Winning is always nice, but doing so behind a season-high score is even better (just ask Belle Vernon). They claimed a resounding 53-7 victory over the Chartiers Valley Colts at home. The win was some much needed relief for the Leopards as it spelled an end to their three-game losing streak.
Belle Vernon was led to victory by Kole Doppelheuer and Curtis Wade. Doppelheuer rushed for 125 yards and three touchdowns on only eight carries, while Wade rushed for 52 yards and a touchdown. The dominant performance gave Doppelheuer a new career-high in rushing yards. Deaubre Lightfoot was in the mix as well, providing Belle Vernon with two touchdowns.
Perhaps unsurprisingly given the score, Belle Vernon was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 262 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've managed all season.
Belle Vernon's victory bumped their record up to 2-4. As for Chartiers Valley, they now have a losing record at 3-4.
Belle Vernon will square off against Laurel Highlands at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. As for Chartiers Valley, they will have a little extra prep time after the defeat as they won't be playing again for a while. They'll take on Thomas Jefferson at 7:00 p.m. on October 18th.
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