The Belle Vernon Leopards scored the most points they've had all season to find success on Tuesday. They blew past Laurel Highlands 81-52 at home. Considering Belle Vernon has won three contests by more than 21 points this season, Tuesday's blowout was nothing new.
When it comes to explaining why Laurel Highlands lost, one person who can't be blamed is Ethan Koffler. Despite the final result, he scored 17 points. Another player making a difference was Brennen Varney, who scored eight points.
Belle Vernon's win was their fourth straight at home, which pushed their record up to 7-2. Those victories were due in large part to their offensive dominance across that stretch, as they averaged 71.0 points per game. As for Laurel Highlands, they are on a eight-game losing streak that has dropped them down to 2-11.
Belle Vernon will head out on the road to face off against Albert Gallatin at 7:30 p.m. on Thursday. Albert Gallatin is strutting with some offensive muscle, as they've averaged 58.9 points per game. As for Laurel Highlands, they will look to defend their home court on Friday against Southmoreland at 7:30 p.m. Southmoreland knows how to get points on the board -- the squad has finished with flashy point totals in its past 12 contests -- so hopefully Laurel Highlands likes a good challenge.
