Football Recap: Belle Vernon Leopards vs. Ringgold Rams
Belle Vernon had already won two in a row (a stretch where they outscored their opponents by an average of 41.5 points) and they went ahead and made it three on Friday. They blew past the Ringgold Rams, posting a 49-7 victory. Given the Leopards' advantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 112th, while the Rams are ranked 371st), the result wasn't entirely unexpected.
Belle Vernon's win was a true team effort, with many players turning in solid performances. Perhaps the best among them was Curtis Wade, who threw for 238 yards and three touchdowns on perfect 9-for-9 passing, and also rushed for 61 yards. Wade was no stranger to the big play, turning on the jets for a run that went for 60 yards. Anthony Crews was another key player, picking up 136 receiving yards and two touchdowns.
Belle Vernon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 308 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in December of 2023.
Belle Vernon didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Deaubre Lightfoot, Crews, and Jackson Alexander picked up one apiece.
Belle Vernon's victory ended a three-game drought on the road and puts them at 4-4. As for Ringgold, they dropped their record down to 1-8 with the loss, which was their 12th straight at home dating back to last season.
Belle Vernon wasted no time getting back out on the field and has already played their next contest, a 31-21 defeat against Trinity on the 25th. Ringgold has also already played their next game, a 36-26 win against Chartiers Valley on the 25th.
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