Depends on who you ask. Quinton is back, and he is a big part of our team.. But they ran the table from there, averaging 46.3 points during an eight-game winning streak that led them into the final. It shut down a potent Warriors unit in the finale and is allowing 9 points per game. Explore and purchase photos of your local teams. EA: Michael Cahill 5 run (Matt Armenio kick) BV: Quinton Martin 25 run (Willie Schwerha kick) BV: Jake Gedekoh 4 run (Willie Schwerha kick) BV: Martin 2 run (Willie Schwerha kick) BV: Martin 1 run (kick failed) BV: Gedekoh 10 run (Gedekoh run) Avonworth, which came in averaging 34.1 points, took a 7-0 lead before the Leopards scored 24 straight. Final; Girls Basketball. We were able to get after them. 87. 16. But coming from a small school like Monessen, I understand all that stuff. He ran for 182 yards on 13 carries in the teams 48-14 win at Elizabeth Forward in the regular-season finale. Dont let Lauxs big frame fool you, the big guy has some wheels and has ripped off a few long touchdown runs this season. These kids are champions. You dont want to say one guy is our team, but Cody does so much for us, Greensburg Salem coach Dave Keefer said. We have to do our jobs and know our assignments, Laux said. While it did not bare out to be a success in his first two seasons, you saw the growth last year as Steel Valley went to the WPIAL semifinals. A talented basketball player, Keffer is a go-up-and-get-it receiver who has warmed up to contact. He really battled. Laux, a big Tom Brady fan who also plays basketball, said his father, Brian, played football and hockey at Thomas Jefferson. He ran for 182 yards on 13 carries in the teams 48-14 win at Elizabeth Forward in the regular-season finale. We knew thats what we needed to do to win.. Belle Vernon built a 44-7 lead by halftime, scoring 44 straight points after the Golden Lions opened with a surprise pick-6 by Kai Brunot on the Leopards first pass attempt. 1 Leopards played a tenacious brand of defense in a 24-7 victory over No. Plays Basketball and Football. Belle Vernon went on a 10-play, 64-yard drive that finished in a 16-yard touchdown pass from Laux to Quinton Martin. Avonworth 0-7-0-0 7 . We always knew Braden had to play both ways, Humbert said. See official rules here. That started the momentum.. Bill Beckner Jr. is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. He really battled.. We put the time in every day. Hes a calm and collected player who is very hard to rattle. Trinity girls expect to be back in title hunt. Our top guys, everyone is over 6 feet tall. Central senior Jeff Hoenstine has completed 278 of 391 passes for 3,768 yards and 50 touchdowns. I think thats the key. You can contact Bill by email at bbeckner@triblive.com or via Twitter . Receiving: Quinton Martin 24-362 yards, 4 TDs; Chase Ruokonen 17-308 yards, 3 TDs. Belle Vernon has faced plenty of tough competition this football season as it has marched to a WPIAL championship and into tonight's PIAA Class AAA semifinals. 4 Freeport, 42-0, in the semifinals. He listens to classic rock. 113 Matt Sieg, Fort Cherry. person will not be tolerated. Die-Hards: WPIAL Basketball Recruiting Board Update Dec. 2022. The victory gave a Westmoreland County team a WPIAL football title for the third consecutive year, following Jeannette (2020) and Penn-Trafford (21). One possibility would be Milton Hershey, which has gold turf like Belle Vernon does. It will be their first state playoff appearance since 1995. Explore and purchase photos of your local teams. Also plays basketball. Prev; 1; 2 Landon Urcho scored 21 points, including his 1,000th career point, and Bentworth held off a second-half comeback by Jefferson-Morgan for a 51-45 victory in non-section boys basketball action Tuesday night. Quinton Martin. Leopards blow out another Class 3A opponent, advance to semifinals. His backfield mate Jake Gedekoh, who got banged up in the EF game, will be back and has run for 425 yards with a 9-yard per carry average. Please avoid obscene, vulgar, lewd, They can go seven or eight in the box and cover 3. Sophomore guard Alonzo Wade also plays football. I have always played quarterback, all through midgets. Belle Vernons Jake Gedekoh averages 9 yards a carry. Pro Photography. We have to be better against (Cahill). Ligonier Vall. With Rollins out, though, everything has flowed through quarterback Michael Cahill. Time and time again this season, Belle Vernons defense has come up clutch and made game-clinching plays, and Friday nights 21-17 Class 3A PIAA semifinal victory over District 6 champion Martinsburg Central was no different. Winds WNW at 5 to 10 mph.. Cloudy. He has 28 tackles and a fumble recovery. I do have a lot of athletes that play both sports, Salvino said. I think the consistency of what weve done in the past helps, Salvino said. Belle Vernons Quinton Martin hauls in a reception for the Leopards first touchdown against Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game. Belle Vernon lost Class 4A championship games to Thomas Jefferson in 2019 and Aliquippa last year. Debra Debbie Lynn Smith McKinney Miller, age 64, a resident of Lowell, AR gained her heavenly wings on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Texas Health Hospital in Bedford, Texas. We know they throw a ton of passes. We played where we should be playing, Humbert said. Laux had big and fast shoes to fill when he took over for standout run-first quarterback Devin Whitlock, now a preferred walk-on at Pitt. 158 Luke Hilyard, Avonworth. Theyre a pretty diverse team. Martin was welcomed to campus by Due to the success of Belle Vernons football program, and how the PIAA does the football schedule, getting the boys basketball team on track will take longer than some of their competitors. Teams; CBS Sports; CBS SPORTS HQ; Quinton Martin. Quinton Martin Jr. 180; Kickoff Yards RANK YDS. Martin rushed for 94 yards and caught five passes for 86 yards. Wild ending to Leopards' first state football title. The Leopards (7-2) come in led by top prospect Quinton Martin, who is averaging 10.1 yards per carry and has 786 yards this season. Raiders looking for fourth straight WPIAL title. East Allegheny 7 0 0 0 7. 201 Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon. each comment to let us know of abusive posts. Belle Vernon wins first title in 27 years. The PIAA released sites Wednesday for its boys and girls quarterfinal soccer matches that will be played Saturday. At a local high school game? Martin rushed for 94 yards and caught five passes for 86 yards. Belle Vernon will play for its first PIAA football championship. We were able to get 21 up, Humbert said. High School Basketball. Hes making great throws, hes making the right reads, and hes running the ball when he needs to run it.. I didnt give up, Martin said. Leopards dealing with football team's success. Its a little adversity, but we will push through, Humbert said. Whenever football is done, its done. 9 East Allegheny, 55-7, in the quarterfinals and No. The itinerary Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday: lift weights, practice for three hours, eat dinner together, then watch film. One time, we had six and to be honest, this is weird. Email notifications are only sent once a day, and only if there are new matching items. Both, however, are also finishing out the football season before they can attempt to crack the varsity basketball lineup. Belle Vernon is led by five-star junior recruit Quinton Martin, who has rushed for 994 yards, caught 18 passes for 273 yards and scored 24 touchdowns. The Leopards are to host Steel valley Tuesday night. Belle Vernon Area started seven of its eight first-half drives deep in Mt. Baseball Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Gymnastics Hockey Lacrosse Rifle Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling Other Sports All Sports. 2021: Finished sophomore season with 80-902-12 rushing (11.3 ypc) and 10-164-2 receiving (16.4 avg). That trophy is an extension of the time theyve put in. Thursday, November 10, 2022 | 6:01 AM. 2-Avonworth Antelopes (11-1) vs. 1-Belle Vernon Leopards (9-2) The top two seeds battle for WPIAL Class 3A gold Friday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. Time and time again this season, Belle Vernons defense has come up clutch and made game-clinching plays, and Friday nights 21-17 Class 3A PIAA semifinal victory over District 6 champion Martinsburg Central was no different. The championship is the cherry on top, but the real reward is that we get to play more football.. Alonzo Wade, right, is one of several Belle Vernon basketball players who are preparing for a state football championship contest. The Leopards also return Trevor Kovatch and will be working Zion Moore into the lineup. Sophomore Alonzo Wade, junior Braden Laux and senior Evan Pohlot three other key contributors from last years basketball team who are enjoying solid football seasons will factor in again for Salvino, although Pohlot is recovering from an injury and will not be immediately available. Following a negative rush to begin the possession, Belle Vernons Quinton Martin took a jet sweep for 22 yards to set up first and goal. Martin helped lead the Leopards to a 20-5 mark, including their second straight trip to the WPIAL semifinals and the second round of the PIAA playoffs. The top-seeded Leopards are ready to make their postseason debut tonight when they host No. Martin is tremendous, but Gedekoh is just a really good football player, Keefer said. Freeport lost 0-42. Theyve run some gadgety, trick stuff and its been successful for them and theyve turned broken plays into big splash plays, especially with their running backs. that is degrading to another person. Still, Hoenstine can also beat teams running the ball. Hes a defensive end, then a quarterback.. Over the course of Joe Salvinos long and storied career as a high school basketball coach, there arent many things that he has not done. Quinton Martin has 8 articles tagged while playing basketball and football at Belle Vernon High School. [emailprotected]post-gazette.com. Belle Vernons star athlete, 2024 five-star athlete, is Quinton Martin. Belle Vernons Quinton Martin drives the basketball around the defense of Washingtons Brandon Patterson. Undefeated South Fayette outscored visiting Shaler by 15 points in the second half to rally for a 51-39 victory in non-section play Thursday. The starting point is Belle Vernon (Pa.) High athlete Quinton Martin, who is the No. He rushed for 60 yards on five carries against the Golden Lions (3-4, 0-2), who played without standout quarterback and leading rusher Cody Rubrecht, who has an ankle injury. Photo Galleries. The team has the temporary lights for as long as needed, but the portable standards only light one end of the field so practice space is limited. Humbert said the turning point for this season, the event that gave the Leopards true-blue championship aspirations, came when they defeated rival Thomas Jefferson, 21-7, in Week 4. Latest scouting data from Quinton Martin. Late in the second quarter, he [] Belle Vernon head coach Matt Humbert hoists the WPIAL championship trophy with his team after defeating Avonworth in the Class 3A final on Friday, Nov. 25, 2022, at Acrisure Stadium. 29 5 1. 171 Ben Lane, Freeport. HSSN Highlights: Central Valley/Aliquippa 4A WPIAL Championship. Avonworth 0-7-0-0 7 . I think the way he runs our offense is something Braden doesnt get a lot of credit for, Humbert said. Laux, who was an inside linebacker on the JV team before the staff converted him to D-end, leads the Leopards with five sacks. Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7. The first week off of football I get straight into the gym.. Think about the pressure they have been under since (realignment) came out. EBENSBURG All season, people have spoken about how Belle Vernons football team would go only as far as Quinton Martin would take the Leopards. MISSOURI STATE FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS Class 1: Duchesne 35 Portagville 22. NEW CASTLE Landon Smith ran for four first-half touchdowns and second-seeded Laurel rolled to a 53-8 victory over Carmichaels in a Class A first-round playoff game Friday night. Thank you for signing in! I love to run the football, the Belle Vernon junior said. We will get started whenever football is done.. Debra Debbie Lynn Smith McKinney Miller, age 64, a resident of Lowell, AR gained her heavenly wings on Friday, November 4, 2022 at Texas Health Hospital in Bedford, Texas. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Rams put damper on Maples' 11-game winning streak. South Fayette enters the 2022-23 girls basketball season as the defending WPIAL Class 5A champion. It takes a lot to make me mad. Humbert acknowledged talk of the team drawing hometown criticism for dropping to Class 3A, a move purely a result of enrollment numbers. I love the contact.. Prop 30 is supported by a coalition including CalFire Firefighters, the American Lung Association, environmental organizations, electrical workers and businesses that want to improve Californias air quality by fighting and preventing wildfires and reducing air Butler. Pleasant to check out 5-star recruit Quinton Martin & other Belle Vernon players. MUNHALL Steel Valley quarterback Cruce Brookins rushed for six touchdowns, powering the top-seeded and undefeated Ironmen to a 46-13 victory over McGuffey in a Class 2A quarterfinal game Friday night at Campbell Field. Central vs. Belle Vernon (PIAA 3A Semifinal) photo gallery was published on Sunday, Dec 4, 2022 by David Faber and includes David Faber photos. He completed 12 of 20 passes for 142 and ran for 158. Belle Vernon star junior Quinton Martin announced via social media he will soon narrow his list of 20-plus Power 5 scholarship offers to a top 10. Were going to have to mix it up defensively, Humbert said. Explore and purchase photos of your local teams. Class 2A championship. West Virginia coach Neal Brown is here to see Belle Vernon junior 5-star prospect Quinton Martin. He bounced outside, shook a few defenders with a slight zig-zag and finished off the 32-yard score. It was an eye-opener. While the Leopards are putting up a bunch of points, 252 in their last five games, the defense has been on point. Die-Hards: Pitt Has In-Home Visit Today With 2023 Uncommitted Recruit. Milk goes bad, meat spoils everything has that date, Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert said. or anything. Belle Vernon plans to lean on its defense as it eases into the season. Pleasant territory, and Quinton Martin scored five first-half touchdowns and picked off a pair of passes as the Leopards routed the visiting Vikings, 55-7, in a Class 3A Interstate Conference matchup Friday on The Beach at James Weir Stadium.. With the win, Belle Vernon coach Matt Humbert passed Gary Dongilli as He had three rushing touchdowns and two receiving touchdowns. It wasnt an EA thing preparing for it, it was making corrections to something we didnt do well last time out.. There was no fairy tale ending for South Fayette in its bid for a WPIAL championship in girls volleyball. Be Proactive. He was in attendance to see Belle Vernon junior Quinton Martin. Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. Were fortunate to have the companies donate the lights.. Penn-Trafford beat Belle Vernon, 14-13, in Week 3. Players and coaches said fans wanted them to play up in 4A. Following consecutive playoff seasons, Burgettstown has opted to open its head football coach position. Riverview. Ill tell you what, he took some shots (in the WPIAL final). 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Die-Hards: WPIAL Basketball Recruiting Board Update Dec. 2022. Dec 10, 2022. Brown took a Friday night without game prep in a bye week as a chance to check out a 5-star recruit. Were just trying to go out and do something thats never been done here: Win a state title.. Defensively, the Wildcats will counter with various looks to confuse the Leopards offense. He ran for 182 yards on 13 carries in the teams 48-14 win at Elizabeth Forward in the regular-season finale. Pittsburgh, PA One of the most important facets of building a winning football program is establishing an identity and buying into it. High 44F. How they scored. In last weeks 24-7 win over Avonworth in the WPIAL championship at Acrisure Stadium, Laux threw a 32-yard touchdown pass to Martin to give the Leopards a 10-7 lead just before halftime. Avonworth advanced to the title game with a 35-0 rout of Shady Side Academy in last weeks semifinals, while Belle Vernon blanked FreeportAvonworth over Belle Vernon. The Leopards lost to Thomas Jefferson (83-63) and South Allegheny (66-46) over the weekend. Belle Vernon will face some new challenges on the way to another section title. Quinton Martin; 11 of 188. 3:20 PM. One of the players the Leopards will be waiting on is defending Trib Westmoreland Boys Basketball Player of the Year Quinton Martin. Belle Vernon has faced plenty of tough competition this football season as it has marched to a WPIAL championship and into tonights PIAA Class AAA semifinals. Five-star recruit Quinton Martin scored three touchdowns and the No. A few flurries or snow showers possible. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. Its a time where you can get to things that kind of went by the wayside over the past few weeks, BVA coach Matt Humbert said. When head coach Ray Braszo took over Steel Valley as the head coach in 2019, he did just that. While Salvino lost a talented class to graduation from a team that made the WPIAL Class 4A semifinals last year, he still has some talented players currently at practice, including Zion Moore and Trevor Kovatch. Over the course of Joe Salvinos long and storied career as a high school basketball coach, there arent many things that he has not done. Manuel Pihakis, a lifelong local resident, icon of the Canonsburg community renowned for his care and generosity, and a wrestling giant has passed away. About Our Coalition. They can go from an odd stack to a 3-4. He really battled. Laux, a big Tom Brady fan who also plays basketball, said his father, Brian, played football and hockey at Thomas Jefferson. Belle Vernon has given up just 8.1 points per game this season and has three shutouts. HSSN Highlights: Central Valley/Aliquippa 4A WPIAL Championship. Four-A is absolutely loaded, he said. With Rubrecht out, the Golden Lions struggled to move the ball and could not slow the big-play Leopards. 95.71. nil value $135K. We hope that you enjoy our free content. Martin rushed 20 times for 66 yards. They are two (rotation) players I do have, Salvino said. I like how he gets the ball out quick to the perimeter. Pro Photography. Gedekohs blocked punt set up his second TD run. No racism, sexism or any sort of -ism See the Belle Vernon Leopards's football schedule, roster, rankings, standings and more on MaxPreps.com. Theyre going to do whatever they can to keep us off balance. Quinton Martin Jr. 180; Kickoff Yards RANK YDS. Also recorded 18 tackles and one INT. Overcast. As sophomores, they beat up on the first team. But I know the mood has been were ready to get after it. Martin shines as Belle Vernon captures WPIAL gold Friday Leopards defeat Avonworth 24-7 as Quinton Martin scores three touchdowns; Over the course of Joe Salvinos long and storied career as a high school basketball coach, there arent many things that he has not done. Former Trinity High School, Youngstown State and Pitt standout is continuing her basketball career in Ireland. Players. Theyre very consistent with the job theyve done protecting him and opening up running lanes.. 63. But he also wanted to make plays with his arm and legs. 2-Avonworth Antelopes (11-1) vs. 1-Belle Vernon Leopards (9-2) The top two seeds battle for WPIAL Class 3A gold Friday afternoon at Acrisure Stadium. Bobbie Boyd Jr. We always knew Braden had to play both ways, Humbert said. He came in and did what he did last year. If Javascript is disabled browser, to place orders please visit the page where our photos are available to purchase. With a roster that is a year older, Trinity hopes the growing pains are over. Class 1: Adrian 26 Marionville 14 McKeesport wins 14-6! There was a problem saving your notification. The junior could reach the 1,000-point mark this season. Greensburg Salem has lost three in a row. Hello, and welcome to Protocol Entertainment, your guide to the business of the gaming and media industries. Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Pro Photography. Lighthouse Electric (Canonsburg) and United Rentals (Pittsburgh) provided the temporary lights at The Beach.. HSSN Highlights: Avonworth/Belle Vernon 3A WPIAL Championship, HSSN Highlights: Central Valley/Aliquippa 4A WPIAL Championship, HSSN Highlights: Beaver Falls/Steel Valley 2A WPIAL Championship, HSSN Highlights: Union/Bishop Canevin 1A WPIAL Championship, HSSN Highlights: Central Catholic/North Allegheny 6A WPIAL Championship, 2022 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, PIAA wants investigation into signs, video targeting Westinghouse football team, Belle Vernon uses last-minute goal-line stand to beat Neumann-Goretti, win 1st state title, Theres no tomorrow for Belle Vernon in state title matchup with Neumann-Goretti, Pine-Richland stuns Imhotep Charter in PIAA Class 5A final on Ryan Palmieris big night, Westinghouses hopes of state championship dashed by Southern Columbia in Class 2A final. The score was 24-7. We tried to make this year as uncomfortable as possible for these kids, Humbert said. Welcome! Due to the success of Belle Vernons football program, and how the PIAA does the football schedule, getting the boys basketball team on track will take longer than some of their competitors. 171 Ben Lane, Freeport. The misfire was like smelling salts to the Leopards, who made sure the Golden Lions fun was fleeting. We put the time in, and it worked out.. Bill Beckner Jr. is a Tribune-Review Staff Writer. 22-23 Varsity Basketball. I think our size and rebounding will be better this year. Gedekohs 12-yard pick-6 was followed by a Martin highlight run. Top performers for Week 6 of high school football in Western Pennsylvania. A: Brandon Biagiarelli 1 run (Michael Osekowski kick) BV: Willie Schwerha 31 field goal . I wouldnt feel right pulling out and sticking others, he said. while five-star junior Quinton Martin contributed just six carries for 39 yards. Martin, the coveted junior prospect, ran for 116 yards and two touchdowns to set up a mercy-ruled second half. Players to watch: Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon (Jr. 6-3, 200, RB/DB); Ben Lane, Freeport (Sr., 5-9, 160, HB/DB) Factoids: This is the first meeting between Freeport and Belle Vernon. Passing. We probably didnt get home until 7:30, 8 oclock each night., Said senior lineman Steve Macheska: We probably watched 20 hours of film. Pleasant last week. Gedekoh scored three touchdowns, two rushing and another on a pick-6, and also blocked a punt all in the first half for the Leopards (4-2, 2-0) in the Class 3A Interstate Conference victory. Kiski Area. Please purchase a subscription to continue reading. Late in the second quarter, he [] Debbie was the first daughter of A.F. After forcing a turnover on downs with under five minutes remaining to get the ball back with a four-point lead, the Leopards (11-2) had flashbacks Read More Darius Bailey, Deondrae Riden lead DeSoto past Denton Guyer, into 6A DII Texas football state championship 30 44. Kickoff is set for 7 p.m. at James Weir Stadium. A talented basketball player, Keffer is a go-up-and-get-it receiver who has warmed up to contact. Watch. Rushing: Quinton Martin 111-1,099 yards, 21 TDs. 2020: Played both sides of the ball as a freshman. We would have liked to get the shutout, longtime Belle Vernon assistant and defensive coordinator Brett Barish said. Graduates in 2024. If the Leopards do make the PIAA championship in Cumberland Valley, they could do what most WPIAL teams do and practice on a high school field in the Hershey area. I just try to get ahead of the play and be in the right spots.. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle. So far, so good. Winds light and variable. Sounds like a defensive end talking, there. 1 Belle Vernon defeated No. Washington linebacker who scored three touchdowns two on defense in a playoff winis theObserver-Reporter's Athlete of the Week. One of the players the Leopards will be waiting on is defending Trib Westmoreland Boys Basketball Player of the Year Quinton Martin. Quarterback Braden Laux has completed 50 of 89 passes for 762 yards. Add Athlete Photo. West Virginia Mountaineers offer Quinton Martin. The defensive coaches claim him like a native son. Wade said he tries to make sure there is as little rust as possible when he goes from season to season. Keep it Clean. But he won the position in camp and has tried to get better at it as the season has stretched on. Penn-Trafford beat Belle Vernon, 14-13, in Week 3. WEXFORD Pa. Central Valley wide receiver/safety Jayvin Thompson had a hand in all three of Central Valleys touchdowns in the Warriors 19-0 win over Thomas Jefferson in the WPIAL Class-4A semifinal on Friday night. How they got here: After a first-round bye, No. After forcing a turnover on downs with under five minutes remaining to get the ball back with a four-point lead, the Leopards (11-2) had flashbacks Die-Hards: Pitt Has In-Home Visit Today With 2023 Uncommitted Recruit. We were able to get after them. The Leopards (10-2) will play Central Martinsburg (12-2) at 7 p.m. Friday in the Class 3A semifinals at Central Cambria High School in Ebensburg. 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Junior Quinton Martin scored two touchdowns a 45-yard reception and a 26-yard run in the first half as Belle Vernon opened a 21-0 lead. Thank you for Reading! We'd love to hear eyewitness I think we will be very competitive in section.. Before the first whstle blew in a wrestling match, Tyler Berish got a big decision off his chest. (26) bring down Belle Vernons Quinton Martin (25) in the WPIAL Class 3A football championship semifinals game at Gateway High School on Friday, Nov. 18, 2022. Junior Willie Schwerha connected on all seven of his extra points. MISSOURI STATE FOOTBALL QUARTERFINALS Class 1: Duchesne 35 Portagville 22. Bradens confidence keeps the offense moving, Leopards junior lineman Dane Levi said. A few flurries or snow showers possible. 13 player and No. Overcast. When asked about Class 4 A Section 3, Salvino spoke about the entire class and not just the section. Log In. Brunot took his interception back 54 yards. We stuck to our basic routine. Its been two long weeks, but its been a time to get back to basics and time to heal up for the Belle Vernon football team. Low near 30F. He didnt let it bother him.. Theyre also good in the screen game with some throw-back screens, double passes a good mix of diversified football plays.. 33. Probable starting lineup. Belle Vernon had to bring in portable lights at James Weir Stadium after a downed utility pole Tuesday night caused a power outage in the area. Pittsburgh, PA One of the most important facets of building a winning football program is establishing an identity and buying into it. If your protocol is a sub-study of an existing study, please include a brief description of the parent study, the current status of the parent study, and how the sub-study will fit with the parent study. They were able to pull out the win without five starters and Amir Rollins, whom coach Dom Pecora called their all-around best player.. Belle Vernon has faced plenty of tough competition this football season as it has marched to a WPIAL championship and into tonight's PIAA Class AAA semifinals. You worry about the controllable aspects, and I think were trending in the right direction. I think were bringing back a young team, but I think we are very athletic, Salvino said. Belle Vernon is off to an 0-2 start. Focusing on the next play, the next game or whatever upcoming challenges and objectives present themselves is what Trinity High School girls basketball coach Kathy McConnell-Miller and her staff preach for the Hillers to focus on. Baseball Basketball Cross Country Field Hockey Football Golf Gymnastics Hockey Lacrosse Rifle Soccer Softball Swimming Tennis Track and Field Volleyball Wrestling Other Sports All Sports. Just things like some conditioning, lifting and some individual stuff. See the Belle Vernon Leopards's football schedule, roster, rankings, standings and more on MaxPreps.com. High School Belle Vernon City Belle Vernon, PA; Class 2024; Watch Highlights. Moore, a transfer from Ringgold, and Kovatch, are both sophomores. Belle Vernons Quinton Martin walks into the end zone untouched to score the winning touchdown against Neumann Goretti during the PIAA Class 3A state championship game on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2022, at Cumberland Valley High School. You can contact Bill by email at bbeckner@triblive.com or via Twitter . Laux, a big Tom Brady fan who also plays basketball, said his father, Brian, played football and hockey at Thomas Jefferson. While it did not bare out to be a success in his first two seasons, you saw the growth last year as Steel Valley went to the WPIAL semifinals. Some other news from tonight. There hasnt been a day Ive left disgruntled, Humbert said. Lauxs counterpart Friday impresses him on film. A lot of blood, sweat and tears went into this, Martin said. Photo Galleries Explore and purchase photos of your local teams. Not a lot of quarterbacks play defense in the dirt.. 1 Belle Vernon defeated No. Belle Vernon star junior Quinton Martin announced via social media he will soon narrow his list of 20-plus Power 5 scholarship offers to a top 10. Belle Vernon 14 28 7 6 55. Get the comprehensive player rosters for every MLB baseball team. Belle Vernon 14 28 7 6 55. Belle Vernon 55, East Allegheny 7. They showed up and worked, then came back for more. Belle Vernon Boys Basketball Retweeted. But waiting for players to get done with football isnt new to Salvino. By: Bill Beckner Jr. Standout junior Quinton Martin scored three touchdowns three ways, with a 31-yard reception, 45-yard rush and a rousing 51-yard punt return that saw him cut across the field and draw oohs and aahs from the crowd. Be Nice. How they got here: After a first-round bye, No. Stat keeping for basketball teams. This Friday, were taking a look at Microsoft and Sonys increasingly bitter feud over Call of Duty and whether U.K. regulators are leaning toward torpedoing the Activision Blizzard deal. Add to Cart. Use the 'Report' link on Ill tell you what, he took some shots (in the WPIAL final). Quinton Martin; 11 of 188. Josh Rizzo Belle Vernons Quinton Martin elevates over Freeports Ben Lane for a interception during 3A WPIAL semifinal action Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Gateway High School. 167 Bret FitzSimmons, Central Valley. Pos ATH; Height 6-2; Weight 180; Timeline; Prospect Info. Neighboring Elizabeth Forward or Charleroi are possibilities. Salvino, who noted his team was young, said Belle Vernon can transition quickly because of how he tries to keep the program steady. But they listened and didnt bat an eyelash. Get the comprehensive player rosters for every MLB baseball team. 158 Luke Hilyard, Avonworth. I was determined to get into the end zone.. The veteran coach, who picked up his 700th career victory during a PIAA playoff win over Obama Academy last season, tries to keep things simple. Jake Gedekoh has rushed for 495 yards, and Chase Ruokonen has 16 catches for 295 yards. I thought we dominated on the defensive line, Humbert said. When head coach Ray Braszo took over Steel Valley as the head coach in 2019, he did just that. If you have a subscription, please They understood the process.. Avella rallied in the fourth quarter to beat Mapletown 54-45 on Friday night in the Avella Tip-Off Tournament. high school Belle Vernon. PRO PHOTOGRAPHY. 9 East Allegheny at a soggy beach at James Weir Stadium. N/A. I never played hockey, he said. Stat keeping for basketball teams. Belle Vernons Quinton Martin hauls in a reception for the Leopards first touchdown against Avonworth in the WPIAL Class 3A championship game. He just has that toughness, Humbert said. A 30-plus-hour work week was worth it for a WPIAL championship. LH is in our section, and Uniontown and Elizabeth Forward will be really good as well.. They will face District 6 champion Central Martinsburg (12-2) next Friday in the PIAA semifinals at a time and site to be announced. The outage will be ongoing, coach and athletic director Matt Humbert said, because a meter needed to fix the problem wont be delivered for about eight weeks. Penn-Trafford had senior Conlan Greene play both positions this year. Manuel Pihakis, a lifelong Canonsburg resident who dedicated his life to his hometown, and a wrestling giant who won three PIAA titles from 1950-52, passed away Saturday at the age of 89. MONROEVILLE Belle Vernon is going back to the WPIAL football championship game. Share with Us. You can contact Bill by email at bbeckner@triblive.com or via Twitter . Now were in the finals again. Junior Quinton Martin scored two touchdowns a 45-yard reception and a 26-yard run in the first half as Belle Vernon opened a 21-0 lead. The Leopards (7-2) come in led by top prospect Quinton Martin, who is averaging 10.1 yards per carry and has 786 yards this season. 48. They celebrated loudly and proudly Hail Mighty Leopards, as they say on a cold night at Acrisure Stadium. HSSN Highlights: Avonworth/Belle Vernon 3A WPIAL Championship, HSSN Highlights: Central Valley/Aliquippa 4A WPIAL Championship, HSSN Highlights: Beaver Falls/Steel Valley 2A WPIAL Championship, HSSN Highlights: Union/Bishop Canevin 1A WPIAL Championship, HSSN Highlights: Central Catholic/North Allegheny 6A WPIAL Championship, 2022 TribLIVE High School Sports Network | All rights reserved, High school roundup for Dec. 10, 2022: Central Catholic trips up Penn Hills, Norwin boys basketball grinds out victory against Yough, Latrobe boys edge Greensburg Central Catholic, High school roundup for Dec. 9, 2022: Allderdice trips up Imani Christian in OT, Franklin Regional basketball starts tourney with win vs. Carlynton. A basketball roster has him at 6-6. Belle Vernon lost Class 4A championship games to Thomas Jefferson in 2019 and Aliquippa last year. Avonworth advanced to the title game with a 35-0 rout of Shady Side Academy in last weeks semifinals, while Belle Vernon blanked FreeportAvonworth over Belle Vernon. Standout junior Quinton Martin scored three touchdowns three ways, with a 31-yard reception, 45-yard rush and a rousing 51-yard punt return that saw him cut across the field and draw oohs and aahs from the crowd. Infused by the play of Gedekoh and standout Quinton Martin, third-ranked Belle Vernon coasted to its third straight victory Friday night, 51-7 over short-handed Greensburg Salem at Offutt Field. Belle Vernon (11-2) will face District 12 champion Neumann-Goretti (11-3) for the Class 3A championship at 1 p.m. Saturday at Cumberland Valley High School. Goal line stand propels Belle Vernon to first ever state title though, BVA produced a 61-yard scoring drive that was capped by a short pass from Braden Laux to Quinton Martin, who coasted into the end zone for a 16-yard touchdown. 4 Freeport, 42-0, in the semifinals. High 44F. McDONALD To say this seasons edition of the Fort Cherry Rangers exceeded expectations on the football field would be an understatement. She was a 1976 graduate of De Queen High School. We made (Belle Vernon) earn some things. South Fayette wrestlerObserver-Reporter Athlete of the Week. Scores; Avonworth/Belle Vernon 3A WPIAL Championship. Justin Guido/Special to the Eagle. hometown Belle Vernon, PA. On3 DB/Quinton Martin. When the Belle Vernon girls basketball team's senior class was entering its freshman year, many who have followed the Leopards felt this could be the most talented in the program since the group that won the Leopards' only three section titles, from 1997 to 1999. Updated Dec 5, 2022; Facebook; Twitter; WhatsApp; SMS; EBENSBURG All season, people have spoken about how Belle Vernons football team would go only as far as Quinton Martin would take the Leopards. Photo Galleries. If your protocol is a sub-study of an existing study, please include a brief description of the parent study, the current status of the parent study, and how the sub-study will fit with the parent study. I know what I am doing is different. The Leopards will enjoy the win this weekend before returning to work Monday. Football impacting Belle Vernon basketball. Rollins, a transfer running back from Penn Hills, was ruled ineligible for the postseason by the WPIAL. Belle Vernon and Greensburg Salem players take the field for the coin toss before their game Oct. 7, 2022, at Offutt Field. Im a quarterback first, Laux said with firmness in his voice. Belle Vernon High School Belle Vernon PA. Our defense played great, Belle Vernon senior Dom Sasko said. She was born August 20, 1958 in De Queen, AR. We had him first, then Humbert stole him from us, defensive coordinator Brett Barish said jokingly. N/A. They have handled it like champions. College Basketball News; College Business; Ivan Maisel; FB Recruiting. Our defense played great, Belle Vernon senior Dom Sasko said. Burgettstown believes stronger opponents will get the Blue Devils ready for the postseason. Until the football players show up, Salvino will have to adjust from his normal pressure-style of defensive play. Quarterback Braden Laux has completed 50 of 89 passes for 762 yards. Brody Tharp, Jason Zellie and Dom Revi combined for 63 points and led a late comeback as Beth-Center rallied to edge Waynesburg 77-72 in overtime in a non-section boys basketball game Friday night on the Bulldogs home court. The last couple weeks have been good for us. Be Truthful. Standout junior Quinton Martin scored three touchdowns three ways, with a 31-yard reception, 45-yard rush and a rousing 51-yard punt return that saw him cut across the field and draw oohs and aahs from the crowd. Watch. The Ironmen also had their football team in the state playoffs. Of the football players, Quinton Martin is the most notable. Hardly anyone is around. Infused by the play of Gedekoh and standout Quinton Martin, third-ranked Belle Vernon coasted to its third straight victory Friday night, 51-7 over short-handed Greensburg Salem at Offutt Field. Belle Vernon 24, Avonworth 7. Moore transferred to Belle Vernon from Ringgold. Final; Boys Basketball. High School Baseball Basketball Football Softball Soccer Track & Field Wrestling Round Up Events Sports Trivia Other. He is the son of coach Duke Johncour. Theyre very multiple, and it has the ability to cause some trouble, Humbert said of the EA defense. Players to watch: Quinton Martin, Belle Vernon (Jr. 6-3, 200, RB/DB); Ben Lane, Freeport (Sr., 5-9, 160, HB/DB) Factoids: This is the first meeting between Freeport and Belle Vernon. Class 1: East Buchanan 14 Gallatin 6. Quinton Martin. The answer to coach Dan Bosnics question could well be the key to the 2022-2023 basketball season for the Monessen High School boys basketball team. We wont be able to play our aggressive defense and may have to go to a zone.. A: Brandon Biagiarelli 1 run (Michael Osekowski kick) BV: Willie Schwerha 31 field goal . The end of the season for Peters Township and Charleroi high schools soccer teams came Saturday. This is me Follow. Two freshmen who Salvino said to keep an eye on are Curtis Wade and Jude Minniti. Braden just responds. Scores; Avonworth/Belle Vernon 3A WPIAL Championship. Hes keeping us balanced, in terms of who were distributing the ball to. He had a key sack late in the first half that set up the go-ahead score. It was a chess match early. Microsoft pleaded for its deal on the day of the Phase 2 decision last month, but now the gloves are well and truly off. March 26, 2021: Offer. Threats of harming another Belle Vernons Quinton Martin elevates over Freeports Ben Lane for a interception during 3A WPIAL semifinal action Friday, Nov. 18, 2022 at Gateway High School. Matt Humbert, the Leopards head coach, is a former quarterback, so he is quick to appreciate Lauxs offensive role first. Central vs. Belle Vernon (PIAA 3A Semifinal) photo gallery was published on Sunday, Dec 4, 2022 by David Faber and includes David Faber photos. Thats the biggest boost he gives us. CANONSBURG Wash High started a new era with a loss. By: Jeremy Sellew Help us out by submitting scores and details from area football, soccer, volleyball, cross country and golf games. Andy Retucci learned the value of hard work at a young age. By: Joe Salvino is fortunate to have a large amount of experience behind him to handle what in other states would be a unique issue. Probable starting lineup. Last year, he threw a state-record 57 TD passes. For the first time this season, the weather could play a big factor in the game with the remnants of Hurricane Nicole. EBENSBURG All season, people have spoken about how Belle Vernons football team would go only as far as Quinton Martin would take the Leopards. But with the Belle Vernon football team winning the WPIAL Class 3A championship and advancing to the PIAA title game, this is the first time Salvino has started a season with so many players missing from practice and games. 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