Belle Vernon Leopards (Belle Vernon, PA) supporters left the game happy Tuesday as they witnessed their basketball squad triumph over the host Yough Cougars (Herminie, PA), 81-35 in a league match.

With the victory, Belle Vernon advances its record to 12-4 on the year. The Leopards host Derry (Derry, PA) to face the Trojans in a WPIAL 4A 3 match on Friday, January 24. The Trojans enter the match with a record of 10-5. Derry won 54-41 in their recent league match against Greensburg Salem (Greensburg, PA)

The Cougars now own a 1-13 record. They put it on the line next when they travel to West Mifflin for a WPIAL 4A 3 match on Friday, January 24.