they got a big 21-7 victory over rival Thomas Jefferson. “We needed that win” said Coach Humbert. It was big plays that won Belle Vernon the game. Thomas Jefferson had plenty of opportunities and possessed the ball the […]
Bobbie Boyd Jr. and McKeesport Defense Stuff Belle Vernon in 14-6 Win
September 10, 2022 | Nate Grella
Friday night featured a showdown for the ages. Two of the best running back in the entire state of western Pennsylvania, Bobbie Boyd Jr. of McKeesport and Quinton Martin of Belle Vernon. In 2021, the Tigers and the Leopards met in the final week of the regular season to decide the 4A Big Eight […]
Quinton Martin Shows Out in 41-20 Laurel Highlands Win in Star Studded Clash
September 3, 2022 | Nate Grella
By Nick Haushalter The top-ranked Belle Vernon Leopards hosted the Laurel Highlands Mustangs Friday in a premier matchup featuring two of the best recruits in PA: The Leopards’ RB Quinton Martin (5 star junior) and the Mustangs’ QB Rodney Gallagher (4 star senior). Belle Vernon won by a comfortable score of 40-21. Martin led the […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: 2022 3A Interstate Preview
August 10, 2022 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah are back to fully break down the WPIAL 3A Interstate! LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
3A WPIAL Interstate Conference Season Preview Magazine
August 10, 2022 | Nate Grella
Keep on the lookout for more conferences leading up to the 2022 season! To Make the File Full Screen Click this LINK Previous WPIAL Conference Previews: LIKE US ON FACEBOOK! Follow Us on Twitter! Become a Supporter! Check out our Merch!
Introducing The BackyardPASports 2021 All Backyard Team Super 17! @PABackyard
January 2, 2022 | Nate Grella
Introducing the 2021 All-Backyard Team! 17 of the best players from four of the best conferences in the WPIAL! The team is comprised of top talent from the 1A Tri-County South, 2A Century, 3A Interstate and 4A Big Eight! Let’s Meet the Team! Devin Whitlock, Belle Vernon Area, QB/DB In 2021 Devin Whitlock put his […]
Aliquippa Dominates Belle Vernon to win 18th WPIAL Title 28-13 @NathanGrella @PaBackyard @quipfootball
November 27, 2021 | Nate Grella
For the first time ever, the Aliquippa Quips are 4A champions. Saturday evening, the Quips executed a dominant defensive performance to shut down two of the top backfield talents in western pennsylvania. For the second straight season. The Leopards season ends at the hands of Mike Warfield’s Quips. This season, it ended at Heinz. Heading […]
Previewing Every WPIAL Championship Game @NathanGrella @PaBackyard
November 25, 2021 | Nate Grella
After last season’s two day stint at North Hills and North Allegheny, the WPIAL championships are back at Heinz Field (excluding 6A of course). Here’s everything you need to preview five games in two days at the Ketchup Palace. 1A 2 PM Friday November 26th OLSH Chargers vs Bishop Canevin Crusaders In 1A, one of […]
Belle Vernon Defense Dominates Thomas Jefferson 21-7 to get to Heinz GALLERY @carter_newcome @PaBackyard @BVAFootball
November 20, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Carter Newcome Two months ago, Belle Vernon defeated Thomas Jefferson on a Devin Whitlock walk-off touchdown run in what was once of the best games played in the WPIAL in recent memory. The two teams had their rematch Friday night in West Mifflin. However, Belle Vernon didn’t need any last second heroics this time. […]
Belle Vernon Cruises to Big 8 Championship @BVAFootball @JeremiahMiller0 @PaBackyard
October 30, 2021 | Nate Grella
In what was the most highly anticipated game in 4A in the state of Pennsylvania the Belle Vernon Leopards dominated the McKeesport Tigers 46-14. It was all Belle Vernon from the start of the game as less then two minutes into the game Devin Whitlock returned a McKeesport punt for a touchdown to start the […]
Belle Vernon Rolls Through Laurel Highlands in Battle for Top of Big Eight Conference 56-14 @BVAFootball @BruceDavidson37
October 2, 2021 | Nate Grella
By: Bruce Davidson All the buildup and all the hype was placed on Friday’s game between Belle Vernon and Laurel Highlands. The Mustangs off to their best start of 5-0 traveled to face the 4-0 Leopards in a clash of unbeatens at James Weir Stadium. Belle Vernon won the toss and deferred to Laurel Highlands, […]
The Whitlock Walk Off: Belle Vernon vs Thomas Jefferson Rewind 2021 @BVAFootball @PaBackyard
September 28, 2021 | Nate Grella
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Instant Classic: Belle Vernon beats Thomas Jefferson with walk off run by Whitlock @BVAFootball @BvasdAthletics @TJHSJaguars
September 25, 2021 | Andrew Schaffer
It was a game that was hyped up the entire week and on Friday Night it lived up to that hype. For years Belle Vernon came so close to beating Thomas Jefferson but tonight was the night they finally got over the mountain in a thrilling 28-21 victory over Thomas Jefferson “It’s great, it’s great […]
Belle Vernon Takes Down Penn Trafford in Historic Win 27-7 @BVAFootball @nathangrella @PABackyard
September 11, 2021 | Nate Grella
One of the top teams in 5A. One of the top teams in 4A. A full crowd at one of the most historic stadiums in the state. Who says no? The 5A Penn Trafford Warriors would travel to the Beach to take on the Belle Vernon Leopards in one of the most anticipated out-of-classification matchups […]
Devin Whitlock Explodes for 5 TDs in Belle Vernon Blowout over Colts 49-14 @JeremiahMiller0 @DevinWhitlock3 @BVAFootball @PaBackyard
September 4, 2021 | Nate Grella
By Jeremiah Miller Week one of high school football opened up across the keystone state, including a rematch of last year’s WPIAL quarterfinals matchup between the Belle Vernon Leopards and the Chartiers Valley Colts. Tonight, was not much different then last years matchup between both of these schools as Belle Vernon came at of the […]
2021 BackyardPAFootball Team Profile: Belle Vernon
August 25, 2021 | Nate Grella
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2021 PFN Player Profile: Devin Whitlock – Belle Vernon @devinwhitlock3 @BvasdAthletics @BVAFootball
August 25, 2021 | Billy Splain
Devin Whitlock Belle Vernon Class Of 2022 QB/ DB/ WR/ RB Jersey # 1 HT/WT 5’8 166 Two 100 yard INTS most rushing yards as a QB in the WPIAL 2020 Other sports Basketball track 2020 4A player of the year 1,000 points for basketball before end of sophomore year Twitter @devinwhitlock3 Why do you […]
BackyardPAFootball Podcast: WPIAL 4A Big Eight 2021 Season Preview @nathangrella @JeremiahMiller0
August 24, 2021 | Nate Grella
Nathan and Jeremiah talk all things 4A Big 8 and discuss who will win the conference. Is it finally “The Year” for Belle Vernon, or is TJ another force to be reckoned with? Can McKeesport take the next step in the conference? Will Laurel Highlands ride Rodney Gallagher to the Playoffs? Also included are breakdowns […]
2021 PFN Player Profile: Cole Weightman – Belle Vernon @Weightman_cole @BVAFootball @BvasdAthletics
July 10, 2021 | Tristan Klinefelter
Cole Weightman Belle Vernon High School Class of 2022 LB Ht: 6’3 Wt: 215 Other sports: Wrestling Awards: First-team All-State linebacker Twitter: @Weightman_cole Why do you play football? I love the sport. There is no specific reason other than I love it. What has been your best memory from football so far? The relationship I […]
2021 PFN Team Preview: The Belle Vernon Area Leopards @BVAFootball @DevinWhitlock3 @ReileyWiant
July 6, 2021 | Billy Splain
Belle Vernon Area Leopards @BVAFootball Head Coach Matt Humbert Assistant Coaches Brett Berish, Scott Knee, Bo Teets, Jeff Ogrodowski, Mike Steeber, Jim Mcginley, Frank Muccino, Aaron Szakal Belle Vernon Leopards PFN Page PIAA District 7 – Class AAAA League: WPIAL 4A Section 3 2020 Season Record 6-2 2021 Schedule DATE OPPONENT LOCATION TIME/SCORE 08-21 […]
Aliquippa Defense Dominates Leopards Run in 33-25 Thriller
November 7, 2020 | Nate Grella
The stars were out on a clear cool night in Aliquippa, set for a big time WPIAL semifinal matchup between Aliquippa and Belle Vernon. The quips, playing up into 4A due to the PIAA success formula, dominated the competition regardless. Led by a bevy of offensive weapons, the Quips’ explosive offense hadn’t been held to […]
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