Laurel Highlands extended their losing streak to six on Friday, dropping them down to 2-6. They were beaten by the Belle Vernon Leopards 48-6. While losing is never fun, the Mustangs can't take it too hard given the team's big disadvantage in MaxPreps' Pennsylvania football rankings (they are ranked 418th, while the Leopards are ranked 106th).
Gabriel Centofanti threw for 58 yards and one TD. Joshua Reed was his top target, picking up 38 receiving yards.
As for Belle Vernon, their win was their first in the conference, bumping their conference record up to 1-2 and their overall record up to 2-5. Their offense stepped up their game for this one, as that was the most points they've scored all season.
Belle Vernon was led to victory by Curtis Wade and Chace Petrosky. Wade rushed for 101 yards and three touchdowns on only 12 carries, while Petrosky rushed for 85 yards and a pair of scores on only ten carries. Caleb Horner got in on the action as well, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Both teams are looking forward to the support of their home crowds in their upcoming games. Laurel Highlands will host Trinity at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. The Hillers will roll in looking for their fourth straight victory, something the Mustangs surely won't give up without a fight. As for Belle Vernon, they will look to defend their home field on Friday against Ringgold at 7:00 p.m.
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