Belle Vernon Leopards (Belle Vernon, PA) boosters left the game satisfied Wednesday as they witnessed their basketball squad nudge the host Elizabeth Forward Warriors (Elizabeth, PA), 55-51 in a non-league match.

With the victory, Belle Vernon upgrades its record to 18-4 on the year. The Leopards travel to Avonworth (Pittsburgh, PA) to face the Antelopes in a non-league match on Saturday, February 22. The Antelopes enter the match with a record of 18-4. Avonworth won 72-63 in their recent non-league match against Knoch (Saxonburg, PA)

The Warriors now sport a 17-6 record.